Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND APPLIED SCIENCES (MUBAS)
POSITION: CARTOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN
Location: Blantyre, Malawi
OVERVIEW
The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Cartography Technician, tenable at the University in Blantyre.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The position is tenable in the Land Surveying and Physical Planning Department. The Cartography Technician shall be responsible to the Head of the Land Surveying and Physical Planning Department.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creating and updating maps and charts.
- Collecting, collating and analysing geographic data from various sources.
- Using GIS and other mapping software/platforms to create and update accurate charts and maps.
- Ensuring the accuracy and clarity of maps and geographic information.
- Collaborating with surveyors, engineers, urban planners and environmental scientists to plan and conduct field surveys.
- Interpreting earth observations, including aerial photographs and satellite images.
- Updating and maintaining geospatial and mapping databases.
- Compiling data from ground surveys, reports and other sources.
- Producing topographic maps and other navigational aids.
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of GIS-based applications.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Geography, Cartography or a related field, plus at least three (3) years’ relevant experience.
- Advanced knowledge and extensive familiarity with the use of GIS software such as ArcGIS and QGIS.
- Ability to interpret and analyse geographic data.
- Experience working with spatial data and mapping projects.
- Knowledge of cartographic principles and techniques.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their applications, together with copies of relevant certificates and three (3) traceable referees, by Friday, 27th November 2026.
Applications should be submitted by email to talentsearch@mubas.ac.mw. Applicants should indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. The application package should be merged into one document.
Alternatively, applications may be addressed to:
The Registrar
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
P/Bag 303
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
NOTE: Hard-copy applications are not allowed.