Vacancy title:
Personal Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Admin & Office, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 16 2026

Duty Station:
Head Office, Blantyre | Blantyre

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Introduction

Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) is the premier provider of housing and ancillary services in Malawi, established by the Malawi Housing Act of 1964 (Cap. 32:02). Our mandate is to construct houses, develop plots, and maintain existing properties. In December 2016, the Act was amended to allow the Corporation to operate as a commercial entity, expanding our role in providing decent and affordable housing.

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following key positions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong combination of academic excellence, professional certifications, proven experience, and the specific competencies required to drive our strategic objectives.

Established Position: Personal Assistant (Re-advertised)

Location: Head Office, Blantyre

Grade: HC 7

Reporting to: Director / Senior Manager (as assigned)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Type memos, reports, circulars, and letters; take and compile minutes.
• Prepare and process internal and external travel arrangements for Directors and Managers.
• Prepare and make arrangements for meetings.
• Scan, photocopy, and file documents.
• Update the Director’s or Manager’s diary daily.
• Record circulation of files
• Keep and replenish office requirements.
• Attend to both incoming and outgoing telephone calls
• Manage office supplies and re-order when required.
• Attend to visitors and book appointments.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by authorities in line with the work.

Minimum Academic & Professional Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management, or any other related field; OR an Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies is required.

(Note: Given the grade structure, candidates with a Diploma plus extensive experience are highly encouraged to apply).

Required Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of post-qualification work experience.

Key Competencies & Skills

• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent shorthand and computer skills.
• Strong management, decision-making, and organizational skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications. Please ensure you indicate the position you are applying for.

The application should include:

• An application letter.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Names of 3 traceable referees.

Send your application via ONE of the following methods:

By Post/Hand Delivery:

The Chief Executive Officer
Malawi Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 414
BLANTYRE

“APPLICÁTION FOR [POSITION TİTLE] – [YOUR FULL NAMEJ”

Application Timeline & Acknowledgment:

Closing Date: 16th July, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

MHC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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