Job description
VACANCY: BITUMEN / ASPHALT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Posted by Mvungi Job Master
Employer: Unik Construction Engineering (M) Ltd
Project: Golomoti–Monkey Bay/Mtakataka Turnoff (M10) Road Rehabilitation Project
Duty Station: Mangochi District, Malawi (Site-Based)
Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026
About the Opportunity
Unik Construction Engineering (M) Ltd is recruiting a suitably qualified Bitumen / Asphalt Laboratory Technician for its road rehabilitation project in Mangochi District.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory tests on bitumen, asphalt and related road construction materials, maintaining accurate testing records and supporting quality control activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Bitumen and Asphalt Sampling
- Safely collect and handle samples of bitumen, bitumen emulsions and asphalt.
- Ensure correct sampling procedures are followed.
2. Laboratory Testing
- Conduct penetration-grade bitumen tests, including penetration, softening point, flash point and viscosity.
- Test bitumen emulsions, including residue by evaporation, viscosity and sieve residue.
- Conduct asphalt tests, including binder content, recovered-aggregate grading, Marshall stability, flow, bulk density and air voids.
- Determine the density of cores obtained from completed road surfacing.
3. Laboratory Records and Quality Control
- Maintain accurate laboratory testing records.
- Prepare laboratory reports.
- Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering, Materials Testing or a related field from a recognised institution, preferably CIRA.
- Relevant experience in bitumen, asphalt and road-materials laboratory testing will be an added advantage.
- Experience working with Chinese construction companies will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter.
Applications may be sent to either of the following email addresses:
Email: ma.alick@unikconst.com
Alternative Email: hr.ma@unikconst.com
Applications may also be delivered to:
Unik Construction Engineering (M) Ltd
Head Office, Golden Peacock
4th Floor
Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026
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