JOB VACANCY: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES – MALAWI RAILWAYS (1994) LIMITED

📍 LOCATION: Limbe
🏢 EMPLOYER: Malawi Railways (1994) Limited (MR94)
📌 GRADE: MR2
📄 CONTRACT DURATION: 3 Years
📍 DUTY STATION: Malawi Railways Headquarters, Limbe
👤 REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
📅 DEADLINE: 13th November 2026 at 16:30 hours

ABOUT MALAWI RAILWAYS

Malawi Railways (1994) Limited is a body corporate established to provide reliable, safe and efficient railway transport services in Malawi.

The Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill the position of Director of Engineering Services.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, policy direction and accountability for the Directorate of Engineering Services.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, review and monitor the implementation of engineering policies, plans, strategies, programmes, regulations, standards, systems and procedures, including sectional budgets.
• Lead the administration of railway concessionary contracts and their provisions.
• Champion railway policy reform.
• Preside over technical committees and represent MR94 in national, regional and international railway forums.
• Review and approve designs, specifications and scopes of work for subcontracted projects.
• Set and enforce railway transport regulations and safety standards.
• Oversee permanent way and railway infrastructure development in line with acceptable standards.
• Negotiate with railway transport stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, reliable and affordable services.
• Administer the Engineering Services Directorate and manage its resources.
• Prescribe standards and procedures for Directorate functions.
• Oversee railway transport-related incident and accident investigations.
• Initiate digitisation and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate the Directorate's risk register and internal quality audits.
• Allocate work and appraise staff.
• Prepare and submit regular reports.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have:

• Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised and accredited institution.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including four (4) years at senior management level.
• Registration with relevant professional and regulatory bodies.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity.
• Leadership, strategic planning and change management skills.
• People management and coaching skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Verifiable results-oriented track record, self-motivation and teamwork.

📨 METHOD OF APPLICATION

Eligible candidates should submit:

1. An application letter.
2. An up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating three traceable referees.
3. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.

Applications should be clearly marked with the position being applied for on the envelope and submitted to:

The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Lilongwe 3.

⏰ CLOSING DATE: 13th November 2026 at 16:30 hours.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

NOTE: Malawi Railways is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.