Geologist

Organisation Background

Export Development Fund (EDF) is a development finance institution (DFI) mandated to promote the growth as well as diversification of the country’s exports. EDF’s mission is to support the Malawi economy through provision of foreign trade solutions to facilitate export diversification, international competitiveness and inclusive growth. EDF also plays a leading role in job creation by investing in ambitious projects and initiatives, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of Malawi’s exports.

EDF’s young and dynamic team is motivated towards the collective goal of transforming Malawi’s exporting sector for accelerated economic development.

As part of the Gold buying initiative expansion, EDF is intending to open Gold buying Trading Centres (GTCs) in Blantyre, Mangochi, Mzimba and Karonga.

We are therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions in the GTCs as follows:

GEOLOGIST

Reporting to the Manager, Precious Metals and Minerals, the Geologist is responsible for the accurate identification, assaying, weighing, and testing of gold presented at the GTC. The role ensures that only authentic gold meeting required standards is purchased, while maintaining integrity, accountability, and secure handling of gold in line with EDF operational procedures.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct physical inspection and preliminary assessment of gold presented by suppliers.
• Perform gold assaying using appropriate methods (e.g., fire assay, XRF, or other approved techniques)
• Ensure that all testing processes comply with EDF standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Maintain proper documentation of all assays, tests, transactions and reconciliation of gold stock.
• Ensure safe handling and secure storage of Gold at the GTC.
• Prepare and submit technical reports on gold quality and assay results.
• Provide technical guidance to Gold Buying Coordinators and other staff on gold quality matters.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes are as follows:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in mineral analysis, gold assaying, or related field.
• Working experience in gold trading, mining, or laboratory environments is an added advantage.

Mode of application
All the positions are on a two-year employment fixed contract with possibility of renewal. Interested candidates should submit their applications clearly indicating the relevant position together with detailed CV and names of three (3) traceable referees by close of business, 3rd July 2026 via email to recruitment@edf.mw. All applications should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Export Development Fund Limited
First Floor – Public Service Pension Fund House
Off Presidential Drive
P.O. Box 30063
LILONGWE 3.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

EDF is an equal opportunity employer as such, women are encouraged to apply