The Catholic University of Malawi

The Catholic University of Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following full-time administrative positions tenable at Montfort campus, Nguludi-Chiradzulu and St. Thomas More, Nanjiri-Lilongwe.

Position: Assistant Electrician (1 Post, Montfort Campus & 1 post, St. Thomas More)

Key duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with the installation of electrical apparatus, fixtures, and equipment (e.g., conduit, wiring, lighting, panels).
• Diagnosing electrical issues, replacing defective components, and repairing circuits or equipment.
• Using and maintaining various electrical tools and testing devices, such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, circuit diagrams, and construction documents to plan wiring layouts.
• Preparing work areas, measuring/cutting materials, and cleaning up jobsites.
• Following all safety regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring compliance with local/national electrical codes.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repair work.

Required skills and qualification

• Possess basic electrical knowledge and the ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting and climbing.
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints;
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines;
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and odd hours;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• A holder of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Level 3 Tevet certificate in electrical and electronics engineering or
• City and Guilds Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering

• Assisting with the installation of electrical apparatus, fixtures, and equipment (e.g., conduit, wiring, lighting, panels).
• Diagnosing electrical issues, replacing defective components, and repairing circuits or equipment.
• Using and maintaining various electrical tools and testing devices, such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, circuit diagrams, and construction documents to plan wiring layouts.
• Preparing work areas, measuring/cutting materials, and cleaning up jobsites.
• Following all safety regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring compliance with local/national electrical codes.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repair work.

• Possess basic electrical knowledge and the ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting and climbing.
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints;
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines;
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and odd hours;

• A holder of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Level 3 Tevet certificate in electrical and electronics engineering or
• City and Guilds Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering