New Vacancy at Lilongwe Water Board

Lilongwe Water Board is urgently looking for suitably qualified persons of Malawi origin for the following position tenable at its Zone Offices.

Zone Accountant

Duties 
Under the Zone Manager, the Zone Accountant will be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring that all customer bills are timely produced and checked before dispatching to the customers;
• Ensuring that all overdue customer accounts are disconnected;
• Ensuring that all customer meters for their respective zone have been read on monthly basis in line with the deadlines set out by the board;
• Ensuring that all cash receipts at the zone offices are properly accounted for and promptly banked;
• Ensuring that all used and unused manual receipt books are properly kept under lock and key;
• Ensuring that zonal petty cash float is properly used for supporting only the operations of the Board and that proper accounting procedure is put in place;
• Ensuring that all requisitions and issues from the zone stores are properly authorized and accounted for;
• Ensuring that monthly Cash flow forecasts are submitted five days before the beginning of the month to which they relate;
• Ensuring that all expenditure is accounted for by the 10th of the month to which it relates;
• Ensuring that all applications for new connections are properly processed and that new accounts are opened for all fully paid up applications;
• Ensuring that all customer queries are properly recorded and forwarded to the appropriate authorities for resolutions;
• Ensuring that a proper inventory system is put in place for proper accountability of all assets under his/her charge;
• Producing monthly reports detailing all new connections, cash collections, disconnections and reconnections e.t.c done in the month.

Qualifications 

• Applicants must have Bachelor of Accountancy Degree. Those with ACCA part 2 plus three years work experience will also be considered.

Method of Application 
Applications enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be sent to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Lilongwe Water Board

P. O. Box 96

Lilongwe.

To reach him not later than 14th November, 2017.

Transport & Maintenance Officer Job at Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS)

Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) is urgently seeking to engage the services of a suitably qualified, motivated, capable and experienced individual to fill the vacant position of a Transport & Maintenance Officer tenable at its Headquarters Office in Lilongwe.

Purpose of the Job
Provision and maintenance of the vehicle fleet of MRCS, manage diverse transport operations such as overseeing vehicle establishment programmes, certifying transportation budget; and will be reporting to the Human Resources & Administration Manager.

Specific duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Specifically, the activities to be carried out shall include but not limited to the following:

• Distribution, maintenance, repair and utilization of all the vehicle fleet of MRCS;
• Allocation and proper rotation of appropriate work and assignments to the drivers;
• Keep proper inventory of all vehicles and perform regular checks on the same;
• Perform checks of all vehicles to ensure that they are in good working condition;
• Keep logs regarding the total distance which is traveled by the vehicles;
• Monitor and oversee all the responsibilities assigned to drivers, mechanics etc;
• Supervise drivers and ensure that resources are used to maximum productivity;
• Supervise the development and maintenance of the company’s transport safety policies, maintenance rules/regulations, and Motor Transport standard operating procedures (SOPs);
• Supervise drivers’ tests and maintain all records of testing and license;
• Advice on the serviceability of vehicles in use and on the disposal of the equipment deemed unserviceable or beyond economical repair.
• Should be able to compile monthly reports on total mileage covered, fuel purchased and maintenance/services carried out on each vehicle.

Key Competencies
Proven transport background;

• Good knowledge of Malawi traffic rules and regulations;
• Good mechanical background;
• Very good organizing ability;
• Ability to diagnose vehicular problems;
• Excellent inventory management skills;
• Good negotiation skills and ability to influence others to reach a consensus;
• Reliable and able to work under pressure;
• Good relationship skills and ability to deal with different kind of people including drivers, staff members.
• Computer literacy is a MUST.

Qualifications
Education

• Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent;
• A holder of a valid SADCDriving License of code Dl, C or above;
• Posses a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum of three years in a busy environment.
• Certificate in Mechanics will be an added advantage.

All interested applicants with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications, enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and names of three traceable referees, mobile numbers and e-mail address to:

The Secretary General

Malawi Red Cross Society

P.O. Box 30096

Lilongwe 3.

Or

Email : tmofficer@redcross.mw

Not later than Friday, 3rd November, 2017, and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

New Employment at Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates of Malawi origin to fill the following vacant position tenable in the Company.

Assistant Human Resources & Administration Officer

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, Humanities and Business Administration or its equivalent obtained from a reputable institution.
• Should be analytical and possess excellent leadership, organization and time management skills
• Ability to apply and interpret regulations to current situations and have excellent skills in Microsoft office software
• Aged between 25 and 45 years
• Should have at least 2 years hands on experience

Responsible to Human Resources & Administration Manager

Job Specification

• Assist in the recruitment and selection process
• Update leave, remuneration, promotions and disciplinary records
• Assist in the Pension Administration of staff
• Assist in maintenance and adherence of the terms and conditions of service and relevant policies and regulations
• Provide monthly staff statistics and assist Management on manpower forecasting and succession plans
• Assist in identification of training needs in the company and recommend areas requiring training
• Keep records of all injuries sustained on duty and duly reported to the Workers Compensation Commissioner
• Ensure that staff health and wellness is maintained by relevant welfare amenities
• Maintaining HR records by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, merit increases, tracking vacation, sick and personal time
• Orient new employees, by providing orientation information packets, reviewing policies and other HR information
• Assist in the administration of performance and reward management processes and procedures in accordance with the relevant policy.

Refrigeration Assistant

Person Specification

• Minimum MSCE, National Trade Test Grade 1 in Refrigeration and Air conditioning
• Minimum of five years’ experience
• Aged between 25-30 years
• Sober Mind and physically fit
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ready to work odd hours, over weekends and public holidays

Responsible to Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Nkula).

Job Specification

• Maintenance of air conditioners in office buildings, Power stations and staff houses
• Installation of air conditioners in office buildings, power stations and staff houses.

Risk Management Officer (Financial Operations)

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management/ Accountancy/ Business Administration/ Economics from a recognised university
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in Risk Management or related field
• Applicants with experience in the Power industry will have an added advantage
• Aged between 25 and 40 years
• Mature with demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, a team player and results oriented

Responsible to Chief Risk Management Officer

Job Specification

• Manage the process of identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting of risks affecting the Company’s business.
• Advise on investment opportunities and use of appropriate financial hedging instruments.
• Evaluate internal control systems and risk mitigating factors and recommending improvements on weaknesses.
• Monitor the Company’s financial risk management plants and programs.
• Participate in the process of developing risk management policies and procedures.
• Develop risk limits for specific tasks and submitting the same for review to the Chief Risk Management Officer.
• Maintain a risk register for financial operations of the Company.
• Develop annual risk management plans for the financial operations of the Company in line with the Strategic Plan.
• Prepare annual financial and other resources budget for the Risk Management — Financial Operations Section.
• Perform any other work related duties as my be assigned by the Chief Risk Management Officer

Method of Application:
Interested persons should submit applications attaching a comprehensive CV, relevant certificates and names of three traceable referees to reach the undermentioned not later than 10th November, 2017

Human Resources and Administration Manager

Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited

Chayamba Building

P. O. Box 1567

Blantyre

Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.