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Job Title: District Managers (10)
Company: Giraffe Powa Limited
Location: Blantyre, Malawi
Job Type: Full-time (3-month probation period)
About Us
Giraffe Powa Limited is a leading renewable energy company in Malawi, dedicated to providing innovative solar energy solutions that enhance access to clean and affordable power for households, institutions, and businesses. Through our commitment to sustainability, we aim to empower communities and contribute to Malawi’s transition toward renewable energy.
Job Purpose
To lead, manage, and grow district-level operations for Night Market Solar Bulb Rentals and the Light a Village Project by driving sales growth, expanding market penetration, ensuring high collection efficiency, supervising field teams, and delivering measurable social and economic impact through clean energy access.
The role ensures profitability, operational efficiency, asset security, and community engagement within the assigned district.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
- Develop district-level sales and marketing strategy aligned with company targets
- Identify and map
- High-potential night markets
- Trading centers
- Underserved villages
- Develop quarterly expansion plans.
- Conduct competitor analysis and pricing assessments.
- Recommend new market entry strategies.
B. Night Market Solar Bulb Rentals Management
- Oversee daily deployment and retrieval of solar bulbs.
- Ensure accurate tracking of:
- Bulb inventory
- Batteries
- Charging units
- Accessories
- Supervise rental pricing implementation.
- Monitor:
- Daily rentals issued
- Collection efficiency
- Asset loss rate
- Ensure secure storage and charging systems.
- Resolve operational challenges in markets.
C. Light a Village Project Implementation
- Identify eligible villages for community lighting installations.
- Conduct stakeholder meetings with
- Village Chiefs
- Area Development Committees
- Market committees
- Coordinate installation schedules.
- Promote productive use of energy (PUE):
- Small businesses
- Phone charging
- Night trading
- Monitor social and economic transformation indicators.
D. Sales Performance & Revenue Management
- Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
- Monitor daily cash collections and reconciliation.
- Ensure ≥95% collection efficiency.
- Implement recovery strategies for defaulters.
- Manage district operational budget responsibly.
E. Marketing & Community Engagement
- Organize promotional campaigns in night markets.
- Conduct community awareness meetings.
- Lead demonstrations of solar products.
- Strengthen brand visibility at district level.
- Build relationships with:
- Youth groups
- Women entrepreneurs
- Farmers association
F. Team Leadership & Supervision
- Recruit and onboard sales agents.
- Conduct weekly performance review meetings.
- Provide coaching and mentorship.
- Set individual targets for agents.
- Conduct performance appraisal
- Enforce operational compliance and discipline.
G. Reporting & Data Management
Submit:
- Daily rental reports
- Weekly performance summaries
- Monthly district sales reports
- Maintain updated customer database.
Track:
- Active agents
- Village coverage
- Revenue growth
- Impact indicators
H. Risk & Asset Management
- Implement anti-theft systems.
- Ensure proper documentation of assets.
- Investigate losses and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain damage rate below acceptable threshold.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monthly revenue growth rate.
- Number of bulbs deployed per market.
- Collection efficiency (≥95%).
- Number of villages lit per quarter.
- Asset loss rate (<3%).
- Agent productivity per month.
- Customer retention rate.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Sales
- Renewable Energy
- Project Management
Experience
- 3–5 years in sales leadership.
- Experience in solar or renewable energy preferred.
- Experience in field-based operations.
- Experience managing agents or sales teams.
Required Competencies
- Strong leadership skills
- Financial accountability
- Community mobilization expertise
- Strategic thinking
- Data analysis and reporting
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
- High integrity and ethical standards
Working Conditions
- Extensive field travel.
- Night supervision in markets.
- Rural outreach activities.
- Weekend engagements when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance or related field
- 3-5years experience in management or supervisory role
- Experience in managing multiple teams, branches or agents
- Background in sales, operations or business development
- Experience in performance monitoring and reporting.
Language Requirements
Fluent in English and at least one local language.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter and CV to:
info@daily--sun.com
CC: dailysunrecruitment@gmail.com
Deadline: 5th March, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.