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:
ICT Officer (Systems Programming) – 1 Position
Grade : ES7
Location : ESCOM Head Office – ICT
Supervised by : Senior ICT Officer (Application Development)
Purpose of the Job
To design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications using programming languages such as Javascript, Python, etc.
- Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
- Identify and fix bugs and performance issues
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality
- Stay up-to-date with the latest programming trends, technologies, and best practices
- Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
Attributes and competencies
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, etc.
- Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
- Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- The Ideal Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in either Information Communication Technology and Computer Science from an accredited institution.
- Applicant must have 3 years’ work experience.
- IСТАМ Membership
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 May 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.