Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) is the premier provider of housing and ancillary services in Malawi, established by the Malawi Housing Act of 1964 (Cap. 32:02). Our mandate is to construct houses, develop plots, and maintain existing properties. In December 2016, the Act was amended to allow the Corporation to operate as a commercial entity, expanding our role in providing decent and affordable housing.

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following key positions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong combination of academic excellence, professional certifications, proven experience, and the specific competencies required to drive our strategic objectives.

Application Deadline: 16th July 2026

POSITION 1: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES MANAGER

Location: Head Office, Blantyre

Grade: HC 4

Reporting to: Director of Technical Services / Chief Executive Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and documentation of MHC housing, commercial, and infrastructure projects from concept to completion
• Develop architectural standards, specifications, and guidelines for MHC projects
• Review and approve architectural drawings, BOQs, and design proposals for technical accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate with Works, Estates, Land, and Project teams to ensure designs are feasible and within budget
• Supervise site inspections and resolve technical issues during construction
• Ensure compliance with Malawi building codes, by-laws, accessibility standards, and environmental requirements
• Prepare tender documents and evaluate bids for architectural consultancy services
• Provide technical advice to Management and the Board on architectural matters
• Mentor and develop staff capacity in design, BIM, and sustainable building practices
• Maintain architectural records, drawing registers, and project files

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Architecture from a recognized institution
• Must be registered with the Malawi Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (or hold a valid practicing license)

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience
• At least three (3) years of this experience must be at a managerial/senior level, with proven experience in both design leadership and project delivery management
• Experience with BIM/Revit and sustainable/green building design is an added advantage

POSITION 2: PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL MANAGER

Location: Head Office, Blantyre

Grade: HC 4

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer / Director of Finance

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and monitor procurement supply and disposal policies, strategies, annual plans, and budgets
• Coordinate and implement procurement services
• Prepare Tender Documents, pre-qualification documents, and contract documents, and administer procurement contracts
• Coordinate the preparation of Procurement Notices for advertisement
• Carry out duties as Secretary for all evaluation and IPDC meetings, providing technical advice
• Prepare bid evaluation reports for forwarding to IPDC for approval
• Coordinate the inspection of goods and equipment supplied
• Prepare and submit regular reports
• Conduct performance rating and supplier appraisal for all suppliers
• Allocate work and appraise staff

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, or a related field
• Must possess a CIPS Professional Diploma
• Registered member of the Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is mandatory

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy organization

POSITION 3: REGIONAL MANAGER – SOUTH

Location: Regional Office, Blantyre

Grade: HC 4

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement MHC policies, plans, strategies, systems, and processes within the region
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement budgets for the region
• Supervise and coordinate matters relating to plot development and allocation
• Monitor the efficient and prudent utilization of human, material, and financial resources
• Coordinate training needs analysis and develop training programs to enhance employee performance
• Administer performance and reward management systems at the regional level
• Monitor minor works in progress to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with environmental standards
• Supervise the maintenance of buildings, roads, and sewer systems
• Prevent illegal plot development and illegal tenancy
• Chair the Plot and House Allocation Committee and Internal Procurement Committee Meetings

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Land Management (Real Estate Management), Land Economy, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Professional registration with a relevant recognized body (e.g., Malawi Institution of Engineers, Surveyors Institute of Malawi) is mandatory

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience
• At least three (3) years of this experience must be at a senior managerial level, with demonstrated experience in line-management (supervising professional staff) and strategic project oversight

POSITION 4: PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR (RE-ADVERTISED)

Location: Head Office, Blantyre

Grade: HC 5

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer / Board Audit Committee

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the design of operational, accounting, and other internal control systems and monitor their operation by risk assessment and detailed testing
• Monitor the implementation of risk management programs, strategies, and activities
• Conduct investigations into incidents of fraud, theft, forgeries, accidents, and other losses, and advise on remedial measures
• Vet and summarize regional audit reports
• Review procedures and processes of audit activities in accordance with the audit plan
• Monitor and advise on the performance of all Departments' approved budgets and utilization of Corporation's resources
• Review the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of all operations
• Review and enforce compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies, and other directives
• Liaise with external auditors
• Review audit files, prepare and submit reports
• Allocate work and appraise staff

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Auditing or Accounting
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors in Malawi (or hold equivalent professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CIMA)

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in auditing in a comparative organization
• A clean background check is required for the successful candidate

POSITION 5: PERSONAL ASSISTANT (RE-ADVERTISED)

Location: Head Office, Blantyre

Grade: HC 7

Reporting to: Director / Senior Manager (as assigned)

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Type memos, reports, circulars, and letters; take and compile minutes
• Prepare and process internal and external travel arrangements for Directors and Managers
• Prepare and make arrangements for meetings
• Scan, photocopy, and file documents
• Update the Director's or Manager's diary daily
• Record circulation of files
• Keep and replenish office requirements
• Attend to both incoming and outgoing telephone calls
• Manage office supplies and re-order when required
• Attend to visitors and book appointments
• Perform any other duties as assigned by authorities in line with the work

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management, or any other related field; OR an Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies is required

(Note: Given the grade structure, candidates with a Diploma plus extensive experience are highly encouraged to apply).

