28/07/2025
MALAWI HOUSING CORPORATION
NORTHERN REGION
VACANCIES
The Malawi Housing Corporation, a statutory Corporation established by the Malawi Housing Corporation Act (cap. 32.02) of the laws of Malawi is looking for suitably
qualified, dynamic and experienced, mature individual with no criminal records to fill the vacant positions in its establishment. The positions are tenable at Regional Office (North)
1. POSITION: OFFICE ASSISTANT
LOCATION: REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH
Department: Administration Section
Reporting to: Registry Supervisor
Responsible for: None
Purpose of the Job: To provide messengerial and cleaning services
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Cleaning of offices
b) Photocopying, binding and filing documents
c) Collecting and delivering mail, parcels and messages
d) Circulating office files and documents
e) Preparing office refreshments
f) Servicing meetings, workshops and seminars
g) Loading and offloading supplies
h) Washing utensils.
i) Opening and closing offices;
QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in an organisation of comparable size and complexity
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organization and coordination skills
• Ability to work long and odd hour
2) POSITION: MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC
LOCATION: REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH
Department: Workshop Section
Reporting to: Workshop Supervisor
Responsible for: None
Purpose of the Job: To repair fleet and other equipment
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Repairing vehicles and other equipment
b) Preparing vehicles for Certificate of Fitness
c) Facilitating and undertaking vehicle recovery services, from breakdown sites
d) Reporting on vehicle spare parts requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• Malawi School Certificate Education (MSCE) with City and Guilds Grade I Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
• Two (2) year's work experience in vehicle and other equipment repairs
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•Thorough knowledge of motor vehicle systems and other equipment including spare parts
• Good track record
• Problem solving skills
• Team player
• Self-starter
• Effective communication and decision making skills
• Ability to work long and odd hours with minimal supervision
3) POSITION: CARPENTER
LOCATION: REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH
Department: Maintenance Unit
Reporting to: Works Supervisor
Responsible for: None
Purpose of the Job: To provide carpentry services.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Carrying out carpentry work and repairs
b) Fixing ceiling boards, locks and branding
c) Carrying out roof repairs
d) Making shelves, cupboards, doors, chairs, tables, kitchen units etc.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with Grade I Trade Test Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
• Minimum two (2) years proven work experience in carpentry services
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Organization skills and committed to duty with sober mind
• Ability to take instructions
• Ability to exercise own initiative and judgment, excellent communication skills, self-starter, innovative and good judgment.
4) POSITION: WELDER
LOCATION: REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH
Department: Maintenance Unit
Reporting to: Works Supervisor
Responsible for: Assistant Welder
Purpose of the Job: To provide welding and fabrication services.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Fabricating Windows and doors
b) Fixing burglar bars
c) Monitoring and training Assistant Welder
d) Welding car bodies with welding arch and gas
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
a) Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with Grade I Trade Test Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
b) Minimum two (2) years proven work experience in welding and fabrication services
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
a) Organization skills, committed to duty with sober mind
b) Ability to take instructions
c) Ability to exercise own initiative and judgment, excellent communication skills, self-starter, innovative and good judgment.
5) POSITION: DRAIN CLEANER
LOCATION: REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH
Department: Maintenance Unit
Reporting to: Works Supervisor
Responsible for: None
Purpose of the Job: To provide drain clearing services.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Undertaking drain cleaning works
b) Clearing gully blockages
c) Attending to Septic tanks and soak ways
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
a) Malavi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
b) At least two (2) years proven work experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Organization skills, committed to duty with sober mind
• Ability to take instructions
• Ability to exercise own initiative and judgment, excellent communication skills, self-starter, innovative and good judgment.
6) POSITION: BRICKLAYER
LOCATION: REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH
Department: Maintenance Unit
Reporting to: Works Supervisor
Responsible for: Assistant Brick layer
Purpose of the Job: To provide bricklaying services
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Constructing new housing structures
b) Renovating houses
c) Constructing and maintaining roadside drains
d) Constructing and maintaining curvets
e) Monitoring work performance by Assistant Bricklayer
f) Building and maintaining septic tanks
g) Re-flooring and fixing tiles in houses
h) Writing and submitting regular reports
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with a Grade I Trade Test Certificate in Bricklaying
• At least two (2) years proven work experience in bricklaying services
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Organization skills, committed to duty with sober mind
•Attention to details
•Ability to work with minimal supervision
7) POSITION: ELECTRICIAN
LOCATION: REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH
Department: Maintenance Unit
Reporting to: Works Supervisor
Responsible for: None
Purpose of the Job: To provide electrical maintenance and installation service
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Wiring and rewiring of new and old houses
b) Fixing of new electrical fittings/appliances
c) Testing, checking and fixing of all switch gears
d) Inspection and fixing of mains-wire and D-Iron
e) Removing of electrical fitting in vacant houses and replacing them when being occupied
f) Carrying out preventive maintenance and safety checks
g) Writing and submitting regular reports
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with a Grade I Trade Test Certificate or City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering
• At least two (2) years proven work experience in Electrical Engineering services
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Organization skills, committed to duty with sober mind
• Attention to details, ability to exercise own initiative and judgement
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, innovative
8) POSITION: PLUMBER
LOCATION: REGIONAL OFFICE NORTH
Department: Maintenance Unit
Reporting to: Works Supervisor
Responsible for: None
Purpose of the Job: To provide plumbing
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Carrying out repairs
b) Replacing worn out fitting
c) Attend to emergencies
d) Installing fittings
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with a Grade I Trade Test
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
a) Organization skills, committed to duty with sober mind
b) Ability to exercise own initiative and judgment, excellent communication skills, self-starter, innovative and good judgement
c) Ability to work with minimal supervision
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application letters, full detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVS) including three traceable referees and copies of certificates should be sealed in an envelope clearly marked "Application for the Post addressed to:
The Regional Manager ( N)
Malawi Housing Corporation
PO Box 84
MZUZU
Or should be dropped in the box marked "Application Letters" at the Malawi Housing Corporation, Regional Office (North) reception.
The closing date of receipt of applications is 31 July, 2025 only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.