Vacancy title:
Assistant Inspection Officer - 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.

Purpose of the Job:

• Compliance monitoring through the inspection and enforcement processes.

Key Duties

• Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing inspection and enforcement activities in line with approved procedures and work plans
• Assist in inspection of water resources users and verify compliance with license conditions, abstraction limits and other regulatory requirements
• Assist in the investigations into effluent discharge, water use practices and other activities that may affect water resources control and management
• Supervise and conduct the collection and handling of water samples, inspection data and related field records for laboratory analysis and follow-up action
• Prepare preliminary inspection findings, non-compliance notices, and recommendations for enforcement actions for review and approval by the Inspection Officer
• Assist in monitoring catchment areas and other regulated entities and recommend appropriate interventions where non-compliance or environmental degradation is identified
• Taking care of inspection equipment and materials, and ensure their proper maintenance, availability and use during field operations
•  Assist in conducting civic education and stakeholder awareness activities on compliance requirements, water resources regulations and good water use practices
• Calculate annual charges for water resources use and related regulatory obligations as part of enhancing revenue forecasting and compliance monitoring
• Supervise the day-to-day fieldwork, data entry, and equipment maintenance tasks of the Inspection Assistant
• Compile and submit periodic inspection, compliance and enforcement reports

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Environmental Science, Water Resources Management, Natural Resources Management, Engineering, Laboratory Science/Technology, Geography or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant work experience in inspections, compliance monitoring, water resources management, environment management, natural resources management or a related field.

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: 24

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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