List and description of careers in Malawi and abroad.

They repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. This includes panel beating, spray painting, and frame alignment work. These professionals restore damaged vehicles to their original condition after accidents or wear and tear. A formal education and technical education are needed. In Malawi, TEVETA accredited institutions offer training in auto body repair and spray painting.

They install, repair, or replace a variety of electrical equipment in telecommunications, transportation, utilities and other industries. They usually work in factories, which can be noisy and sometimes warm. Critical thinking, problem solving abilities, repairing, monitoring computer, mechanical and mathematics knowledge are required in this career. Many obtain a specialized training at a technical college. These professionals work with industrial equipment, control systems, and electrical infrastructure.

They repair, adjust or install audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic home entertainment equipment. Computer and service knowledge, product and service development knowledge, mathematics knowledge, problem identification and solving skills, good hand and figure use abilities, attention to detail, integrity and self-control are some of the required traits. Technical education and on-job training are required qualifications. With the digital revolution, these professionals also work on smart TVs, home theater systems, and connected entertainment devices.

They perform work involving skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Their duties may involve pipe fitting, boiler making; insulating, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. Formal education is not always required. Technical knowledge and on-job training is needed. These versatile workers are essential in hotels, schools, hospitals, apartment complexes, and manufacturing facilities.

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electrical or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers and ovens. Troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, critical thinking, active listening, time management, complex problem solving skills, customer service and computer and equipment knowledge are some of the requirements. Many technical schools and on job training places within Malawi offer training in this career. These technicians often work directly in customers' homes, requiring good communication skills and professionalism.

They know how to figure out why something is not working and fix it. They also test equipment and show people the right way to use it. Basic mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills plus hands on experience in such jobs are required. These specialists work on printers, photocopiers, fax machines, scanners, and other office equipment. They may work for equipment manufacturers, independent repair shops, or as in-house technicians for large organizations.