Cartographer (UM 10) – 1 Position

About the role

The University of Malawi seeks a qualified Cartographer to support teaching, research and field activities within the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences. The role involves preparing and reviewing cartographic work, advising staff and students, and maintaining laboratory resources.

Key responsibilities

• Participating in the preparation or review of work plans, policies, manuals and related documentation.
• Ordering cartographic materials, equipment and other requisites for the department.
• Providing technical advice to academic staff for research and teaching.
• Demonstrating techniques and procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
• Preparing digital mapping laboratories and ensuring maintenance of equipment and instruments.
• Coordinating field courses for the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences.
• Participating in departmental budgeting and inventory management.
• Ensuring safety standards, providing first aid, and contributing to operational performance reporting.

Required profile

• Diploma in Cartography, Surveying, Geo‑informatics or Geography with specialised training in cartography and surveying.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a cartographic environment involving map preparation and surveying work.
• Registration with a relevant professional body such as the Surveyors’ Institute of Malawi or the Malawi Institute of Physical Planning.

Required skills

• Cartography
• Surveying techniques
• Digital mapping