Posted on July 13, 2026 | Job ID: 3089
Public Procurement & Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA)
Labor & Employment Law
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) was established by an Act of Parliament (No. 7 of 2025) to regulate, monitor, and oversee public procurement and the disposal of public assets in Malawi. Our mission is to provide a professional, efficient, and effective regulatory, monitoring, and oversight function on all public procurement and disposal matters. To accomplish its mission and in accordance with the provisions of the PPDA Act (2025), the Authority is inviting applications from highly qualified, experienced, and results-oriented Malawian professionals to fill the following strategic position:
Malawi business directory Job Title: Director General
Grade: PPDA 1
Location: PPDA Offices, Lilongwe
Reporting To: Chairperson of the PPDA Authority
Supervision Exercised: All Directors and Heads of Departments within the Authority.
To manage the day-to-day operations of the Authority and ensure that performance targets agreed with the Board are achieved through specific performance targets with key directorate staff.
The Director General, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, shall be responsible for the following functions in line with the PPDA Act (2025):
Undertake the day-to-day management, supervision, and guidance of all Directorates through their respective Heads, exercising authority and leadership to ensure the achievement of results-oriented objectives.
Develop, nurture, and manage a well-trained and motivated workforce to plan, implement, operate, and independently manage the delivery of public procurement services to PPDA’s clients and stakeholders.
Initiate and/or participate in the formulation of appropriate strategic, organizational, and management structures to assure optimal efficiency in serving PPDA’s clients and stakeholders.
Ensure the Authority has an appropriate and up-to-date management information system and technology to prepare annual public procurement institutional performance reports for advice to Government on mid-term and long-term policy formulation.
Advise the Board and key stakeholders on policies, regulations, and desk instructions that may be needed to further the objectives of the PPDA.
Liaise and conduct routine contacts with appropriate Government agencies to discuss, secure advice, guidance, authorization, and/or decisions on PPDA’s matters of strategic importance.
Represent PPDA at local and international meetings, seminars, and conferences on subjects relating to Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets.
Ensure strict compliance with the PPDA Act and its regulations, oversee the enforcement of procurement integrity, and manage the administrative review process in accordance with Part XI of the Act.
In accordance with Part IV of the Act, ensure the proper management of the funds and property of the Authority and oversee the efficient collection of levies and fees.
Provide comprehensive secretariat and advisory services to the Authority Board.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time by the Authority.
To be eligible for appointment as Director General, a candidate must meet the strict requirements as set out in Section 15(3) of the PPDA Act (2025):
A minimum qualification of a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree, obtained from an education institution accredited or recognized under the National Council for Higher Education Act, in one of the following fields:
Must be a paid-up member of CIPS/MIPS or any related professional body.
A minimum of ten (10) years’ proven managerial experience at senior/executive management level.
The ideal candidate must possess the following competencies:
Strategic management; strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Good knowledge of Malawi Government’s Public Finance policies and strategies, especially as they relate to management of funds, property, and disposal of assets.
Thorough knowledge of audit and compliance procedures and guidelines.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills with the ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with modern information and communication technology.
The appointment shall be for a term of three (3) years, renewable for one further term of three (3) years, subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with Section 17 of the PPDA Act (2025).
Qualified candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience should submit their applications, including:
Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR GENERAL – PPDA”
and addressed to:
The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Capital City, Lilongwe 3.
Closing Date: 24th July, 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.
PPDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, property, birth, marital or other status or family responsibilities.