Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO)
VACANCY
Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO) is a wholly Malawi Government owned commercial entity established in 2000. The core business of the company is to provide to provide passenger, ramp and cargo handling services to national and international airlines, travel & tour and lounge services to passengers traveling in and out of Malawi Airports. The Company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions at Kamuzu International Airport.
Post: Maintenance Foreman (LH5)
Responsible to: Maintenance and Transport Manager
Responsible for: Maintenance Technicians
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the workshop is functioning properly in accordance with LIHACO standards and requirements of customer airlines and relevant authorities
- Ensure that the workshop is provided with necessary facilities, work space, equipment and supporting services as well as work environment to satisfy operational safety and security requirements at the station
- Ensure maintenance programmes and other manuals are kept in the workshop general office where all mechanics, electricians, general fitters can access and refer to them
- Set targets and standards for measuring and evaluating performance of mechanics, electricians and general fitters and operational effectiveness and efficiency of the workshop
- Ensure mechanics, electricians and general fitters read, understand and are familiar with relevant sections of Ground Handling Manual and Maintenance manuals
- Liaise with the Ramp and Load Control Duty Officer on the serviceability of equipment
- Assign tasks to workshop staff and supervise their performance
- Keep and maintain maintenance Records for auditing purposes
- Resolve safety and security issues arising from the workshop
- Maintain high levels of safety and security at the workshop
- Reporting hazards and safety risks in maintenance and transport operations
- Carrying out inspections on equipment and vehicles before use
- Conducting sectional meetings and appraising staff
- Consolidating maintenance records for GSE and vehicles
- Participate in Safety Action Group, meetings, Station Management Review meetings and customer airlines meetings
- Check the serviceability of fire extinguishers placed on GSEs
- Hold workshop review and other meetings
- Report incidents and accidents
- Prepare monthly and other reports as requested by the Maintenance & Transport Manager
- Instil and maintain discipline of all staff under him
Education and Qualification
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any relevant field.
Experience
Two years’ experience in a busy work environment
Abilities and Skills
- High Level Maturity
- Supervisory Skills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Ability to work under Pressure
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Multitasking
Method of application
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter, a detailed up to date Curriculum Vitae (CVs) specifying qualifications, experience, copies of certificates, contact details and three traceable referees in a sealed envelope to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Lilongwe Handling Company
P.O. Box 89
LILONGWE
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 21st July 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.