Director of Corporate Services

The Tobacco Commission
VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates of Malawian origin to fill the positions of Director of Tobacco Regulatory Services, Director of Finance and Director of Corporate Services, tenable at the Tobacco Commission’s Head Office in Kanengo, Lilongwe.

The organisation
The Tobacco Commission is a statutory corporation established by an Act of Parliament, the Tobacco Industry Act No. 5 of 2024. The major function of the Commission is to regulate and promote the development of the tobacco industry in Malawi. In order to fulfil its mandate effectively and efficiently, the Commission invites suitably qualified, experienced and dynamic individuals to apply for the positions advertised below.

Director of Corporate Services (Grade TC 2)

General description of the job
The Director of Corporate Services will oversee the Commission’s human resource and corporate management policies, strategies and plans, ensuring their effective implementation and the achievement of the Commission’s strategic objectives.

Key duties and responsibilities
The Director of Corporate Services shall be responsible for, among others, directing and guiding human resource and administration functions in accordance with applicable laws and government policies, including:
– Formulating, scheduling and implementing departmental work plans.
– Coordinating the allocation and effective utilisation of human and material resources.
– Conducting human resource analysis and staff performance appraisals, and maintaining an up-to-date staff database.
– Formulating social welfare policies and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
– Serving as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners and its Committees and Sub-Committees.
– Developing policies and strategies for attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
– Overseeing recruitment, training and development, disciplinary procedures and grievance handling.
– Overseeing procurement activities in accordance with the applicable public procurement legislation, as well as asset inventory and fleet management.

Qualifications and experience
– A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Public Administration or in a related field from an accredited academic institution; and
– A master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Public Administration from an accredited academic institution.
– Minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in Human Resources Management and Administration, with at least six (6) years at a managerial level.

Person specifications
The post requires a person who has or is:
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
– Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
– Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
– Able to adapt to the needs of the organisation and employees.
– Able to prioritise tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
– Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
– Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
– Able to quickly learn the organisation’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Appointment and remuneration
Successful candidates shall be offered a negotiable, performance-related fixed-term employment contract, with an attractive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and the seniority of the positions.

How to apply
Applications, including a curriculum vitae with at least three traceable referees and photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity, should be sent to the following address or hand delivered not later than Friday, 20th November 2026:

The Comptroller
Department of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Capital City
Lilongwe 3

The application must be clearly marked “Application for the position of Director of Corporate Services for the Tobacco Commission”.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and will be invited for interviews at short notice.