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of post-qualification work experience

POSITION 6: ICT OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISED)

Location: Head Office, Blantyre

Grade: HC 7

Reporting to: Principal ICT Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide 1st/2nd-line support for hardware, software, network, and peripheral issues
• Resolve user-reported problems promptly (in person, via phone, or remotely)
• Maintain a ticketing system for incident tracking and resolution
• Install, configure, and maintain servers, workstations, routers, switches, and firewalls
• Monitor network performance, security, and availability
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (e.g., Active Directory, O365)
• Deploy and update operating systems, applications, and security patches
• Manage inventory of ICT assets (licenses, hardware, software)
• Coordinate procurement and lifecycle replacement of equipment
• Implement and enforce cyber security policies (backups, antivirus, firewalls, VPNs)
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments
• Oversee server rooms, cabling, UPS systems, and cloud services
• Plan and execute system upgrades/migrations with minimal downtime
• Develop user guides and train staff on ICT tools and best practices
• Maintain technical documentation (network diagrams, configurations, procedures)
• Assist in implementing ICT projects (e.g., new software, network expansions)
• Liaise with vendors and service providers for solutions and support

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Communication Systems or a related field

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in IT support administration

POSITION 7: LAND SURVEYOR

Location: Regional Office (North), Mzuzu

Grade: HC 7

Reporting to: Regional Manager (North)

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate computations for cadastral surveys
• Conduct full land surveys (cadastral and topographic) in the region for MHC and external clients
• Timely respond to Land Survey requests and boundary conflicts
• Plan and budget for the section
• Liaise with the Estates Management Section in handling encroachment issues on MHC land banks
• Take care of survey equipment
• Prepare timely progress reports on land survey works in the region
• Allocate work and appraise staff

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Land Surveying
• Registration with the Surveyors Institute of Malawi (or equivalent recognized professional body) is mandatory

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in Land Surveying

POSITION 8: STORES CLERK (4 POSITIONS)

Location: Head Office (2), South (1), and East (1)

Grade: HC 10

Reporting to: Procurement and Disposal Manager / Stores Supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconcile stocks accounts
• Receipt goods on delivery from the Procurement and Disposal Unit and verify that goods delivered are in good order and match delivery notes and specifications
• Record stocks and update bin cards
• Issue stocks to respective user departments/divisions/sections/units
• Re-order stock items
• Prepare routine reports
• Conduct stock taking
• Identify obsolete and redundant items for timely management decision
• Post requisitions in the ACCPAC system

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• MSCE PLUS a Certificate in Procurement and Supplies (CIPS)

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of proven work experience in Stores Management

POSITION 9: MAINTENANCE CLERK

Location: Regional Offices (South and East)

Grade: HC 12

Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor / Regional Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and compile reports from tenants and open job cards for required Tradesman action
• Balance job cards and requisition materials for various Units in the section
• Requisition materials ordered by Tradesmen after assessments
• Prepare time sheets and overtime forms for all temporary employees on a monthly basis
• Physically inspect work done by Tradesmen before handing over to the Supervisor or for payments
• Type maintenance documents
• File documents in the Section
• Prepare and submit periodic reports

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• MSCE with a City and Guilds Grade 1 Certificate, or a certificate in Business Administration, Human Resources, or any relevant field

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience

POSITION 10: DRIVER

Location: Various across Malawi

Grade: HC 12

Reporting to: Transport Officer / Regional Administrator

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive Corporation's vehicles safely and in compliance with road traffic regulations
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report defects, breakdowns, or accidents promptly
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure proper care of the assigned vehicle
• Transport goods/materials and staff to required destinations
• Complete vehicle logbooks and fuel records accurately
• Adhere to the Corporation's transport, safety, and security policies at all times

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Valid driver's licence with Class C1 or C
• Defensive Driving Certificate from a recognized institution

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant driving experience

How to Apply for All Positions

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications. Please ensure you indicate the position you are applying for.

The application should include:

• An application letter
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Names of 3 traceable referees

Send your application via ONE of the following methods:

By Post/Hand Delivery:

The Chief Executive Officer

Malawi Housing Corporation

P.O. Box 414

BLANTYRE

By Email: jobapplication@mhc.mw

(Please note: This is the designated email for applications. Do not send applications to the CEO's personal or direct email address.)

Email Subject Line Format:

When applying via email, please use the following subject line format to ensure your application is properly sorted:

"APPLICATION FOR [POSITION TITLE] – [YOUR FULL NAME]"

Closing Date: 16th July 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

MHC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.