The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) is seeking a Director of Regulatory Services to provide strategic leadership, oversight, guidance, and direction for registration, licensing, and data management services within the mining and minerals sector in Malawi. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance and operational efficiency within the regulatory framework.

Responsibilities or duties

Key roles and responsibilities include developing, reviewing, and implementing policies, regulations, standards, plans, programmes, and guidelines related to data management, registration, and licensing. The Director will monitor and verify alignment with the Authority’s Strategic Plan, compile and manage a comprehensive databank, and review applications for registration, renewal, or deregistration. Oversight of registration and licensing services, assessment of regulatory process effectiveness, and coordination of regulatory framework updates are also key duties. The role involves liaising with stakeholders, overseeing physical assessments, vetting applications, preparing reports for the Board, and collaborating with IT staff for database maintenance. The Director will represent the Department in various fora, prepare reports, monitor Directorate performance, and appraise staff.

Qualifications or requirements 

Minimum education qualifications include a Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, Geological/Geomechanical Engineering/Resources Engineering, Mining Law, Environmental Science, or Land Surveying from a reputable university.

Experience needed

Eight (8) years of post-graduate work experience, with at least five (5) years at a senior management level in the mining industry.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

MMRA is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Developing, reviewing and implementing policies, regulations, standards, plans, programmes and guidelines related to management of data, registration and licensing of entities in the mining and minerals sector.
• Monitoring and verifying that all departmental strategies, programmes and activities are developed and implemented in alignment with the Authority’s approved Strategic Plan and policies.
• Compiling and managing the development and maintenance of a comprehensive databank of mineral cadaster and register for registered entities.
• Reviewing the assessment and recommendation of applications for registration, renewal of registration, or deregistration of entities/players.
• Overseeing the provision of registration and licensing services to ensure compliance with regulations and operational efficiency.
• Monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of regulatory processes and recommending improvements.
• Coordinating the review and updating of regulatory frameworks to align with industry trends and best practices.
• Liaising with stakeholders, including government agencies and industry players, to enhance regulatory collaboration and compliance.
• Overseeing the physical assessment and verification of industry players/entities engaged in the mining and minerals for licensing and registration purposes.
• Vetting registration applications and preparing reports for Board decision.
• Liaising with the Information Technology staff for the development and maintenance of the licensing and registration database.
• Representing the Department in various fora on issues of registration and licensing of industry players.
• Preparing appropriate periodic and ad-hoc reports as required by the Authority.
• Monitoring performance of the Directorate and appraising staff.

• Strategic leadership
• Stakeholder engagement
• Compliance management

• Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing engineering, Geological/ Geomechanical Engineering/Resources Engineering, Mining Law, Environmental Science, or land surveying from a reputable university.