VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Ramp Operator (LH 9)

Organization: Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO)

Location: Bakili Muluzi International Airport and Kamuzu International Airport, Malawi

Reporting to: Head Ramp Operator

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 17th June 2026

Introduction and Background

Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO) is a wholly Malawi Government owned commercial entity established in 2000. The core business of the company is to provide passenger, ramp, and cargo handling services to national and international airlines, as well as travel, tour, and lounge services to passengers traveling in and out of Malawi Airports.

The Company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position at Bakili Muluzi International Airport and Kamuzu International Airport.

Position Purpose

To ensure smooth operations at the ramp.

Main Duties

• Attend briefing meetings before aircraft arrival and debriefing after departure
• Check and inspect Ground Support Equipment (GSE) before use
• Clean GSE before use
• Position loading and other equipment at aircraft
• Deploy guidelines and safety rails on loading and other applicable equipment
• Remove loading and other equipment from aircraft
• Operate in-plane loading system while at aircraft
• Load and offload aircraft
• Tow non-motorized GSE to a position near and away from aircraft
• Collect and deliver cargo and mail from Air Cargo
• Collect and deliver baggage from Baggage Sorting Area to aircraft and vice versa
• Collect foreign object debris (FOD)
• Ensure safety and security in all ramp driving operations
• Report on hazards and safety risks during day-to-day ramp operations

Education Qualification

• Minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with a Clean Driving License Class C1
• Those with a valid Defensive Driving Certificate will have an added advantage

Work Experience

• At least two (2) years' driving experience

Method of Application

Applications which meet the above requirements should be submitted with a detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) specifying qualifications, experience, copies of certificates, contact details, and three traceable referees not later than Wednesday, 17th June 2026 to:

By Post:

The Chief Executive Officer

Lilongwe Handling Company

P.O. Box 89

LILONGWE

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.