• Ensure effective and efficient planning, design and implementation of major and
minor infrastructure development works for ESCOM, including coordination of
detailed civil and structural designs, costing, preparation of documents to secure
financing for the Projects from both local and international sources and
• Provision of technical advisory services to user Departments on proper planning
for implementation and the actual execution of major maintenance activities
involving civil, electrical & mechanical works.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Undertake planning and implementation management of new power
development initiatives, including post-implementation performance assessment,
to enhance growth in the power sector and accelerate national development.
2. Undertake planning and implementation management of major civil, electrical &
mechanical plant and equipment maintenance works to improve/sustain levels of
performance and extended design life.
3. Supervisory role in assisting user Departments in the implementation planning and
execution of civil, electrical & mechanical engineering related maintenance
activities
4. General advice to the Corporation on issues related to implementation of
engineering works
5. In liaison with other engineers in and outside the Department, assisting in the
carrying out technical and financial appraisal of civil, electrical and civil
rehabilitation or refurbishment, modification or modernisation projects and also
new developments for the Corporation
6. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as well as other reports as
required.
Attributes and competencies
A good working knowledge of donor/IFI funded project implementation
procedures
A good working knowledge with Procurement Documents (Bidding, RFPs,
Contract documents etc)
High levels of computer literacy
Well-developed and excellent communication/writing skills
Working knowledge of contract law/international guidelines
Well-developed excellent analytical/problem solving skills
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Renewable Energy/Sustainable
Energy Systems/Energy Engineering/ICT/ Metallurgy & Materials
Engineering/Mechanical/Civil
5 years’ hands-on experience in the planning, civil/structural design,
construction, operation and maintenance of major engineering works, with a
bias towards power supply facilities
MEI Membership.

Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the
position applied for on top.
ATTACHMENTS : Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with 3 traceable
referees and Certified Copies of Certificates.
ADDRESSED TO : Senior Human Resources Manager,
ESCOM House,
P.O. Box 2047,
Blantyre.
Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for shortlisting. In cases where
one’s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide
evidence to the contrary.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews through email.
ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.