Vacancy title:
Licensing Assistant - Mzuzu

[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 | Mzuzu | Mzimba

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.

Licensing Assistant 
Grade: NW 7
Responsible to: Assistant Licensing Officer
Responsible for: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• To identify water users and effluent discharger and initiate licensing processes

Key Duties

• Assist in identifying unlicensed water abstractors, effluent dischargers and borehole drillers, and initiate the licensing process
• Assist in identifying licensed water users, effluent dischargers and borehole drillers and initiate enforcement action.
• Compiling list of unlicensed water users and effluent dischargers and report
• Assist in receiving and recording applications and preparing weekly and bimonthly reports
• Assist in ensuring that all licensing fees are paid and proofs of payments recorded accordingly.
• Participate in civic education and stakeholder awareness activities by assisting with the dissemination of awareness materials.
• Assist and guide the applicants in filling and completing license and permit application forms.
• Assist the Catchment Management Committees in handling and processing water abstraction applications.

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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