Various Positions

OVERVIEW

Malawi Railways (1994) Limited (MR94) is a body corporate established to provide reliable, safe and efficient railway transport services in Malawi.

The Corporation is mandated to coordinate and provide leadership in the development, maintenance and management of railway infrastructure and services across the country.

MR94 invites applications from suitably qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill three vacant Director positions at its Headquarters in Limbe

JOB TYPE: Full Time – Three (3)-Year Contracts

Application Deadline: Friday, 13th November 2026, at 16:30 hours

1. POSITION: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for: Permanent Way Engineer and Infrastructure Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, policy direction and accountability for the Directorate of Engineering Services.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Engineering Services will be responsible for:

• Developing, reviewing and monitoring the implementation of engineering policies, plans, strategies, programmes, regulations, standards, systems and procedures, including sectional budgets.
• Leading the administration of railway concessionary contracts and their provisions.
• Championing railway policy reform.
• Presiding over relevant technical committees and representing MR94 in national, regional and international railway forums.
• Reviewing and approving designs, specifications and scopes of work for subcontracted projects.
• Setting and enforcing railway transport regulations and safety standards.
• Overseeing the implementation of permanent way and railway infrastructure development in accordance with acceptable standards.
• Negotiating with railway transport stakeholders to ensure the provision of safe, efficient, reliable and affordable public services.
• Administering the Engineering Services Directorate, including mobilising and utilising resources.
• Prescribing standards and procedures for various functions of the Directorate.
• Overseeing railway transport-related incident and accident investigations.
• Initiating digitisation and process improvement initiatives for rail engineering services.
• Coordinating and preparing the Directorate's risk register and internal quality audits.
• Allocating work and appraising staff.
• Preparing and submitting regular reports.

ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess:

• Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from recognised and accredited institutions.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience, including a minimum of four (4) years at senior management level.
• Registration with relevant professional and regulatory bodies.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and change management skills.
• People management and coaching abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• A verifiable results-oriented track record, self-starting ability and effectiveness as a team player.

2. POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for: Finance Manager and Accountant

JOB PURPOSE

To provide strategic leadership, direction and guidance on revenue generation, prudent utilisation, accounting and management of financial and material resources.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Finance will be responsible for:

• Developing, reviewing, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of policies, plans, strategies, systems and processes for financial and material resource management.
• Attending to enquiries and queries raised by Management, the Board of Directors, Government, donors and other stakeholders on financial matters.
• Coordinating and leading the annual fiscal planning process, preparing annual budgets, conducting budget reviews and closely monitoring implementation.
• Facilitating and coordinating internal and external audits.
• Directing the development of action plans based on audit recommendations and monitoring progress on their implementation.
• Establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with Government, professional boards and associations, industries and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitoring and controlling financial performance against approved targets.
• Managing working capital and revenue.
• Ensuring the availability of appropriate financial and accounting information technology systems.
• Enforcing and monitoring revenue collection.
• Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reports to relevant authorities on time.
• Identifying key financial risks and advising on appropriate management interventions.

ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess:

• Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• A professional qualification such as CA(M), ACCA or CIMA.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant post-qualification experience at senior management level.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) or an equivalent recognised professional body.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Financial expertise and advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of auditing and taxation compliance.
• Strong strategic planning, leadership and management abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• High ethical judgement, integrity and adaptability.
• Ability to motivate and lead staff.
• Excellent ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and financial management systems.
• A verifiable results-oriented track record, self-starting ability and effectiveness as a team player.

3. POSITION: DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for: Legal Counsel, Business Development Manager, Human Resources and Administration Manager, and Procurement Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To provide strategic leadership in the management of corporate services.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Corporate Services will be responsible for:

• Developing, reviewing and monitoring the implementation of HR, Administration, Business Development, Procurement and ICT policies, plans, strategies, programmes, regulations, standards, systems and procedures, including budgets.
• Coordinating general administration, human resource planning and staff development programmes in liaison with heads of sections and units.
• Examining and interpreting HR and administration policies and regulations, including handling disciplinary issues and staff grievances.
• Coordinating and overseeing recruitment, selection, placement and retention of staff, including the administration of performance management systems.
• Coordinating and overseeing the management of business development services and ICT services, including policy and planning issues.
• Monitoring the management of the human resource management information system and payroll.
• Coordinating and overseeing contract management for outsourced non-consultancy services.
• Championing the development and implementation of institutional integrity initiatives.
• Coordinating and overseeing internal and external communication, events management, facilities and information technology services.
• Overseeing staff welfare and cross-cutting issues such as HIV/AIDS, gender mainstreaming, social responsibilities, and occupational health, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintaining partnerships with Government, the public and private sectors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Preparing and submitting regular reports, including service contracts.

ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess:

• Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law or any related field from recognised and accredited institutions.
• At least seven (7) years of experience at senior management level in a busy organisation.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.
• Problem-solving abilities and financial literacy.
• Technical skills and adaptability.
• High attention to detail.
• A verifiable results-oriented track record, self-starting ability and effectiveness as a team player.

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements should submit the following documents:

• An application letter.
• An up-to-date and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), indicating the names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees.
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.

Applications must be clearly marked with the name of the position being applied for on the envelope and submitted under confidential cover to:

The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations

P.O. Box 30061

Lilongwe 3

Malawi.

Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026, at 16:30 hours.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Malawi Railways (1994) Limited is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are encouraged to apply.