Plant Operators

Central Region Water Board is a statutory corporation legally mandated by the Waterworks Act No. 17 of 1995 to provide water and sanitation services in all towns and market centres in the central region except Lilongwe City.

Vacancies have arisen which the Board would like to fill immediately. Job and person specifications for the positions are as follows:

PLANT OPERATORS (CRWB 9)

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Supervises Plant Assistants and allocates work to them and monitors their performance.
2. Manages water in-take, pumping plant, water treating plant and water tanks as per given work shifts and carries out water pumping and treatment activities.
3. Monitors tank water levels and tank performance for corrective measures to address discrepancies.
4. Conducts routine pump performance tests and power factor connection inspections for the pumping stations to ensure optimum performance
5. Carries out minor maintenance of water works up to tank areas.
6. Records daily operational statistical data.
7. Prepares daily work reports for management.
8. Performs any other duties relevant to the post.

Minimum qualification and experience

• Good Malawi School Certificate of Education Plus Advanced Certificate in General Fitting or Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing plus two years at Plant Assistant level.

If you feel you fully qualify for the position, as per above specifications, please submit your curriculum vitae containing details of three (3) traceable referees and a covering application letter in a sealed envelope clearly marked the position you are applying for.

The submissions for the vacancy applied for should be made no later than 30th November, 2026 to the:

Chief Executive Officer
Central Region Water Board
Off-Chilembwe Highway
Murry Road
Private Bag 59
Lilongwe.

Central Region Water Board is an equal opportunity employer, and all who are qualified are encouraged to apply.