Multiple Positions at Ministry of Lands

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Malawians, Civil Servants or non-civil servants, as the case may be, depending on the requirements of the post, for the vacancies listed below existing in the Civil Service:

MINISTRY OF LANDS

Vac.50/24
Post: Architect (Grade H)
Salary: Within the Grade H salary scale segment
Location: Department of Housing

Qualifications

Applicants Should be in possession of Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, obtained from a recognized institutions.

Duties

1. Developing ideas keeping in mind needs, building usage and environmental impact;
2. Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovation and functional designs in line with architectural plans;
3. Producing detailed blueprints and make any necessary corrections;
4. Ensuring that all works are carried out in specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations;
5. Making on site visits to check on projects status and reports on project;
6. Advising on contractual claims and disputes;
7. Analyzing outcomes and details progress reports;
8. Any other duties assigned from time to time.

(2760/77(a)/24)

 

Vac.51/24

Post: Structural Engineer (Grade H)
Salary: Within the Grade H salary scale segment
Location: Department of Housing

Qualifications

Applicants Should be in possession of Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, obtained from a recognized institutions.

Duties

1. Preparing reports, designs and drawings;
2. Designing construction projects by studying project concepts, architectural drawings and models;
3. Confirming adherence to construction specification and safety standards by monitoring project progress, inspecting construct sites and verification of calculations and placement;
4. Providing technical advice to the site clerks;
5. Making sure that building regulations and standards approved are properly followed;
6. Liaising with relevant professionals or team such as architects, engineering etc.;
7. Maintain operations by enforcing projects and operational policies and procedures;
8. Supervising and inspecting works undertaken by contractors;
9. Assisting in the administration and management of contracts;
10. Supervising properties and checking of structures;
11. Any other duties assigned from time to time.

(2760/77(b)/24)

 

 

Vac.52/24

Post: Hydrographer (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Ministry of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants Should be in possession of Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Land Survey or Land Management (Land Surveying), obtained from a recognized institutions.

Duties

1. Conducting Bathymetric Surveys;
2. Conducting Coastal Surveys;
3. Analyzing Lake Bed Samples;
4. Processing off- shore and Coastal Survey;
5. Producing Bathymetric Sheets;
6. Any other duties that maybe assigned from time to time.

(2760/77(c)/24)

 

 

Vac.53/24

Post: Land Registrar (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Department of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants should be in possession of either a Bachelor of Science degree in Land Management or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties

1. Registration of Land transactions on daily basis;
2. Settling of Land disputes with his/her jurisdiction;
3. Liaising with other stakeholder on land transactions;
4. Approving of draft instruments from various clients (banks financial institutes, Lawyers);
5. Site inspection of development project;
6. Maintaining of land registrar;
7. Drafting documents and other instruments.

 

Vac.54/24

Post: GIS/ Remote Sensing Officer (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Department of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants should be in possession of Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Geographical Information System, Land Management (Land Surveying), Earth Science and Geography obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties

1. Providing technical support and training to staff ad stakeholders on GIS and remote sensing tools, techniques, and applications;
2. Planning and managing GIS and remote sensing projects, including timeline, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful completion;
3. Analyzing and interpreting remote sensing data including drone images to extract relevant information GIS;
4. Performing spatial analysis and modeling using GIS software to support decision- making processes and project planning;
5. Collecting, analyzing and managing geospatial data from various sources, including satellite imagery, aerial photography and field surveys.
6. Developing and maintaining geospatial databases ensuring data accuracy, integrity and accessibility;
7. Preparing detailed reports, documentation and metadata for geospatial data and analyses, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

(2788/569(c)/24)

 

Vac.55/24

Post: Photogrammetrist (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Department of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants should be in possession of Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Geographical Information System, Land Management (Land Surveying), Earth Science and Geography obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties

1. Planning and organizing photogrammetry work;
2. Processing tenders for aerial photography;
3. Organising flight plans;
4. Undertaking final checking of quality aerial images;
5. Developing work plan for photogrammetry ;
6. Identifying of control points;
7. Carrying out achieving of satellite and aerial images.

