Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MALAWI RAILWAYS (1994) LIMITED (MR94)
POSITION: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
Location: Limbe
Grade: MR2
Contract Duration: 3 Years
Duty Station: Malawi Railways Headquarters, Limbe
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Application Deadline: 14th November 2026
ABOUT MALAWI RAILWAYS
Malawi Railways (1994) Limited (MR94) is a body corporate established to provide reliable, safe and efficient railway transport services in Malawi. The Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill the position of Director of Engineering Services.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, policy direction and accountability for the Directorate of Engineering Services.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing, reviewing and monitoring implementation of engineering policies, plans, strategies, programmes, regulations, standards, systems and procedures, including sectional budgets.
- Leading the administration of railway concessionary contracts and their provisions.
- Championing railway policy reform.
- Presiding over technical committees and representing MR94 in national, regional and international railway forums.
- Reviewing and approving designs, specifications and scopes of work for subcontracted projects.
- Setting and enforcing railway transport regulations and safety standards.
- Overseeing permanent way and railway infrastructure development in accordance with acceptable standards.
- Negotiating with railway transport stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, reliable and affordable services.
- Administering the Engineering Services Directorate and managing resources.
- Prescribing standards and procedures for Directorate functions.
- Overseeing railway transport-related incident and accident investigations.
- Initiating digitisation and process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinating the Directorate's risk register and internal quality audits.
- Allocating work and appraising staff.
- Preparing and submitting regular reports.
ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised and accredited institution.
- At least seven (7) years' relevant experience, including four (4) years at senior management level.
- Registration with relevant professional and regulatory bodies.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity.
- Leadership, strategic planning and change management skills.
- People management and coaching skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Verifiable results-oriented track record, self-motivation and teamwork.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Eligible candidates should submit applications accompanied by an up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating three traceable referees and certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
Applications should be clearly marked with the position being applied for on the envelope and submitted not later than 14th November 2026 at 16:30 hours to:
The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Lilongwe 3.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.
Malawi Railways is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are encouraged to apply.