6. Position: Assistant Carpenter (1 Post, Nguludi Campus)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Cleaning work areas, removing debris, setting up scaffolding, and organizing tools/materials.
• Measuring, marking, cutting, and shaping wood and other materials based on instructions.
• Holding, positioning, and securing materials (e.g., in walls or forms) for the lead carpenter.
• Assisting in building, assembling, or repairing structures, including cabinets, drywall, and furniture.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing tools for safe operation.
• Adhering to safety protocols, including wearing proper protective equipment.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of carpentry tools, techniques, and materials.
• Ability to calculate dimensions, measure accurately, and read blueprints.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and perform labor-intensive tasks for long periods.
• Precision in cutting and fitting components.
• Following instructions from supervisors and working well within a crew.
• A holder of the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• certificate.
• Level 3 Tevet certificate in Carpentry and Joinery or
• City and Guilds Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Carpenter.
Applications from interested candidates, together with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates which should include names and contact details of three traceable referees, plus academic and professional documents, should be sent by 6th March 2026 to:
The Registrar
The Catholic University of Malawi
P.O Box 5452
LIMBE
Email: vacancies@cunima.ac.mw copy information@cunima.ac.mw