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 Operations and Single Buyer in Malawi.
ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing in the Optic Fiber Directorate of the Corporation.
Chief Engineer – Operations (1 Position)
Grade: ES5
Location: Blantyre
Supervised by : Director
Purpose of the Job
To design, manage, and optimize business operations to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing services.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Overseeing designing of the ISP’s network infrastructure, including core, distribution, and access layers.
- Performance Management
- Developing a long-term technology roadmap to keep the ISP competitive.
- Staying updated on industry trends and evaluating the adoption of new technologies like loT, Al/ML, and edge computing.
- Budgeting for operations.
- Implementing robust security measures to protect the network from cyber threats.
- Ensuring that network complies with industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, FCC regulations).
- Developing and testing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Managing relationships with hardware and software vendors, service providers, and contractors.
- Providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on network performance and projects.
- Implementing automation tools to streamline network operations and reduction in manual intervention.
Attributes and competencies
- In-depth understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
- Hands-on experience with network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, SDN, NFV, fibre optics, wireless, data centres and cloud networking
- Demonstrates strong team management, mentoring, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possesses strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to align technical operations with business goals and adopt emerging technologies.
- Competent in project management
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Information Management/CCNA
- 5 Years relevant work experience
- Registered Engineer with ICTAM/MEI
- Certification in network security is desired.
APPLICATION METHOD: Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on top.
ATTACHMENTS: Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with traceable referees and Copies of Certificates
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 25th June 2025.
ADDRESSED TO :
Director of Human Resources and Administration,
ESCOM House,
P. O. Box 2047,
Blantyre.
Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for interviews
ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer