1. CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Edwin. A. Chikamba
Date of Birth: 23rd
March 1984
Marital Status: Single
Sex: Male
Permanent address: C/O Tamandani Chikamba
Office of the Vice President
P.o Box 30399,
Lilongwe
Malawi
Tel: +265 999 37 43 17
+265 888 78 10 09
Mobile: +265 884 369 452
+265 881 293 713.
Email: edwinchikamba@gmail.com
I am currently a Procurement Engineer, versatile, reliable and efficient with experience in Stock
control and fleet management. Diversified skills include Strong organizational, analytical, self-
management, goal setting skills and a fast learner.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
I. Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering: University Of Malawi, the
Polytechnic, Blantyre.
Duration; 2007− 2012
II. Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)-Viphya High school
Duration: 2003 – 2006

2. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Management
-A solid understanding of inventory related best practice.
-Coordinating inventory related projects.
-Knowledge of demand and supply planning.
-Excellent numerical and logical analytics skills.
-Ability to manage multiple tasks through effective prioritization.
-Understanding and following work rules and procedures.
Personal
-Strong organizational, analytical, self-management, goal setting skills and a fast learner
COMPUTER SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS
-Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Matlab, C++ Programming Language
and SAP ERP System (Systems Applications and Products)
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
-AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Major tools in My Final year Project
Entitled design and improve a prototype transformer core winding machine, for ESCOM
(Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited).

3. WORK EXPERIENCE
MOTA-ENGIL MALAWI
DEPARTMENT: MOTA AFRICA CETRAL STORES (LOGISTICS)
Stock Control and Material /parts Procurement for Mota-Engil Africa Projects.
Duration: February 2015-Present
Position: PROCUREMENT ENGINEER (Inventory controller)
The primary responsibility being increasing and maintaining company profitability by
maintaining accurate inventory levels; and also ensuring that optimal inventory is present and
ready for use.
KEY RESPOSIBILITIES:
-Controlling all administration related to receiving and dispatching of stock in and stock out of
the warehouse.
-Ensure that there is at all times an accurate count and record of all stock in the warehouse for
each business unit.
-Monitor stock and reorder levels for all products and items.
- Facilitate regular stock takes, capture and reconcile with current computerized stock.
- Shrinkage control and related recordkeeping.
- Responsible for all inter-departmental recharges and budget tracking.
- Preparing Material requisition as per required stock levels.
-Verification of the inward and outward materials against relevant parking list and delivery
documents
-Assist with all ad hoc administration duties related to the warehouse business unit.
-Co-ordinate with procurement department to prepare purchase orders
-Following Bin Card System and ascertaining the proper labeling, tagging of materials.
-Work closely with user departments to recommend quantities of supplies for purchase, and
exercise budgetary control over warehouse operations. Responsible for regular review of stock
levels in conjunction with user departments, including identification of redundant, slow moving
and surplus inventory.
- Assists managers and associates in preventing theft and maintaining proper inventory.
- Observes proper safety procedures in the stockroom, particularly when lifting and moving
heavy items.

4. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
MOTA-ENGIL (Nacala Corridor Project)
Construction of Nacala Corridor Railway Line, running across Malawi.
DEPARTMENT: LOGISTICS (NCP STORES)
Duration: March 2014-February 2015
Position: PROCUREMENT ENGINEER (Stock Controller)
The primary responsibility being increasing and maintaining company profitability by
maintaining accurate inventory levels; and also ensuring that optimal inventory is present and
ready for use.
Stock Control involving ;
Main automotive parts among others materials the following models:
FORD, VW, TOYOTA, TATA, MAN, CAT, ATLAS COPCO, KOMATSU and SANDVICK and many
more. And also materials such as rubricants, cement, steel bars, fuel etc.
Duties :
 Analyzing inventory processes and trends as well as recommending changes as
required
 Serving as a lead worker by overseeing and guiding the work of other warehouse
workers and staff
 Implementing and coordinating physical inventory/cycle counts of inventory items
based on standard operating procedures
 Maintaining production cycle count records on a daily basis
 Keeping record of stock and inventory and accounting details of production unit
 Utilizing Inventory Optimizer, Ellipse and SAP software tool to review inventory
usage and future requirements
 Coordinating the disposition of obsolete inventory and performing other duties as
required

5. ESCOM-Internship
Location: Nkula Hydro-Electric PowerStation
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Trainee
Duration: 5th
January, 2012 – 10th
March, 2012.
PURPOSE:
Monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant
equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, and
battery banks. Monitor equipment operation and performance and make necessary
adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Perform equipment maintenance and
repair as necessary.
DUTIES:
 Installs, adjusts, inspects, services and repairs a variety of mechanical equipment
and mechanical parts of electrical machinery utilized in an electrical power
station
 Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment,
such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
 Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance,
adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.
 Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary
equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.
 Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or
supervisors.
 Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with
specifications or instructions.
 Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in
hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or
repair needs.
 Installs tests and maintains heating, ventilating and air conditioning such as
compressors, condensers, pumps, control systems, fans humidifiers, chillers and
heat exchangers.
 Installs, tests, maintain and repairs high voltage generators, motors, actuators
equipment, turbine controls, station auxiliaries, lights and control measuring
devices.

6. HEMA Construction Company
POSITION: Fleet Manager.
Job Purpose
Lead the activities of the maintenance department to ensure that fleet and heavy
equipment is available, dependable and safe at all times. Oversee maintenance
preventative maintenance program and ensure compliance with corporate policies and
government regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Analyze maintenance costs and provide recommendations on fleet
utilization and replacement.
 Track fleet usage and maintain accurate inventory of equipment.
 Assist in the development of maintenance budget by providing input
relative to policy, costs and established metrics.
 Ensure the maintenance records for fleet are accurate and up-to-date.
 Negotiate service agreements to ensure cost efficiencies.
 Complete performance reviews of staff and jointly determine areas of
development and training requirements.
 Communicate maintenance requirements to ensure maximum efficiency
and implement correction actions as required.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of maintenance personnel as
required.
 Prepare management reporting as required.
 Lead plant personnel in day to day activities to ensure the safe and efficient
 Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

7. AFFILIATION
 Society of Mechanical Students (PASME) as a Treasurer
 Occasionally awarded best mathematics/physical science student during my Secondary
School
 Primary school Football captain
REFERENCES
Mr. Zimba
Human Resource Officer
ESCOM.(Nkula power
station)
P.O. Box 2047
Blantyre
Mobile : + 265 884 773 937
: + 265 999 950 912
Mr. U. Mughogho
Head of department
Mechanical Engineering
Private Bag 303
Chichiri
Tel : 01874815
C/O Tamandani Chikamba
Office of the Vice President
P.o Box 30399,
Lilongwe
Tel: +265 888 78 10 09