From 1977 to 1979, he worked as Assistant Manager for the Forest Industries Division and, from 1979 to 1981, as Manager of the Blantyre Sawmill.
De 1977 à 1979, il remplit les fonctions d'Assistant-Directeur de la division des industries forestières et, de 1979 à 1981, celles de Directeur de Blantyre Sawmill.