Temporary Meter Artisans (3 months) - ES12

About the role

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is recruiting 80 temporary meter artisans for a 3-month assignment (grade ES12) across South, Centre and North Malawi, supervised by grid sanitisation project supervisors. The purpose is to inspect customer premises and electrical infrastructure, identify and resolve illegal connections and fix meter defects.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect customer premise installations in compliance with Malawi Wiring Standards
• Inspect pole tops and service cables for illegal connections and unmetered supply
• Check meter functionality and clear unreported meter faults
• Clear reported defects and correct unauthorized system alterations, service connections, tamper devices and bypasses
• Carry out door-to-door meter audits in designated hot spots
• Submit daily work reports to the project supervisor

Required profile

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Certificate in Electrical Engineering, City & Guilds Level 2, National Trade Test Level 2 or equivalent
• Aged between 25 and 40 years
• High level of integrity, good analytical skills, good data collection and record keeping, and good communication and interpersonal skills

Applicants must submit their application, including a copy of their National ID, a detailed CV and three traceable referees, by 11 November 2026 to the Senior Human Resources Officer at ESCOM House, Blantyre. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.