Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Malawi. Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market and Single Buyer Operations in Malawi. ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing within the Corporation:
Security Officer – 2 Positions
Grade: ES7
Location: ESCOM Head Office – Human Resource and Administration
Supervised by: Chief Security Officer
Purpose of the Job
To ensure that ESCOM property and staff have adequate protection that guarantees their optimal safety
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrolling premises regularly to identify security issues/threats
- Providing input/support in developing security policies, procedures, budget, plans, and programmes
- Implementing security policies and procedures, budget, plans, and programmes
- Formulating strategies of controlling access into ESCOM premises for both ESCOM staff and visitors
- Facilitating outsourcing of Security services and monitoring their performance
- Monitoring and ensuring timely maintenance of surveillance cameras and equipment
- Providing escort services to contractors and members of staff whenever necessary
- Conducting threat assessment and integration
- Safeguarding and updating firearms records
- Attending to court cases whenever required
- Facilitating timely servicing of firearms
- Conducting and supervising investigations and security systems audit
Attributes and competencies
- Impeccable skills in Microsoft office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc)
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities
- The ability to manage time effectively in a high-pressure setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good Analytical Skills
Critical-thinking and assertiveness abilities - Detail-oriented personality
- The ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit and without criminal record
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies or Business Administration from an accredited institution
- 3 years relevant work experience
APPLICATION METHOD: Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on top.
ATTACHMENTS : Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with 3 traceable referees and Certified Copies of Certificates.
CLOSING DATE : Friday, 10th April 2024.
ADDRESSED TO : Senior Human Resources Manager, ESCOM House, P.O. Box 2047, Blantyre.
Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for shortlisting. In cases where one’s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide evidence to the contrary.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews through email.
ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.