Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND APPLIED SCIENCES (MUBAS)
POSITION: SURVEYING TECHNICIAN (MU9)
Location: Blantyre
OVERVIEW
The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Surveying Technician, tenable at the University in Blantyre.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Surveying Technician will work in the Land Surveying and Physical Planning Department and will be responsible to the Head of the Land Surveying and Physical Planning Department.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintaining an updated inventory of all survey equipment and requisites, records on stock and other reports on survey store operations.
- Checking that the required surveying equipment is available and in good order before the commencement of each semester.
- Checking surveying equipment to ensure it is in good order before issuing it to students and staff.
- Ensuring the safety of surveying equipment at all times.
- Sharing precautionary measures with students and staff before the use of surveying equipment.
- Demonstrating the proper use of surveying equipment and techniques during practical and field sessions.
- Checking and verifying that surveying equipment is in good condition when returned to stores.
- Liaising with lecturers and the Head of Department on survey requirements before the commencement of each semester.
- Planning practical sessions with lecturers before the commencement of each semester.
- Supervising students during field data collection and processing.
- Supervising students on attachment as scheduled.
- Arranging the servicing and repair of laboratory equipment whenever due.
- Taking stock of equipment before and after laboratory sessions.
- Supporting students in research work when assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Diploma in Land Surveying or equivalent, plus at least three (3) years’ relevant experience.
- Theoretical knowledge and experience in the use of current survey technologies such as drones, GNSS equipment, Total Stations and Laser Scanners.
- Knowledge of detecting equipment problems and documenting them.
- Previous knowledge of downloading data from surveying equipment and processing it.
- Advanced knowledge and familiarity with the basics of surveying and the use of CAD and GIS software such as AutoCAD.
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