OVERVIEW

Unitrans Malawi Limited, a prominent employer in the sugar and agriculture sector, wants to recruit suitably qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill the above posts which have fallen vacant at its Dwangwa Depot in Nkhota-kota.

Application Deadline: Friday, 11th September 2026

POSITION 1: SKILLED PANEL BEATER AND SPRAY PAINTER

Reports to: Workshop Manager

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
• Grade 1 National Trade Test Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Panel Beating and/or Spray Painting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum of three years hands-on experience in a similar position in a busy organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and with little or no supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair, panel beat or replace and spray-paint damaged areas to panels of vehicles and plant panel covers.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding/cleaning and applying undercoats/final coats with a brush and/or roller.
• Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of buildings and other structures.
• Fill nail holes, cracks and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other filler.
• Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colours.
• Comply and maintain safety and health requirements at all times.

POSITION 2: SKILLED WELDER

Reports to: Workshop Manager

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
• Grade 1 National Trade Test Certificate or its equivalent.
• Those with knowledge of MIG welding (CO2) and have 3 years MIG welding experience will have an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and with little supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construct and repair steel and other metal components using a variety of welding techniques.
• Repair heavy plant machinery and comply with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations at all times.

HOW TO APPLY (FOR ALL POSITIONS)

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their CV and written application (with three traceable referees) to:

The Contract Manager

Unitrans Malawi Limited

Dwangwa Depot

PO Box 57

DWANGWA

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday 11th September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unitrans Malawi Limited is an equal opportunity employer.