Tobacco Commission (TC)
The Tobacco Commission (TC) was established by an Act of Parliament under the Tobacco Industry Act No. 5 of 2024. The Commission is responsible for the provision of regulatory services, promotion and development of the Tobacco industry in Malawi. In order to efficiently and effectively execute its mandate, the Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following existing vacant post as follows:
JOB TITLE: Security Officer
GRADE: TC7
LOCATION: Head Office, Kanengo in Lilongwe
REPORTING TO: Human Resource & Office Services Manager.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB
The Security Officer shall be responsible for supervising and ensuring effective coordination of security needs of the Commission. He or she is therefore expected to perform the following duties:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise Management on security advancement in line with the Commission’s requirements;
- Liaise with security organizations on illegal cross border trade in tobacco;
- Supervise all Security corporals in the performance of their duties;
- Advise Management on the security of confiscated tobacco consignments;
- Ensure the security of all Commission’s premises and property at all times;
- Maintain security detail inciuding duty roster for ali security personnei;
- Submit to Management leave plans for all security personnel for planning purposes;
- Prepare brief and monthly reports including ad hoc reports for Management on a regular basis;
- Perform safety checks/audits and take steps to correct theft by staff;
- Any other duties relevant to the post.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
The desired candidate must possess at least Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent, coupled with at least 10 years military or police training. Any higher level of education will be an added advantage.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Maturity and high sense of responsibility and of undoubted integrity;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Analytical and planning skills;
- Investigative skills and a keen eye for details;
- Quick to respond to issues;
- Ability to motivate subordinates;
- Ability to work at odd hours depending on job requirements.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Eligible candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should submit their applications along with copies of Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae, the and names and contacts details of their three (3) traceable referees not later than 5th July, 2024, to:
The Acting Chief Executive Officer
The Tobacco Commission
P.O. Box 40045
Kanengo
LILONGWE 4.
The applications must be clearly marked “Application for the Post of Security Officer”