Gardaworld Malawi
GardaWorld is a global security service company with a mission of protecting and supporting its clients, securing their places by consistently delivering quality services and value while growing its business profitably. GardaWorld envision to maintain its place as a recognized global leader in providing comprehensive security and risk management services in high-risk and complex environments delivered at a world-class level by the best quality personnel in the industry.
In striving to provide quality services, Gardaworld Malawi seeks to engage the services of suitably qualified individuals in the following fields:
Drone Operations Controller
Job Summary
The Drone Operations Controller reports to the Operations Managers and Project Manager and is responsible for supporting the management and coordination of aviation and aerial operations within the security services division. The role ensures effective drone supervision and monitoring, compliance with contractual obligations, company standards, and client requirements, while consistently meeting customer expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee aerial operations across assigned projects.
- Conduct and/or supervise security surveys for prospective and existing client properties, providing recommendations to the Operations Manager or client.
- Reconcile manpower allocation against completed jobs at the end of each month.
- Administer drone operations staff leave schedules and relief procedures.
- Ensure company security procedures are implemented and adhered to across all assignments.
- Monitor and control drone usage to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain discipline within the drone operations team in collaboration with the Human Resources Office.
- Identify training needs for drone operations staff and advise the Operations Manager accordingly.
- Enhance performance by identifying and addressing areas of physical and procedural risk for clients.
- Report and rectify substandard practices or observations promptly to the Operations Manager.
Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes
- Certificate or Diploma in Security Management or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in drone operations systems.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability and willingness to work irregular hours and under pressure.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Gardaworld is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate prospective employees based on any factors apart from the criteria mentioned in the advert.
All Interested candidates who meet the set minimum qualifications and experience should submit their application letters supported by detailed Curriculum Vitae, scanned copies of certificates and three traceable referees to the following email only: Careers.MW@garda.com addressed to the Head of Human Resources, GardaWorld (M) Limited, P.O. Box 31721, LILONGWE 3.
All applications in emails must clearly indicate the position one is applying for.
All applications should be sent not later than Monday, 5th January 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.