Director of Engineering

Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)

MALAWI BROADCASTING CORPORATION (MBC)
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT RECRUITMENT POSITION:
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING (Re-advertised)

ABOUT MBC

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is Malawi’s national public service broadcaster, established under the Communications Act, 2016. As a public broadcasting services licensee, MBC is mandated to inform, educate, and entertain the public through objective, professional, and independent broadcasting that promotes informed public discourse, reflects Malawi’s cultural diversity, and upholds human rights, the rule of law, and the Constitution.

To strengthen its executive leadership team and deliver on its strategic mandate, MBC invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and dynamic Malawian professionals to fill the following Executive Management position:

POSITION 2: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING (RE-ADVERTISED)

(Contract Terms Commensurate with Experience | Based at MBC Head Office, Blantyre)

This position was previously advertised; however, the recruitment process did not attract a sufficient number of suitably qualified candidates. The Board has resolved to re-advertise to secure an exceptional technical leader to oversee the Corporation’s critical engineering infrastructure and broadcasting operations.

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer who will ensure technical excellence, signal integrity, and the modernization of MBC’s broadcasting systems.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Academic: A Master’s AND Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Telecommunications, or Electronics Engineering from a recognized and accredited institution
  • Work Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience supervising an engineering workforce, specifically within broadcasting operations or a similarly complex technical environment. This experience must demonstrate a proven ability to manage large-scale technical infrastructure, lead capital planning, and oversee complex engineering projects.

ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES

  • Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of broadcasting technology, including studio systems, Outside Broadcasting (OB) systems, signal distribution, and FCC compliance standards.
  • Project Management Expert: Demonstrated ability to plan, design, direct, and coordinate complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
  • Strategic Planner: Proven capacity for strategic capital planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for engineering infrastructure and equipment.
  • Problem-Solver: Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues across automated workflows, on-premise hardware/software, and cloud services.
  • Collaborative Leader: Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with other directorates and ensure cross-functional alignment on quality service delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

  • Planning and designing the station and Outside Broadcasting (OB) systems to meet modern broadcasting standards.
  • Leading capital and recurring planning for the departmental expense budget

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

  • Assuring quality control of all installations to ensure technical excellence.
  • Ensuring FCC compliance on all broadcast signals to maintain regulatory standards.

Infrastructure Management:

  • Managing the technical signal distribution, monitoring, and routing of infrastructure for the Corporation.
  • Overseeing and maintaining station documentation for all electronic installations as well as building drawings.
  • Managing and Overseeing all engineering infrastructure and equipment.

Team Performance:

  • Overseeing the performance management of engineering staff.
  • Assigning, directing, and coordinating engineering-related projects to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Technical Operations:

  • Monitoring and troubleshooting technical and ICT issues, including automated workflows, on-premise hardware/ software, and cloud services.

Inter-Directorate Liaison:

  • Liaising with other directorates on the quality service delivery of the Engineering Directorate.
  • Attending and contributing to management meetings to align technical strategy with corporate goals.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

MBC shall offer an attractive and competitive employee benefits package in accordance with its emolument structure commensurate with qualifications and experience. This includes a competitive salary, medical insurance, and membership to a contributory pension scheme.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit their application package comprising:

  1. A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  2. Names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees.
  3. Certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates.

Please send your application under confidential cover to:

The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Capital City,
LILONGWE 3

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 2nd September, 2026

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

MBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.