Local Government Service Commission · Various District CouncilsPosted October 17, 2026Listing expires October 31, 2026
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant posts existing in various District councils.
POST TITLE: Chief Human Resource Management Officer
GRADE: Grade F/M3
SALARY: Within the range of grade F salary segment
LOCATION : Various District Councils
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Applicants mustbe serving Principal Human Resource Management Officers (Grade G/M4) or Principal Administrative Officer (Grade G/ M4), Principal Human Resource Planning Officers (Grade G/M4) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in local authorities and must be in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or Public Administration from an accredited institution.
DUTIES
- Conduct research and review of terms and conditions of service for Council’s and make appropriate recommendations for improvements.
- Develop and formulate human resource management policies, procedures and practices.
- Monitor, evaluate and ensure consistent implementation of human resource policies, practices and procedures.
- Undertake recruitment processes and ensure that vacancies are timely filled.
- Coordinate the training function at the Council.
- Control the Council’s authorized establishment.
- Review and administer remuneration packages including allowances and other incentives for the Council.
- Develop and recommend appropriate changes to Human Resource systems such as appraisal and performance management systems.
- Undertake direct supervision, coordination and control of staff under his/her charge.
- Monitor the processing of the Council’s Payroll.
- Ensure the observation of strict discipline of staff at the Council.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, PSR19 and promotional letters.
Applications should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 31st October 2026.
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.