Malawi Housing Corporation
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
POSITION: PERSONAL ASSISTANT (2)
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE (LILONGWE)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Typing memos, reports, circulars, letters and taking and compiling minutes
- Preparing and processing internal and external travel arrangements for Directors and Managers
- Preparing and making arrangements for meetings
- Scanning, photocopying and filling documents
- Updating the Director’s or Manager’s dairy on daily basis
- Recording circulation of files
- Keeping and replenishing office requirements
- Attending to both incoming and outgoing telephone calls
- Managing office suppliers and re-order when required
- Attending to visitors and booking appointments
- Any other Duties as assigned by authorities in line with the work.
QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
- Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies
- Advanced Diploma in Business Administration or Management will be an added advantage
- Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience Post Qualification
SKILLS AND ABILITY
- High level of confidentiality
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Decision making skills
- Management skills for Executive Secretaries
- Shorthand skills
- Computer skill
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 “Principal Internal Auditor” or Personal Assistant” addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Malawi Housing Corporation
P O 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 18th September, 2025. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.