OPERATIONS OFFICER – DISTRIBUTION

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA)

POSITION: OPERATIONS OFFICER – DISTRIBUTION

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) is a wholly owned Government of Malawi company established under the Companies Act of 1984 on 10 December 2010. The Company commenced operations in 2012 with the primary objective of ensuring security of fuel supply in Malawi.

NOCMA is responsible for the importation of petroleum products and serves as Government’s agent in managing the Country’s Strategic Fuel Reserves (SFRs) located in Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu, as well as other depots in Chilumba, Chipoka, and Mchinji.

Over the past fourteen (14) years, the Company has grown significantly in national strategic importance. Its fuel importation market share increased from ten percent (10%) in 2015 to an average of seventy-seven (77%) in the 2025/2026 financial year. This growth has been matched by strengthened institutional capacity and strategic investments to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

In pursuit of sustained performance and excellence in delivering its mandate, NOCMA invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates, with an opportunity to build a meaningful executive career within the oil and gas industry.

OPERATIONS OFFICER – DISTRIBUTION (NOC06) – CODE: OO-D2026 – Tenable at Head Office in Lilongwe

PURPOSE The purpose of the job is to facilitate the efficient distribution of petroleum products from NOCMA depots to customers, ensuring effective order management, depot coordination, and supervision of delivery operations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive and manage customer orders efficiently. Generate and process orders in the Company’s Operating System. Liaise with depots to coordinate truck loading according to order schedules. Monitor and track order fulfillment to ensure timely delivery. Prepare and submit regular reports on distribution activities. Facilitate the receipt and verification of incoming fuel from suppliers. Oversee the dispatch of fuel from company reserves to meet operational requirements. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards during distribution. Identify and resolve operational issues affecting distribution efficiency. Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the distribution process. REPORTING LINES AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The Operations Officer – Distribution, reports to the Senior Operations Officer – Distribution. The post has supervisory responsibility over the Assistant Operations Officer – Distribution.

THE PERSON

The required candidate should have the following competences:

Planning and organizing – ability in planning and organizing for delivery of required outputs. Performance management – ability in staff supervision and motivation. Communication and reporting – ability to prepare and present professionally researched papers that comply with standard policies and other requirements. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration/Management, Logistics, or any related field, from an accredited institution. Full & current membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage A minimum of four (4) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been spent in a comparable role. Experience in using ERP systems such as SAP for order and inventory management. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience should send applications with cover letter, copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), proof of membership of professional body (where this is stipulated as a requirement), names, addresses and phone contact numbers of three traceable referees to the following address:

The Chief Executive Officer National Oil Company of Malawi 4th Floor, Kang’ombe House, City Centre Private Bag 370 Lilongwe Attention: The Human Resources & Administration Manager Email: nocmajobs@nocma.mw

Applicants should state clearly on the envelope or in the subject line of an email, the Code for the Post they are applying for.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18th April 2026

In line with the Gender Equality Act of 2013, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. NOCMA is committed to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants.