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JOB VACANCY: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING (RE-ADVERTISED)
Organisation: Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Position: Director of Engineering
Duty Station: MBC Head Office, Blantyre, Malawi
Employment Terms: Contract, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Minimum Experience: 7 years of progressive engineering workforce supervision
Application Deadline: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Required Documents: Detailed CV, three traceable referees, and certified academic and professional certificates
ABOUT MALAWI BROADCASTING CORPORATION
The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Malawi's national public service broadcaster, is inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced and dynamic Malawian professionals for the executive management position of Director of Engineering.
Established under the Communications Act, 2016, MBC is mandated to inform, educate and entertain the public through objective, professional and independent broadcasting that promotes informed public discourse, reflects Malawi's cultural diversity, and upholds human rights, the rule of law and the Constitution.
The position is being re-advertised following an earlier recruitment process that did not attract a sufficient number of suitably qualified candidates.
MBC seeks an exceptional technical leader to oversee engineering infrastructure, broadcasting systems, signal integrity and technological modernisation.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Director of Engineering will provide strategic and technical leadership for the Engineering Directorate, ensuring reliable broadcasting operations, effective infrastructure management, high technical standards and the successful implementation of engineering projects.
The successful candidate will lead engineering personnel, oversee technical resources and capital planning, and ensure that engineering strategies support MBC's corporate objectives.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's Degree
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised and accredited institution in one of the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering.
- Telecommunications Engineering.
- Electronics Engineering.
2. Master's Degree
Applicants must also possess a Master's Degree in one of the following:
- Electrical Engineering.
- Telecommunications Engineering.
- Electronics Engineering.
- A closely related engineering discipline.
Alternatively, a Master's Degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or another relevant technology-related discipline may be considered, provided the candidate demonstrates substantial and sustained technical and operational leadership in broadcasting engineering, radio frequency (RF) transmission systems, telecommunications network infrastructure or a comparable technical environment relevant to MBC's operations.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must demonstrate:
- At least seven (7) years of progressive experience supervising an engineering workforce within broadcasting operations or a similarly complex technical environment.
- Experience managing large-scale technical infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to lead capital planning.
- Experience overseeing complex engineering projects.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Leadership
- Plan and design station and Outside Broadcasting (OB) systems to meet modern broadcasting standards.
- Lead capital and recurrent expenditure planning for the Engineering Directorate.
- Align engineering strategies and projects with MBC's corporate goals.
2. Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure quality control of engineering installations.
- Ensure compliance of broadcast signals with applicable FCC standards, as stated in the vacancy announcement.
- Maintain high standards of signal integrity and technical performance.
3. Infrastructure Management
- Manage signal distribution, monitoring, routing and related technical infrastructure.
- Maintain documentation for electronic installations, including building drawings.
- Oversee the maintenance and management of engineering infrastructure and equipment.
4. Team Leadership and Project Management
- Oversee performance management of engineering staff.
- Assign, direct and coordinate engineering projects to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Promote accountability and effective team performance.
5. Technical Operations
- Monitor and troubleshoot technical and ICT issues involving automated workflows, on-premises hardware and software, and cloud services.
- Ensure reliable operation of broadcasting systems and related technical infrastructure.
6. Inter-Directorate Coordination
- Liaise with other directorates to support quality service delivery.
- Attend and contribute to management meetings.
- Align technical strategy with organisational objectives.
ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
Technical Mastery: Strong understanding of broadcasting technology, including studio systems, Outside Broadcasting systems, signal distribution and the FCC compliance standards referenced in the advert.
Project Management: Ability to plan, design, direct and coordinate complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
Strategic Planning: Experience in capital planning, budgeting and resource allocation for engineering infrastructure and equipment.
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills involving automated workflows, on-premises hardware and software, and cloud services.
Collaborative Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with other directorates.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
MBC offers an attractive and competitive benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience. The stated benefits include:
- Competitive salary.
- Medical insurance.
- Membership in a contributory pension scheme.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience should submit an application package containing:
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees.
- Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Address the application to:
The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Capital City
Lilongwe 3, Malawi
APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.
MBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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