Title: Data Centre Administrator Grade D3
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), an organization entrusted with the assessment, collection, and accounting for tax revenues for the Malawi Government is inviting applications from versatile and suitably qualified candidates to fill the above vacant position in the ICT Division.
Overall Objective
To manage the smooth running of Datacentre Hardware, UPS Systems and Cooling Systems as well as management of computer rooms in all MRA Stations.
Main Responsibilities
Liaising with suppliers/contractors on routine and fault maintenance of equipment, including Servers, UPS Systems and Cooling Systems
Enforcing security standards on the equipment within the datacentre and computer rooms in all stations
Planing and managing preventive maintenance of all Datacenter Hardware and UPS Systems
Establishing and recommends policies and procedures that are required for the smooth operations of the datacentre technologies and centralized UPS systems.
Ensuring that datacenter and stations computer rooms are operating on clean (UPS) power.
Ensuring that Datacenter and Stations computer rooms power standards are being adhered to
Ensuring that there is standardized power supplied to ICT Equipment from Generators and ESCOM in datacenter and all stations
Ensuring that standardized electrical wiring suitable for ICT equipment is carried out in all stations by providing guidance to the Authority
Managing ICT Infrastructure Inventory and Insurance
Managing contracts inventory for all Datacenter service providers and suppliers
Ensuring conformity to Contracts by suppliers
Ensuring that warrant/SLA terms are adhered to at all the times
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or BSc Computer Science or any ICT related fields
At least two (2) year’s work experience in ICT Hardware and Power Management
Attributes and Competencies
Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective Planning and organizing skills
Good Interpersonal skills
Excellent Communication skills
Successful candidates before being appointed will undergo an extensive background check of their integrity. Only when the vetting exercise is favourable shall the Authority make the appointment.
Closing date for receiving applications is 30 April 2026