Malawi Housing Corporation, a statutory corporation established by the Malawi Housing Act (Chapter 32.02) of the Laws of Malawi, is looking for suitably qualified and dynamic individuals to fill the following vacant positions in its establishment. The positions are tenable at the Corporations Regional Office South, Blantyre.

The Company

Malawi Housing Corporation was established through the Malawi Housing Act (Chapter 32.2) the Laws of Malawi. Its mandate is to construct houses, develop plots and maintain the existing houses and plots. The Act was amended by Parliament in December 2016 extending the mandate to enable the Corporation operate as a commercial entity.

Vision

To be a leading provider of decent and affordable housing and ancillary services for Malawians.

Mission

To provide and facilitate decent and affordable housing and commercial infrastructure through plot development, construction, maintenance and property management in an environmentally sustainable manner and as a profit-making entity.

THE VACANT POSITION

Job Title: Wood Machinist
Department: Maintenance Unit
Reporting to: Works Supervisor
Purpose of the Job: Cut and prepare timber for use in wood products.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Cutting and prepare timber for construction projects.
• Following technical drawings and templates.
• Preparing, maintaining and operating woodworking machinery.
• Following strict health and safety guidelines.
• Selecting the right timber for the job and calculating the quantity needed
• Working in a carpentry workshop or sawmill

Qualifications and Experience

• Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
• Grade I Trade Test 1 Certificate or CBET Level 3 (TEVETA Level 3 in Wood Machinist)
• 2 years proven and practical work experience in a busy workshop.

Skills, abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to exercise own initiative and judgment, excellent communication skills, self-starter, innovative and good judgement.
• Accurate measuring skills
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Ability to use a range of hand tools and machinery.
• Good understanding of different types of timber and their uses

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application letters, full Curriculum Vitae (CVs) including three traceable referees and copies of certificates should be sealed in an envelope marked “Application for the post of … addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Malawi Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 414
Area 6
Lilongwe

The closing date of receipt of applications is 10th May 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.