Recruitment of Officer Cadets and Regular Soldiers at Malawi Defence Force (MDF)

RECRUITMENT

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) will conduct recruitment of Officer Cadets and Regular Soldiers (Recruits) for the organisation’s Electrical and Mechanical Enginnering (EME) Battalion.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo intensive military officer cadets and recruits training at Malawi Armed Force College (MAFCO) leading, upon successful completion, to their graduation as Second Lieutenants and Private Soldiers, respectively.

The following are the required qualifications:

1. Officer Cadets

1. Must be a Malawian citizen with a valid National Identity Card.
2. Must have no criminal record.
3. Must be not morethan 27 years old.
4. Must be physically, mentally and medically fit.
5. Must be prepared to undergo intesive physical and medical examination.
6. Must be unmarried.
7. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following:
   1. Mechanical Engineering
   2. Automobile Engineering
   3. Telecommunications Engineering
   4. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2. Recruits

1. Must be a Malawian citizen with a valid National Identity Card.
2. Must have no criminal record.
3. Must be between 18 and 24 years of age.
4. Must be physically, mentally and medically fit.
5. Must be prepared to undergo intesive physical and medical examination.
6. Must be single.
7. Must have certificate for any of the following:
   1. Motor Vehicle Technicians
   2. Diesel Fitters
   3. Auto Electricians
   4. Telecommunications Technicians
   5. Electrical and Electronics Technicians

Method of Application

All applications in own handwriting, complete with copies of CVs, academic/ professional qualifications, shoud be sent to:

The Chief of Human Resource Management and Development
Malawi Defence Force Headquarters
Kamuzu Barracks
Private Bag 43
LILONGWE

3. Deadline for receiving applications is on 3rd May, 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.

NOTE:

MDF does not engage third parties in the recruitment process and does not charge any fee on applicants.