Job Description
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
MALAWI BROADCASTING CORPORATION (MBC)
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT VACANCIES
Introduction and Background
The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is Malawi’s national public service broadcaster, established in 1964. Originallyoperating as a single radio service (now MBC Radio 1), the Corporation has since expanded to include Radio 2 FM and national television services following the merger of MBC and Television Malawi Limited in 2011. Established under the Communications Act, 2016, MBC is mandated to inform, educate, and entertain the public; promote free and informed opinion on matters of national interest; reflect Malawi’s cultural diversity; and uphold human rights, the rule of law, and constitutional values through objective, professional, and independent programming. In pursuit of its strategic mandate and institutional growth, MBC now seeks to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Malawian professionals to fill the following Executive Management position:
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
The three position is tenable at the MBC Head Office in Blantyre on a three (3)-year employment contract. These are highly demanding executive roles requiring individuals with proven leadership capacity and the ability to drive operational excellence, institutional transformation, sound human resource management, and administrative innovation aimed at positioning MBC as a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive public service broadcaster.
a) Job Purpose
To lead technical teams, manage infrastructure, ensure 24/7 reliability of TV and radio signals and ICT systems, ensure FCC compliance, lead strategic technical upgrades, and oversee maintenance of the Engineering directorate.
b) Required Academic Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering(Electrical,Telecommunications, Electronics, or Information Systems) from accredited institutions.
c) Relevant Work Experience
At least eight (
years’ experience in managing an engineering or broadcasting operations workforce.
d) Key Competencies and Skills
i. Planning and design of station and Outside Broadcasting (OB) systems
ii. Quality control of all installations
iii. FCC compliance management
iv. Capital planning and budget input
v. Troubleshooting of automated workflows, on-premise hardware/software, and cloud services
vi. Management of technical signal distribution, monitoring, and routing infrastructure
vii. Internal business process improvement
Terms and Conditions of Service
MBC shall offer an attractive employee benefits package to successful candidates in accordance with its emolument structure (commensurate with qualifications and experience), which includes but is not limited to Salary, Medical insurance, and Membership to contributory pension scheme.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with:
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contacts of three traceable referees
• Copies of certificates
Applications should be addressed to:
Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Capital City
Lilongwe 3
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 22nd May 2026
Only shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged and invited for interviews.
MBC is an equal opportunity employer