Administrative Assistant

Malawi Housing Corporation

The Malawi Housing Corporation, a statutory Corporation established by the Malawi Housing Corporation Act (cap. 32.02) of the laws of Malawi is looking for suitably qualified, dynamic and experienced, mature individuals with no criminal records, to fill the vacant position in its establishment. The position is tenable at Regional Office (Centre)

POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (1)

LOCATION : REGIONAL OFFICE (CENTRE)

Purpose of the job

To provide secretarial services and administrative support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Typing memos, reports, circulars and letters and taking and compiling minutes
  • Preparing and processing internal and external travel arrangements for Directors or Managers
  • Preparing and making arrangements for meetings
  • Faxing, photocopying and filing documents
  • Updating the Director’s or Manager’s diary on daily basis
  • Recording circulation of files
  • Keeping and replenishing office requirements for Directors or Managers
  • Attending to both incoming and outgoing telephone calls
  • Managing office suppliers and re-order when required
  • Attending to visitors and booking appointments.

QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Malawi School Certificate of Education
  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Administration
  • At least two (2) years’ work experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITY

  • Mature and well disciplined with pleasant and courteous personality.
  • High level of confidentiality
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and use of own initiative
  • Excellent ICT and word processing skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

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 addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Malawi Housing Corporation
PO Box 414
LILONGWE

and should be dropped in the box marked “Application Letters” at the Malawi Housing Corporation, Head Office.

The closing date of receipt of applications is 06 December, 2024 only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.