About Us

Central Poultry Limited (CP) is a Malawian multinational food company headquartered in Lilongwe. Founded in 2000, CP is the largest poultry producer in Malawi, with export networks across Southern Africa. The company is fully vertically integrated, managing the entire value chain from “egg to table.”

About the Role

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, labor laws, and internal regulations. The successful candidate will coordinate and handle disciplinary matters, conduct investigations, monitor compliance issues, and promote ethical conduct across company operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other duties, the following:

• Coordinate and conduct disciplinary hearings in accordance with company procedures and labor laws.
• Prepare disciplinary charges, notices, hearing documents, and outcome reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of disciplinary and investigation records.
• Advise management on disciplinary procedures, labor compliance, and risk management matters.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, conditions of service, and statutory requirements.
• Follow up on the implementation of disciplinary outcomes and corrective actions.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections within company departments and farms.
• Train supervisors and managers on disciplinary procedures and compliance requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports on disciplinary cases, investigations, and compliance trends.
• Promote ethical conduct and a culture of accountability within the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration, Criminology, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in handling disciplinary hearings, investigations, compliance, or labor relations.
• Sound knowledge of Malawi Labour Laws and disciplinary procedures.
• Strong investigation, report-writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and integrity.
• Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in a manufacturing, farming, or production environment will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Honest and highly ethical.
• Firm and objective in decision-making.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Structured training and mentorship.
• Hands-on industry experience.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading poultry company.

• Coordinate and conduct disciplinary hearings in accordance with company procedures and labor laws.
• Prepare disciplinary charges, notices, hearing documents, and outcome reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of disciplinary and investigation records.
• Advise management on disciplinary procedures, labor compliance, and risk management matters.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, conditions of service, and statutory requirements.
• Follow up on the implementation of disciplinary outcomes and corrective actions.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections within company departments and farms.
• Train supervisors and managers on disciplinary procedures and compliance requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports on disciplinary cases, investigations, and compliance trends.
• Promote ethical conduct and a culture of accountability within the organization.

• Strong investigation skills
• Report-writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet strict deadlines

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration, Criminology, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in handling disciplinary hearings, investigations, compliance, or labor relations.
• Sound knowledge of Malawi Labour Laws and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience in a manufacturing, farming, or production environment will be an added advantage.