Mzuzu City Council
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant posts existing at Mzuzu City Council
1. LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER
Grade: M4
Salary scale: Within (Grade M4) Government Salary Scale Segment
Location: Mzuzu City Council
Reporting to: Director of Administrative Services
Ref. No : Vac/ LGSC 174/2024/1
Duties:
- Provide legal advice, interpretation and guidance on regulations and policies to the Council
- Plan and handle all Legal matters of the Council
- Conveyancing.
- Handling cases (litigation).
- Drafting and negotiating various legal documents or instruments.
- Attending to Public Liability Claims on behalf of the Council
- Reviewing and providing legal advice on various legal Documents and instruments
- Conducting research on Legal issues
- Draft and update Council by – Laws
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time by the Director of Administration.
Qualification:
Candidates must be practicing Lawyers and admitted to BAR with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law obtained from accredited institutions.
2. DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Grade: M2
Salary scale: Within (Grade M2) Government Salary Scale segment
Location: Mzuzu City Council
Reporting to: The Chief Executive Officer
Ref. No. : Vac/ LGSC 174/2024/2
DUTIES:
- Advising the Chief Executive on Policies and procedures to be followed in the administration of staff Members.
- Dealing with Human Resource and Development.
- Budgeting for the Administration Department.
- Organizations of Civic functions in conjunctions with the Chief Executive.
- Preparation for Management meetings.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive
Qualifications:
Applicants must be in possession of a Master’s Degree in either Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in senior management position.
3. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
Grade: M2
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary Scale: Within (Grade M2) Government Salary Scale Segment
Location: Mzuzu City Council
Ref No,: Vac/ LGSC 174/2024/3
DUTIES:
- Advising the Council on all Engineering matters
- Planning and implementing capital works and programs
- Representing the assembly on all engineering issues
- Consulting and liaising with consultancy engineers and architects development projects assigned to the council.
- Maintaining roads, drains, streets light buildings and council vehicles
- Designing re-enforced concrete and steel structure.
- Preparations bills of quantities.
- Designing schemes for traffic circulation in the city
- Supervising firefighting services
- Preparing financial estimates for the Engineering Department
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Engineering from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have a Master’s Degree in Civil or Municipal Engineering obtained from a recognized University and registered with the Malawi Board of Engineers. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Public Works management or similar role.
4. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Grade: M4
Salary scale: Within (Grade M4) Government Salary Scale Segment
Location: Mzuzu City Council
Reporting to: Director of Public Works
Ref, No. : Vac/ LGSC 174/2024/4
Duties
- Advising the Council on all engineering matters
- Planning and implementing capital works and programs
- Representing the Council on ll engineering issues
- Consulting and liaising with consultancy engineers and architects’ development projects assigned to the council.
- Maintaining roads, drains, street light buildings and council vehicles
- Designing re- enforced concrete and steel structures
- Preparation of bills of quantities
- Designing schemes for traffic circulation in the city
- Supervising firefighting services
- Preparing financial estimates for the Engineering Department
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Public Works
Qualification:
Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering obtained from accredited institutions
5. BUILDING INSPECTOR
Grade: M7
Salary scale: Within (Grade M7) Government Salary Scale Segment
Location: Mzuzu City Council
Reporting to: The Director of Planning and Development
Ref. No, : Vac/ LGSC 174/2024/5
Duties:
- Conduct thorough inspections of buildings at various stages of construction to ensure compliance with local and national building codes and regulations
- Evaluate structural integrity, safety and adherence to architectural plans and specifications
- Document inspection findings accurately and prepare detailed reports for regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to address and resolve any issues identified during inspections
- Provide guidance and advice to homeowners, developers and construction professionals on building regulations and requirements
Qualification/ specifications
- Applicants must be in possession of either Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity surveying, Architecture, Construction technology or any related field.
- Proven experience in building inspector or construction supervision preferred
- In depth knowledge of building codes, zoning regulation and construction practices
- Strong analytical skills and attention to details
- Excellent communication interpersonal skills
6. SENIOR ESTATES MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Grade: M6
Salary scale: Within (Grade M6) Government Salary Scale Segment
Location: Mzuzu City Council
Reporting to: Assistant Director of Planning Services
Ref. No. : Vac/ LGSC 174/2024/6
Duties:
- The successful candidates will report to the Assistant Director Planning Services
- Maintaining proper records of tenants, landholding and city property in traditional or low cost housing areas.
- Processing applications for plots and attending to clients queries and process all matters for attention of Plots Allocation Committee.
- Advise Management on development initiatives concerning Traditional Housing Areas.
- Implementing resolutions of the plot allocation committee.
- Assessing compensation requirements for low cost housing areas development.
- Managing boundary disputes.
- Ensuring regular collection of all debts on plot charges, grounds rent and city rates.
- Supervising subordinate staff in the Estates section.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Assistant
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Planning, Town Planning, Estates Management and Development Studies. Applicants should have at least two years of work experience.
7. TOWN PLANNING OFFICER
Grade: M6
Salary scale: Within (Grade M6) government Salary Scale segment
Location: Mzuzu City Council
Reporting to: Assistant Director of Planning and Estates
Ref. No. : Vac/ LGSC 174/2024/7
Duties:
- Planning development of Traditional Housing Areas
- Preparing detailed layout designs for upgrading and site service projects.
- Preparing developments briefs for major assembly development opportunities
- Consolidating development plans for the City
- Preparing and reviewing urban structure plan
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Planning and Estates.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Bachelors of Education or Arts majoring in geography and/ or Town Planning obtained from accredited institutions. Applicants with any other similar qualifications should have at least two years of work experience.
Method Of Application
Applicants must submit their applications (quoting the vacancy reference number) together with
copies of relevant certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Telephone number and contact address to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE
Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 18th October, 2024.