Security and Safety Manager

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act (Cap. 68:01 of the Laws of Malawi) to regulate the country’s communications sector. Under the Communications Act of 2016, MACRA is mandated to regulate and monitor the provision of communications services and ensure that, as far as it is practicable, reliable and affordable communications services are provided throughout Malawi.

The Vision of MACRA is Communication Services for a digitally transformed Nation. To fulfil its mandate effectively and efficiently with strategic leadership and management, an opportunity has arisen within MACRA to fill various vacant positions. The positions are highly demanding that require people who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making MACRA a rejuvenated, vibrant and competitive Authority. The following are the details of the vacant positions.

SECURITY AND SAFETY MANAGER (MA 4)

Job Purpose
Maintain and secure environment of the organisation (MACRA) and its employee by utilising all the available security resources in the categories of Physical Security (PS) and Electronic Security Surveillance Mechanisms (ESSM).

Key Duties and Responsibilities.

  1. Managing all security equipment for MACRA e.g. CCTV cameras, Electronic Access System.
  2. Participate in the procurement process for security providers and security equipment.
  3. Assessing the performance of security service providers.
  4. Producing incident reports on security matters.
  5. Recommending to Management the course of action aimed at improving security for MACRA resources.
  6. Coordinating the deployment of security personnel for MACRA House and staff residences with the service provider.
  7. Investigating theft incidents at MACRA House and staff residence.
  8. Producing monthly reports on security issues.
  9. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Required qualifications and experience

  1. Masters Degree in Security Studies, Public/Business Administration
  2. Five (5) years’ working experience in the Army, Police, security institution or law enforcement agency

Key Attributes and competencies
The ideal candidate for the position is expected to have the following:

  1. Extensive knowledge in security matters or law enforcement
  2. Analytical leadership, and communication skills.
  3. Be prepared to work at odd hours
  4. Have no criminal record

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants are required to apply by filling out the form on the following link https://tinyurl.com/yw5uaeh9. The application process requires you to fill out the form and upload copies of your certificates on the link provided on the form. Please ensure you have a good internet connection. The application process is estimated to take 29 minutes to complete. Please submit your application by end of the day of 25th April 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.