(2788/569(b)/24)

 

 

Vac.56/24

Post: Valuation Officer (Data Licensing) (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Department of Lands

Qualifications:

Applicants should be in possession of Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following fields: Land Economy, Land Management (Estate Management) and Real Estate Management obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties

1. Collecting data on real estate sales and rents from the industry;
2. Assisting in maintaining data quality and integrity;
3. Creating records in respect of details relating to sales and rental information;
4. Preparing regular reports on data licensing activities and compliance;
5. Coordinating data access requests from external parties regarding data licensing terns and usage;
6. Administering and managing data licensing agreements and contracts;
7. Assisting in property valuation for various proposes
8. Conducting market research (Real Property)
9. Conducting in-house training
10. Updating electronic Lands records
11. Producing monthly reports.

(2787/554(b)/24)

 

Vac.57/24

Post: Land Surveyor (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Department of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants should be in possession of Bachelor of Science degree in either Land Surveying or Land Management (Land Surveying), obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties

1. Carrying out survey in line with an approved observation Scheme
2. Carrying out survey computations (process data)
3. Preparing survey drawings
4. Carrying out survey to generate geodetic transformation parameters
5. Supervising subordinate staff
6. Carrying out office and field reconnaissance

 

Vac.58/24

Post: Land Inspection and Enforcement (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Department of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants should be in possession of either a Bachelor of Science degree in Land Management or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties

1. Enforcing by issuing notices on those who are in breach of the relevant legal provisions and laid down procedures.
2. Updating records on the notices issued to determine those who have remedied the breach of covenants and those who have not remedied (helps to know the deliverables and know how many plots are available)
3. Managing land disputes.
4. Resolving customer complaints.
5. Ensuring compliance with Land Regulations.
6. Assessing all land related matters to ensure that regulations are followed.
7. Evaluating remedial procedures for compliance with regulations

 

 

Vac.59/24

Post: Nautical Cartographer (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Department of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants should be in possession of Bachelor of Science degree in Geographical Information System (GIS) obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties

1. Conducting feature extraction
2. Conducting field verification
3. Compiling Charts
4. Enhancing Charts
5. Producing fair Charts for quality assurance

 

 

Vac.60/24

Post: Legal Officer (Grade I)
Salary: Within the Grade I salary scale segment
Location: Department of Lands

Qualifications

Applicants should be in possession of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, obtained from accredited institutions.

Duties

1. Conducting research/search for documents and evidence under dispute from all departments;
2. Drafting of legal documents for land disputes to be presented to Ministry of Justice/Attorney General
3. Drafting notices and legal instruments against no complaints lesses;
4. Routine reporting and updating of cases being handled and completed;
5. Reviewing and enforcing of regulatory legal framework;
6. Drafting and reviewing contracts;
7. Providing legal advice to administration and human resource/administration legal issues

(2789/589(b)/24)

 

Vac.61/24

Post: Clerk of Works (Grade J)
Salary: Within the (Grade J) salary scale segment
Location: Department of Housing

Qualifications:

Applicants Should be in possession of a Diploma in Structural Engineering, obtained from recognized institutions.

Duties

1. Inspecting construction sites regularly to ensure that work is being performed according to the plans and within safety guidelines;
2. Assigning workers to their tasks and supervising then throughout the construction process;
3. Preparing construction drawings and plans according to building codes;
4. Inspecting building materials for potential hazards such as termites or molds;
5. Recording costs related to labour, equipment, materials and other expenses for each phase of construction;
6. Coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other team members involved in a construction project;
7. Performing site measurements to ensure that construction conforms to architecture and durability;
8. Preparing reports on progress made on construction projects;
9. Any other duties assigned from time to time.

(2754/719/23)

Note:
Documentary evidence of major requirements specified in the advertisement shall be required during interviews. Serving officers will also be required to demonstrate during the interviews that they are permanent and pensionable officers in the Civil Service by producing letters of confirmation in appointment in addition to letters of condition of appointment on probation (PSR 19).

Method Of Application

Civil Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Interested qualified candidates should submit their applications together with copies of relevant Certificates and Curriculum Vitae to: –

The Secretary
The Civil Service Commission
P.O. Box 30133
LILONGWE 3

Email: [email protected]

To reach her not later than 4th October, 2024