Senior Human Resources and Administration Officer

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Malawi. Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market Operations and Single Buyer in Malawi.

ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing in the Optic Fiber Directorate of the Corporation.

Senior Human Resources and Administration Officer (1 Position)
Grade: ES6
Location: Blantyre
Supervised by: Director

Purpose of the Job

To provide leadership in human resource and administration functions.

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Preparing employment contracts in coordination with departmental heads and ensure alignment with HR policies and labor laws.
  2. Overseeing recruitment, placement, performance management, and staff movements such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals.
  3. Planning, coordinating, and evaluating staff training and development initiatives.
  4. Managing staff leave, advances, loans, entitlements, and welfare programs including payroll administration.
  5. Interpreting and implementing HR practices, regulations, and legal requirements.
  6. Developing and enforcing administrative policies and procedures, managing office facilities, furniture, and inventory.
  7. Organizing internal and external events and monitoring office space allocations.
  8. Providing secretarial support to the Disciplinary Committee
  9. Ensuring timely payment of utility expenses

Attributes and competencies

  • Impeccable skills in Microsoft office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Good understanding of labor laws governing employment in Malawi

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration from an accredited University
  2. Be a registered member of a Professional Body e.g., IPMM
  3. 4 years’ relevant practical experience

APPLICATION METHOD: Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on top.

ATTACHMENTS: Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with traceable referees and Copies of Certificates

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 25th June 2025.

ADDRESSED TO :

Director of Human Resources and Administration,
ESCOM House,
P. O. Box 2047,
Blantyre.

Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for interviews

ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer