The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is a statutory organization established in 1972 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 51:02) with a mandate to promote standardization of commodities and their manufacture, production, processing or treatment, and to provide for the verification and calibration of weighing and measuring instruments, and to further provide for matters incidental to, or connected with, standardization.

The MBS is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested persons to fill the following vacancies:

Vac. No. BS/ VAC.26/2024-25

Job title: Messenger
Grade: BS13
Reporting to: Head Messenger
Responsible for: None

Job Purpose

To provide administrative support services.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Running official errands;
2. Photocopying, scanning and filing documents appropriately;
3. Arranging meetings by reserving rooms and managing refreshments;
4. Interacting with clients, visitors and vendors;
5. Performing clerical duties but not limited to mailing and filing correspondences and answering calls;
6. Performing receptionist duties when needed;
7. Performing any other duties relevant to the post.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess Malawi Schools Certificate of Education (MSCE); plus at least 2 years’ experience in messengerial duties.

Mode of Application

The Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The Bureau is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. As such, any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved in any kind shall be disqualified.

Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter together with copies of relevant certificates, detailed and updated curriculum vitae, names and contact details of three traceable referees, in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 15th November, 2024 to:

Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P O Box 946
BLANTYRE