Electrician — Commercial Agricultural Business

Location: Southern Malawi
Employment: Full-time | Travel between farms required

A large commercial agricultural business is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to install, maintain and repair electrical systems across its farming operations. Previous experience working on farms or agricultural estates would be an advantage.

Key responsibilities

· Install, inspect, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and distribution systems.

· Diagnose electrical faults and respond promptly to breakdowns.

· Maintain motors, irrigation pumps, starters, control panels and farm machinery electrical systems.

· Support the installation and maintenance of generators and changeover systems.

· Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise equipment downtime.

· Test installations and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

· Maintain accurate repair records and identify spare parts and materials required.

· Follow electrical safety procedures, including proper isolation before work.

· Travel between farms within Southern Malawi as required.

Requirements

· Recognised trade qualification or certificate in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

· Proven practical experience as an electrician.

· Ability to read electrical drawings and diagnose faults independently.

· Experience with single-phase and three-phase systems, motors and control circuits.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.

· Ability to prioritise work and respond to urgent repairs.

· Valid driving licence and willingness to travel within Southern Malawi.

· Farm or agricultural-estate experience would be an advantage.

· Experience with solar systems, irrigation equipment or industrial installations would be an added advantage.

To apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to agriculturalcommunitymalawi@gmail.com by Novemeber 1, 2026.