Electrical Technician

Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited is a subsidiary of a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable agricultural products and ingredients, operating in Malawi servicing the needs of its shareholders and their customers.

Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) is seeking applications for the position of:

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Reporting directly to the Electrical Shift Supervisor, key responsibilities for the successful candidate will among other things include the following:

Key responsibilities include

• Conduct daily plant inspections and assess the condition of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Identify electrical faults, diagnose equipment failures, and implement effective corrective solutions.
• Plan and execute preventive, corrective, and condition-monitoring maintenance activities.
• Service, repair and assemble electrical motors, process instruments, control panels, busbars, switchgear, and lighting systems.
• Perform motor rewinding, electrical wiring, and installation of switchgear, sockets, and electrical fittings.
• Inspect three-phase power distribution systems to ensure proper balancing of electrical loads.
• Install and maintain cable trays, trunking, electrical cables, and isolators.
• Prepare and interpret electrical layouts and control panel wiring diagrams.
• Respond promptly to electrical and instrumentation breakdowns and carry out necessary repairs.
• Maintain and repair portable electrical equipment, including fans, vacuum cleaners, extension cables, and kitchen equipment.
• Identify and eliminate electrical hazards to ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports, highlighting equipment defects, completed works, and outstanding maintenance requirements.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

• Relevant Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least five years post qualification experience in busy manufacturing set up.
• Proven experience in electrical installation in a busy environment
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and planning abilities
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Tenable in Lilongwe, Malawi, the job offers a competitive pay and benefits package.

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names of three referees to the address below, no later than 20th November, 2026.

The Human Resource Services Controller
Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited
P.O. Box 30522
Capital City, LILONGWE 3.
Email: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.