OVERVIEW

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the vacant positions for Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), tenable at its Head Office in Zomba.

MANEB is a Statutory Corporation established under the Malawi National Examinations Act, Chapter 30:04 of the Laws of Malawi with the statutory mandate to administer national examinations.

Application Deadline: Friday, 30th October 2026

POSITION 1: DIRECTOR OF COMPUTER SERVICES

Reports to: Executive Secretary

JOB TYPE: Fixed Contract (3 years, renewable)

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Computer Services is accountable to the Executive Secretary and is responsible for providing overall leadership, guidance, and direction in planning and executing all ICT functions of MANEB.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least a Master's Degree in ICT or any relevant qualification obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess planning and analytical skills.
• Must have a track record of high integrity.
• At least five (5) years experience at senior management level.
• Not more than 57 years of age so as to be eligible to serve for a minimum three years before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES

• A mature self-starter.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A good team builder with ability to manage and motivate subordinates.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to set priorities and make optimal allocation of resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and coordinating activities of the Department.
• Consolidating and monitoring implementation of Departmental Budget.
• Compiling and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual Departmental reports.
• Establishing work performance standards in ICT.
• Ensuring that ICT has adequate and well developed ICT personnel.
• Monitoring use and maintenance of departmental resources.
• Advising management on the suitability of software and hardware packages for ICT needs of MANEB.
• Assessing data integrity and suitability of data security procedures.
• Ensuring that program development and modification are applied according to set ICT standards.
• Participating in MANEB policy formulation and monitoring.
• Ensuring timely work output at all levels in the Department.
• Ensuring that computer operating instructions are updated when need arises (Operations).
• Convening departmental meetings regularly.
• Producing monthly and quarterly reports of the department.

POSITION 2: DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES

Reports to: Executive Secretary

JOB TYPE: Fixed Contract (3 years, renewable)

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Corporate Services is accountable to the Executive Secretary and is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating activities of the Corporate Services Department.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least a Master's Degree in either Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or any relevant qualification obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess planning and analytical skills.
• Must have a track record of high integrity.
• At least five (5) years experience at senior management level.
• Not more than 57 years of age so as to be eligible to serve for a minimum three years before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES

• A mature self-starter.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A good team builder with ability to manage and motivate subordinates.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to set priorities and make optimal allocation of resources.
• A thorough knowledge of public sector operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, organizing and coordinating activities of the Corporate Services Department.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Corporate Services Department.
• Strategizing and planning for meetings of the Board and its Committees.
• Preparing the budget for the Corporate Services Department.
• Providing regular leadership to sectional heads to ensure staff motivation and enhanced work delivery.
• Providing logistical facilitation and scrutiny of requests from various departments in enforcing procedural propriety and best practice.
• Providing secretarial services to Management meetings and Board meetings on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Controlling the departmental budget.
• Providing corporate governance advice to Management regarding legal implications of Management decisions on employees, clients and the public at large.

APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION (FOR ALL POSITIONS)

The successful candidate shall be offered a negotiable performance-based contract for a period of three (3) years that will be subject to renewal on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement, with an attractive salary, benefits and gratuity package commensurate with seniority of the position and qualification of the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY (FOR ALL POSITIONS)

Applications together with copies of relevant certificates and Curriculum Vitae should be sent to and reach:

Comptroller of Statutory Corporations

PO Box 30061

LILONGWE

Not later than Friday, 30th October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MANEB is an equal opportunity employer.