Director of Corporate Services

Malawi Railways (1994) Limited (MR94) is a body corporate established to provide reliable, safe, and efficient railway transport services in Malawi. The Corporation is mandated to coordinate and provide leadership in the development, maintenance, and management of railway infrastructure and services across the country. An opportunity has arisen to engage qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill vacant positions tenable at the Malawi Railways Headquarters in Limbe.

Director of Corporate Services

Contract: 3 years
Grade: MR2
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Legal Counsel; Business Development Manager; Human Resources and Administration Manager; Procurement Manager
Duty station: Malawi Railways Headquarters, Limbe

Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic leadership in the management of corporate services.

Duties and Key Responsibilities
– Developing, reviewing and monitoring implementation of HR, Administration, Business Development, Procurement and ICT policies, plans, strategies, programs, regulations, standards, systems and procedures including budgets.
– Coordinating general administration and human resource planning and staff development programs in liaison with heads of sections and units.
– Examining and interpreting HR and administration policies and regulations including handling of disciplinary issues and staff grievances.
– Coordinating and overseeing recruitment, selection, placement and retention of staff including administration of performance management systems.
– Coordinating and overseeing management of business development services, ICT services including policy planning issues.
– Monitoring management of human resource management information system and payroll.
– Coordinating and overseeing contract management for outsourced non-consultancy services.
– Championing the development and implementation of institution integrity issues.
– Coordinating and overseeing the management of internal and external communication, events management, facilities and information technology services.
– Overseeing the coordination of staff welfare and cross-cutting issues such as HIV/AIDS, gender mainstreaming, social responsibilities, and occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
– Maintaining partnerships with government, the public and private sectors and other relevant stakeholders.
– Preparing and submitting regular reports including service contracts.

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
– Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in HRM, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law or any related field from a recognized and accredited institution.
– Seven (7) years’ experience at senior management level in a busy organization.

Personal Specification
– Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
– Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills.
– Problem-solving and financial literacy.
– Technical skills and adaptability.
– High attention to detail.
– A verifiable results-oriented track record, be a self-starter and an effective team player.

How to Apply
Eligible candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their applications with up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating names of three traceable referees, certified copies of academic and professional certificates. Applications marked with the name of the position being applied for on the envelope should be received not later than 13th November, 2026 at 16:30 hours to the following address:

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

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

Malawi Railways is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are encouraged to apply.