Careers at National Oil Company of Malawi Limited

National Oil Company of Malawi Limited (NOCMA) is a wholly owned Government of Malawi Company incorporated in 2012; under the Companies Act of 1984 with the mandate to-

• Promote upstream oil and gas exploration;
• Manage Strategic Fuel Reserve Facility in accordance with Government of Malawi approved Strategic Fuel Reserve Management Plan; and
• Provide, at a fee, hospitality to new entrants as one way of Promoting competition.

NOCMA is inviting applications from highly dynamic, motivated and competent professionals for the below post tenable at various duty stations in Malawi. Attractive salaries and benefits packages will be offered in accordance with qualifications and experience of successful candidates.

Director of Operations (1 Position, Grade M2)

This is a senior Executive Management position, reporting direct to the Chief Executive Officer.

Duty station: Head Office, Lilongwe.

Job description.
The Director of Operations (DOO) will be responsible for the following tasks, among others:

• Planning and coordinating the procurement and uplifting of oil from the ports of Beira, Nacala and Dar es Salaam;
• Managing fuel supply contracts;
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Security and Environmental safeguards;
• Ensuring compliance with Energy Regulations;
• Championing preparation, updating and implementation of the company’s Strategic Plans;
• Overseeing repair and maintenance, of Strategic Fuel Reserve and other depots;
• Preparation and implementation of Annual Capital and
• Revenue Budgets for the Operations Department;
• Recruitment, supervision and appraisal of Operations staff;
• Championing implementation and reporting on Approved Reforms for NOCMA;
• Liaising with Government and other stakeholders on oil industry issues.

Position: Security Assistants (3 Positions) Grade PP2

Duty station: Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu Strategic Fuel Reserve Depots.

Operationally reporting to Security Officer and administratively to the Depot Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Securing premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and access points, and entry points.
• Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures and restraining trespassers.
• Monitoring and coordinating daily activities of security service providers.
• Completing security reports to the Security Officer by recording daily site observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities etc.
• Maintaining a secure environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
• Ensuring operation of security equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Job Title: Security Officer  (1 position at Grade PP1)

Duty station: Head Office, Lilongwe.

Reporting to Health Safety Security and Environment Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing systems and procedures aimed at strengthening security at all NOCMA depots and sites.
• Overseeing the selection, orientation, development and retention of security staff.
• Managing contracts with security service providers by participating in contract negotiations, providing training to, and supervising, guards of the appointed security company.
• Coordinating activities of the security section.
• Identifying, analyzing, classifying and managing NOCMA’s security risks.
• Taking the lead in investigating and managing security related incidents.
• Preparing monthly security reports for management.
• Assisting in identifying, mobilizing and managing security systems for all NOCMA sites i.e. CCTV, alarm systems etc.
• Preparation, implementation and tracking of Security budgets.

To Apply

Written applications, clearly indicating the post applied for on the envelope, should include up to date Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and reach the following address not later than 31st October, 2017.

The Chief Executive Officer

National Oil Company of Malawi Limited (NOCMA)

4th Floor, Kang’ombe House

City Centre

Private Bag 370

Lilongwe 3

CVs should clearly indicate e-mail and phone contacts of at least three (3) traceable referees one of whom should be a former or current employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

NOCMA is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply