Temporary Meter Artisans (80 Posts)

OVERVIEW

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill 80 Temporary Meter Artisan positions across the Northern, Central and Southern Regions of Malawi.

The successful candidates will inspect customer premises and electrical infrastructure to ensure compliance with Malawi Wiring Standards, identify illegal electricity connections, check meter functionality, and rectify meter defects and unauthorised electrical connections.

JOB TYPE: Temporary

GRADE: ES12

CONTRACT DURATION: Three (3) months

NUMBER OF POSTS: 80

DUTY STATIONS: Northern, Central and Southern Regions

REPORTS TO: Grid Sanitisation Project Supervisors

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, 11th November, 2026

POSITION: TEMPORARY METER ARTISANS (80 POSTS)

Job overview

The Temporary Meter Artisans will inspect electrical installations and infrastructure, identify illegal connections and unmetered electricity supplies, and address meter defects and unauthorised alterations to ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

1. Inspecting electrical installations at customer premises to ensure compliance with Malawi Wiring Standards.
2. Inspecting pole-top equipment and service cables to identify illegal connections and unmetered electricity supplies.
3. Checking electricity meter functionality and resolving unreported meter faults.
4. Rectifying reported defects and correcting unauthorised system alterations, service connections, meter tampering and bypasses.
5. Conducting door-to-door meter audits in designated hotspot areas.
6. Preparing and submitting daily work reports to the Project Supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

Academic Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
• Must be between 25 and 40 years of age.
• Must possess a Certificate in Electrical Engineering, City & Guilds Level 2, National Trade Test Level 2, or an equivalent qualification.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong data collection and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

How to apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit an application accompanied by the following documents:

• A copy of the National Identity Card (National ID).
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Names of three (3) traceable referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited

ESCOM House

P.O. Box 2047

Blantyre, Malawi.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 11th November, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

ESCOM Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.