Inspection Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY (NWRA)

POSITION: INSPECTION ASSISTANT ( 3 POSITIONS)

Location: Blantyre, Liwonde, Mangochi, Nkhotakota and Salima

OVERVIEW 

The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:

Post: Inspection Assistant (3)  

Grade: NW 7  

Responsible to: Assistant Inspections Officer  

Location: Blantyre, Liwonde/Mangochi, Nkhotakota/Salima

Purpose of the Job:  

To provide technical and administrative support in inspections, compliance monitoring and enforcement activities.

Key Duties:  

• Assist in carrying out routine and ad hoc inspections of water resources users and regulated sites • Collect field data, meter readings and maintain accurate records for reporting • Collect, label, handle and transport water samples for laboratory analysis • Assist in preparing inspection checklists, notices, and other documents • Prepare equipment and materials for inspection activities • Support civic education and stakeholder awareness on compliance requirements • Assist in compiling data and calculating annual charges for water resources use • Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on work done • Carry out data entry and records update 

Minimum Qualification and Experience:  

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) plus a certificate and/or experience in Water Resources Management, Environmental Management, Laboratory Science, Natural Resources Management or a related field • At least one (1) year of relevant experience in field support, inspections, sample collection, or records management will be an added advantage 

How to Apply:  

The NWRA is an equal opportunity employer. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

Submit applications with up-to-date detailed CV, copies of certificates, and names and addresses of three traceable referees to:

The Chief Executive Officer,  

National Water Resources Authority,  

TAURUS House, Private Bag 363, Lilongwe 3.

Closing Date: 26th June 2026. Only complete applications will be considered.