Regional Manager (North)(1)

Purpose of the Job

To provide strategic leadership and management for the Regional Office, ensuring effective interpretation and implementation of electricity distribution and customer service policies. The role involves developing and executing work programs, plans, and budgets to enhance regional operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and alignment with ESCOM’s strategic objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Initiating the formulation and review of electricity distribution and supply policies, strategies, annual work plans, and budgets
2. Creating an appropriate working climate in the region
3. Planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the implementation of electricity distribution and supply services’ operations, financial, human resource, administrative, organizational, and cultural activities in the region in accordance with good practice and legal provisions
4. Mobilizing resources for operations in respect of region’s programs and ensuring that assets, infrastructure, and the resources are safe and appropriately used for the furtherance of the objectives of the Corporation
5. Monitoring and ensuring that construction of and maintenance of distribution and supply infrastructure in the region are carried out timely and appropriately.
6. Attending management meetings for Strategic and business review
7. Developing and reviewing Revenue Protection reduction strategies for the region
8. Coordinating contracts for outsourced services at regional level
9. Monitoring and evaluating performance of all departments in the Region
10. Responding to queries on matters related to electricity distribution and supply in the region
11. Preparing and presenting appropriate reports to management as required from time to time
12. Championing change management; corporate governance; risk management and internal control processes on matters related to electricity distribution and supply services in regional management matters

Attributes and competencies

1. Impeccable skills in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
2. Effective verbal and written communication abilities
3. Ability to manage time effectively in a high-pressure setting
4. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
5. Strong analytical skills
6. Critical-thinking and assertiveness abilities
7. Detail-oriented personality
8. Ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. The ideal candidate must possess a minimum qualification of a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Energy Systems, Energy Engineering, or Metallurgy & Materials Engineering from an accredited institution.
2. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, along with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Strategic Management, may also apply.
3. Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years of work experience in the power industry or related field, with at least 3 years of experience at managerial level.
4. Registration with the Malawi Engineering Institution (MEI) or any recognized international engineering body is required.

APPLICATION METHOD: Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for.

ATTACHMENTS:      Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with 3 traceable referees and Certified Copies of Certificates.

CLOSING DATE:     Monday, 5th August 2024.

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.

ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.