Assistant Estates and Facilities Officer

About the role

The University of Malawi is looking for an Assistant Estates and Facilities Officer to oversee construction and maintenance activities across its campus. The role involves ensuring that all projects meet design standards, safety regulations and material requirements. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining the university’s infrastructure and supporting the efficient use of its facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor construction and maintenance works, tracking progress, quality and adherence to project schedules.
• Inspect activities on construction and maintenance sites to verify compliance with design specifications and safety protocols.
• Inspect materials going into construction and maintenance projects to ensure they meet required standards and specifications.
• Implement plans and designs according to established engineering and architectural standards, ensuring proper execution.
• Requisition building materials, preparing and processing purchase requests in line with project budgets.
• Monitor compliance to OSHA standards, conducting safety checks and reporting any hazards.
• Monitor usage of hostels and facilities, ensuring optimal occupancy and proper maintenance.
• Inspect buildings and facilities to identify maintenance needs, documenting issues and recommending corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, facilities management or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in construction, facilities management or a similar field.