Malawi Housing Corporation
VACANCY
The Malawi Housing Corporation is a statutory corporation established by the Malawi Housing Corporation Act (cap. 32:02) of the Laws of Malawi is looking for suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and mature individuals to fill the following vacant position existing in its establishment. The position is tenable at the Head Office in Lilongwe.
The Company
Malawi Housing Corporation was established through the Malawi Housing Act of 1964 (Cap. 32:02) of the Laws of Malawi. Its mandate is to construct houses, develop plots and maintain the existing houses and plots. The Act was amended by Parliament in December 2016 by extending the mandate to enable the Corporation operate as a commercial entity.
Vision
To be a leading provider of decent and affordable housing and ancillary services for Malawi.
Mission
To provide and facilitate decent and affordable housing and commercial infrastructure through plot development, construction, maintenance, and property management, in an environmentally sustainable manner and as a profit-making entity.
THE VACANT POSITION
PLANNING OFFICER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collection of spatial date to aid production of maps and Layout Plans
- Spatial data entry into programs for use in preparation of of Maps/ Layouts
- Preparation of Maps/ Layouts for the corporation and other clients
- Updating of existing Maps
- Coordinate printing and reproduction of Maps and Drawings for all relevant stakeholders
- Custody of drawings and plans and maintain a register for movement of the Plans
- Maintain Document filing system
- Maintain records of planning applications in progress and permits issued
- Coordinate the obtaining of requisites planning permission for all projects to be undertaken by the Corporation from relevant Planning Committees
- Any other duties as signed by responsible officer
QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in either Planning and/or Urban Planning Geography, Land Administration with at least 2 years’ experience
- Must have mapping competency using GIS platform
- Must be registered with Malawi Institute of Physical Planning
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application letters, full detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) including three traceable referees and copies of certificates should be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Application for the Post of Planning Officer addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Malawi Housing Corporation
PO Box 414
Area 6
LILONGWE
and should be dropped in the box marked “Application Letters” at the Malawi Housing Corporation, Head Office reception.
The closing date of receipt of applications is 15th August, 2025 only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.