Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ MAMALAND, A MOTA-ENGIL GROUP COMPANY
POSITION: WORKSHOP MANAGER (AGROFORESTRY)
Location: Lilongwe
PROJECT: MoRe Project – Forest Restoration and Sustainable Development
OVERVIEW
Mamaland, a Mota-Engil Group company, is dedicated to developing and maintaining sustainable systems through an inclusive approach that promotes prosperity for people and the planet.
The company is implementing the MoRe Project, a large-scale initiative expected to run for 40 years. The project aims to restore 555,000 hectares of degraded land in Malawi through reforestation, agroforestry and assisted natural regeneration, while promoting active community involvement.
Mamaland invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Workshop Manager (Agroforestry), based in Lilongwe.
Application Deadline: Monday, 9th November 2026
POSITION: WORKSHOP MANAGER (AGROFORESTRY)
JOB SUMMARY
The Workshop Manager will organise and supervise daily workshop activities, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure the efficient operation of tractors, agricultural implements and other operational equipment.
The successful candidate will oversee workshop personnel, manage spare parts and tools, monitor maintenance costs, minimise equipment downtime, and ensure compliance with workshop safety and quality standards.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Workshop Manager will be responsible for:
Organising and supervising the daily activities of the workshop.
Planning and monitoring preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Diagnosing and supporting the resolution of breakdowns involving diesel engines, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.
Ensuring the proper maintenance of tractors, agricultural implements and other operational equipment.
Managing inventories of spare parts, tools and workshop consumables.
Monitoring maintenance costs and proposing cost-optimisation measures.
Implementing measures to reduce equipment downtime.
Supervising, training and developing local technicians.
Ensuring compliance with workshop safety and quality standards.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
A technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanics or a related field.
Professional Experience
At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in workshop management or fleet maintenance supervisory roles.
Proven experience maintaining mixed fleets, including tractors, agricultural implements and heavy equipment.
Experience planning and managing preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems.
Ability to diagnose mechanical and technical faults.
Knowledge of spare parts inventory management and maintenance cost control.
Good workshop organisation and equipment maintenance skills.
Ability to supervise and develop technical teams.
Proficiency in English (mandatory).
A valid international driving licence is preferred.
Willingness to travel and relocate as required.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Mota-Engil careers portal.
Application Link: https://careers.mota-engil.com/.../Lilongwe.../1453455233/
Closing Date: Monday, 9th November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply through the official recruitment portal before the deadline.