The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act (Chapter 46:03 of the Laws of Malaw)i. Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market and Single Buyer Operations in Malawi. ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing within the Corporation:
| Assistant Procurement and Assets Disposal Officer | 2 Positions | |
| Grade | : | ES 8 |
| Location | : | ESCOM Head Office/Regional Electricity Offices |
| Directorate | : | Procurement and Assets Disposal |
| Reporting to | : | Procurement and Assets Disposal Officer |
Purpose of the Job
To undertake operational procurement and asset disposal and ensure that procurement and disposal is undertaken in line with the existing Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets legal framework and other related regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Drafting procurement contracts and processing of Local Purchase Orders for goods, works and services, and undertake all procurement administration task relevant to contracts
2. Producing supplier performance reports
3. Preparing minutes and reports for the sub IPDC,
4. Preparing requests for quotations and bid documents
5. Assist in the closing, opening and evaluation of bid documents
6. Liaising with requisitioning units to come up with correct product and service specifications.
7. Manage the receiving of delivered goods
Attributes and competencies
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Open and willing to learn
- Interpersonal relationship
- communication skills
- presentation skills
- professionalism and adherence to good work ethics
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised and reputable university in either Procurement, Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management.
• Professional membership with Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS)and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
• 1-year relevant work experience in the field /industry.
| APPLICATION METHOD: | 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. |
CLOSING DATE : Friday, 22nd August 2025.
ADDRESSED TO : Director of Human Resources and Administration, 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.