02/02/2026
CARPENTRY TECHNICIAN
INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNICIAN
WOOD MACHINE TECHNICIAN
Location: Blantyre
OVERVIEW
Timbercity Wood Technologies is a budding Malawian company finding its niche in the advanced technology of
wood machining, wooden and carpentry products; interior designing; and sales of materials and services related to the
wooden world. We are based in Blantyre with a footprint in Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
We sale wooded products like kitchen units, chest drawers, TV stands, closets, beds, bar stools, inhouse bars,
boardrooms, wardrobes. We also sell melamine and all kinds of boards. Additionally, we do tiling, roofing and all
work that requires state-of-the-art wooden technology and expertise.
We are therefore hiring like thinking individuals who are creative and demand driven to join our growing family and
be part of an employee centred workplace. All these positions are tenable at our Blantyre head office with extensive
travelling to all parts of the country to meet customersâ requirements.
1. Carpentry Technician
Reporting to the Workshop Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible, amongst others, for:
⢠Visits to clients to analyze their needs and agree on products based on their requirements.
⢠Creating initial design and ideas based on client requirements and their space availability.
⢠Identification of all raw materials and items required to complete the project/products.
⢠Ensuring project/products completion within the allocated budget and timeline.
⢠Reporting to the workshop superintendent on all matters of carpentry operations of the company.
⢠Business development.
The successful candidate should have the following specifications, experience and skill sets:
⢠An advanced diploma in woodwork/joinery/carpentry or its equivalent.
⢠A minimum of 3 yearsâ experience in woodwork, carpentry and joinery field.
⢠Must be computer literate and able to prepare works programs & weekly progress reports.
⢠Technical Skills: Proficiency in using various carpentry tools and machinery, as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
⢠Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills essential for measuring and calculating material dimensions and costs.
⢠Communication Skills: Effective communication for collaborating with team members and interacting with clients.
2. Interior Design Technician
Reporting to the Workshop Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible, amongst others. for:
⢠Visiting clients to analyze their needs and agree on products based on client requirements.
⢠Creating initial design sketches, colour themes and ideas based on client requirements and space availability.
⢠Identification of all raw materials and items required to complete the project/products.
⢠Ensuring project/products completion within the allocated budget and timeline
⢠Reporting to the Workshop Superintendent on all matters of interior design operations of the company.
⢠Business development.
The successful candidate should have the following specifications, experience and skill sets
⢠An advanced diploma in interior designing or its equivalent.
⢠A minimum of 3 yearsâ experience in interior design field.
⢠Must be computer literate and able to prepare works programs & weekly progress reports.
⢠Communication Skills: Effective communication for collaborating with team members and
interacting with clients.
⢠Business development
⢠Team player
3. Wood Machine Technician
Reporting to the Workshop Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible, amongst others, for:
⢠Setting up and operating machines such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers,
and wood-nailing machines. They may also operate numerically controlled (CNC) computer
equipment.
⢠Monitoring the operation of machines, making adjustments to correct problems and ensure
conformance to specifications.
⢠Examining raw woodstock for defects and ensure conformity to size and other specification
standards.
⢠Adjusting machine tables or cutting devices and setting controls on machines to produce specified
cuts or operations.
⢠Performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance of the machines.
The successful candidate should have the following specifications, experience and skill sets:
⢠Strong attention to detail, technical knowledge of woodworking machinery, and the ability to work
under general supervision.
⢠An advanced diploma in wood machining or its equivalent.
⢠A minimum of 3 yearsâ experience in wood machinery field.
⢠Must be computer literate and able to prepare works programs & weekly progress reports.
⢠Technical Skills: Proficiency in using various carpentry tools and machinery, as well as the ability
to read and interpret blueprints.
⢠Basic mathematical skills for measuring and calculating material dimensions and costs.
⢠Effective communication skills to deal with clients and coworkers.
If you feel you have the above requirements, please send your application letter, CV and copies of your qualifications
to the following address or email:
The Managing Director,
Timbercity Wood Technologies
P.O. Box 3171,
Blantyre
Email info.timbercitywt@gmail.com
Deadline for applications is 16th February 2026
