Vacancy title:
Inspection Assistant - Salima

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Civil & Government, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
National Water Resources Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 26 2026

Duty Station:
TAURUS House | Salima | Salima

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The NWRA is an equal opportunity employer. Both male and female persons who meet the prerequisite qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

Purpose of the Job

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

Key Duties

• Assist in carrying out routine inspections of water resources users and regulated sites, including ad hoc inspections, in accordance with instructions and established procedures
• Collect field data, meter readings and other inspection information and maintain accurate records for reporting and follow-up
• Collect, label, handle and transport water samples and related materials for laboratory analysis in line with prescribed procedures
• Assist in preparing inspection checklists, notices, files and other documents required for inspections and enforcement processes
• Prepare equipment and materials for inspection activities, ensuring all equipment are serviceable and in working conditions and field materials such as checklists are provided for
• Support civic education and stakeholder awareness activities by assisting with dissemination of compliance requirements, water resources regulations and good water use practices
• Assist in compiling data and calculating annual charges for water resources use and related obligations to support revenue forecasting and compliance monitoring
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on work done in identifying water users for enhanced revenue generation, highlighting achievements and challenges for further guidance
• Carrying out data entry, records update and making sure they are kept safe and properly filed

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, records management or a related area will be an added advantage.

Additional Skills and Abilities

• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Good understanding of relevant laws and office procedures
• Attention to detail
• Integrity, honesty and confidentiality

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Submit applications with up-to-date detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates including names and addresses of three traceable referees. Only complete applications will be considered. All late applications shall not be considered.

The Chief Executive Officer,

National Water Resources NWRA,

TAURUS House,

Private Bag 363,

Lilongwe 3.

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