The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is a statutory organization established in 1972 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 51:02) with a mandate to promote standardization of commodities and their manufacture, production, processing or treatment, and to provide for the verification and calibration of weighing and measuring instruments, and to further provide for matters incidental to, or connected with, standardization.

The MBS is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested persons to fill the following vacancies:

Vac. No. BS/VAC.21/2024-25

Job title: Laboratory Technician (Electronics)
Grade: BS8
Reporting to: Senior Laboratory Technician
Responsible for: Senior Laboratory Assistant
Number of Posts: 1

Job Purpose

To generate analytical data

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Diagnosing general condition of faulty equipment received from clients;
2. Repairing and maintaining equipment;
3. Calibrating equipment;
4. Preparing periodic Report;
5. Installing laboratory equipment;
6. Training users in correct usage of laboratory equipment;
7. Carrying out inspections and testing of imported Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
8. Appraising the performance of Senior Laboratory Assistants.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering plus at least 2 years practical experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering plus a minimum of One (1) year experience.

Mode of Application

The Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The Bureau is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. As such, any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved in any kind shall be disqualified.

Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter together with copies of relevant certificates, detailed and updated curriculum vitae, names and contact details of three traceable referees, in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 15th November, 2024 to:

Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P O Box 946
BLANTYRE