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  • Blantyre Water Board (BWB) and Blantyre City Council (BCC) through the Government of the Republic of Malawi are implementing the Malawi Water and Sanitation Project-1, with financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The Project will increase access to improved water supply and sanitation services in Blantyre Metropolitan Area and enhance the operational and financial efficiency of the Blantyre Water Board. The implementation of the MWSP-1 is expected to commence in June 2023, the project is for a duration of five (5) years.

Vacancy

Vacancy: Revenue Collector

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the following position:

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/10

Position               :           Revenue Collector

Grade                   :           M11/S6

Reporting To     :           Commercial Officer

Qualifications   : Applicants should possess a full Malawi Schools Certificate of Education with at a least a credit pass in Mathematics plus a Certificate in Financial Accounting or Business Management. Two(2) years’ experience in a similar or related role is a must.

Duties

  1. Sorts city rates bills in readiness for distribution
  2. Distributes city rates bills to clients
  3. Collects cheque payments from the Council’s clients
  4. Submits daily cheque payments to the Council
  5. Submits weekly revenue collection reports

 

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023

Vacancy: Ticket Seller

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the following position:

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/9

Position              :           Ticket Seller

Grade                  :           M11/S6

Reporting To    :           Market Master

Qualifications   : Applicants Should Possess a full Malawi School Certificate of Education with at a least a credit pass in   Mathematics.

Duties

  1. Issues market fee tickets to vendors
  2. Collects market fees from vendors
  3. Balances issued tickets against revenue collected on a daily basis
  4. Ensures that all vendors pay market fees on daily basis as required
  5. Ensures safe custody of market fees before submitting the fees to the market master
  6. Assists the Market Master in compiling cash ready for depositing

 

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023.

 

Vacancy: Assistant Enforcement Officer

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Enforcement Officer.

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/8

Position                :           Assistant  Enforcement Officer

Grade                    :           M10/S4

Reporting To      :           Security Officer

Qualifications     :   Applicants Should Posses A Full Malawi Schools Certificate  of Education. Those with a Diploma in Security  Services will have an added advantage. Must have served in the Malawi Police Service as a Constable for  not less than five years

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Assists in developing weekly zonal plans of operations
  2. Conducts shift handover procedures at the start and end of shift to ensure or note all matters of concern occurring during a shift are passed on for the purposes of service and incident management continuity
  3. Prepares to relocate from site to site and work at any location operated by Blantyre City Council Security Services at short notice or for a designated period of time and across various shift patterns as required.
  4. Conducts routine anti-vending patrols within the allocated zone in the City
  5. Supervises the demolition exercises of illegal structures within the city
  6. Maintains a record of all confiscated properties from illegal entities
  7. Supervises the disposal of all confiscated properties in line with Council procedures
  8. Assists in liaising with stakeholders regarding security and anti-vending matters in the city
  9. Conducts spot checks on all Council premises to ensure standard security services
  10. Maintains a duty roster for security rangers under his/her supervision
  11. Assists in producing monthly reports for the security section

 

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023

 

Vacancy: Laboratory Technician

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the position  of Laboratory   Technician

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/7

Position                 :       Laboratory Technician

Reporting              :         Sewarage Engineer

Grade                   :         M9/S4

Salary                   :         In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City  Council

QUALIFICATIONS   :         Diploma in Biomedical Sciences from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Prepares and carries out diagnostic laboratory tests.
  1. Operates and maintains standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters.
  2. Takes precise and accurate notes of experiments and their results and sometimes interprets or presents those results to senior colleagues.
  3. Prepares specimens and samples.
  4. Supervises experiments as they run.
  5. Cleans lab equipment and keeps it in serviceable condition.
  6. Carries out routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
  7. Ensures the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and properly labelled.
  8. Follows strict safety procedures and safety checks
  9. Liaises with laboratory suppliers as required

 

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023.

Vacancy: Landfill Foreman

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the position of Landfill Foreman

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/6

Vacancy            :      Landfill  Foreman

Reporting to   :       Landfill Engineer

Grade               :      M10/S5

Salary              :     In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City Council

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Certificate in Construction from a recognized institution with a minimum of four (4) years supervisory experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Coordinates, directs and supervises the work of a large crew, engaged at the evacuation of landfill sites, placement of solid waste, compaction, and covering of daily disposed refuse at a sanitary landfill site;
  2. Enforces state regulations regarding landfill operations;
  3. Supervises the collection of funds for recycling purposes;
  4. Supervises and participates in safety training programs;
  5. Exercises responsibility for the completion of time sheets, activity reports, accident and injury reports, and equipment condition reports;
  6. Analyzes causes of equipment breakdowns to ensure prompt attention to maintenance and repair needs and coordinates activities with the maintenance shop to attain maximum availability of crawler tractors, scrapers, compactors, motor graders, water tankers, and other equipment used in landfill operations.
  7. Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  8. Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023.

Vacancy: Landfill Technician

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the position of Landfill Technician

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/5

Position            :      Landfill Technician

Reporting  to   :      Landfill Engineer

Grade             :              M9/S4

Salary               :   In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City Council

Qualifications:

A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution plus a full Malawi School Certificate of Education with strong credit passes in Chemistry/Physical Science and Mathematics. Those with any relevant qualification /certificates in a related field will have an added advantage.

Experience

Two (2) or three (3) years considerable experience in the operation of motorized equipment; and must possess and maintain a Driver’s License and a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience after issuance of license.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Operates with some supervision all landfill equipment to include: front-end loader, backhoe, dozer, trash compactors and dump truck and any other related equipment;
  1. Completes daily maintenance checks and prepares required documentation;
  2. Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments on equipment;
  3. Directs traffic or serves as a spotter at the landfill;
  4. Assists with waste inspections; and,
  5. Assists with mulching, and tire shredding operations.

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023.

 

Vacancy: Sampler

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the position of Sampler;

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/4

 Position                 :       Sampler

Reporting  to        :          Sanitation Engineer

Grade                     :          M11/S6

Salary                    :          In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre                                      City Council

Qualifications:

A full Malawi Schools Certificate of Education with strong credit passes in Chemistry/Physical Science and Mathematics. Those with any relevant qualification /certificates in a related field will have an added advantage.

Experience

Performs skilled tasks by independently collecting and organizing product samples for testing and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Travels to and work on sampling sites (indoors and outdoors)
  2. Prepares and collects samples from worksite
  3. Observes, tracks, and records sample characteristics (including color, texture, shape, size, smell, density, weight, temperature, etc.)
  4. Compares sample to standard model to quickly assess basic quality of sample
  5. Tests samples and confirms that they conform to industry standards
  6. Transports samples to a specialized laboratory for testing if necessary
  7. Ensures sampling machinery and tools are clean and in a workable condition, making any necessary repairs
  8. Monitors and oversees machines that work automatically (auto-counters, sifters, etc.)
  9. Counts, measures, weighs and labels samples as needed
  10. Records sample data and enters it into a document or spreadsheet
  11. Creates and presents detailed reports on sample findings
  12. Reports any irregular findings to superiors
  13. Maintains all sample reports and ensures that they are accurate and up to date
  14. Works according to state and nationally enforced standards

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023

Vacancy: Assistant Plant Operator

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Plant Operator.

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/3

Position               :     Assistant Plant Operator

Reporting to      :      Plant Operator

Grade                   :       CW 1

Salary                   :      In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City Council

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

TEVET Level 1 Certificate in General Fitting plus Malawi School Certificate of Education. Candidates having two years of experience or above in operation and maintenance of sewage pumps and components in addition to having strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills will have an added advantage

DUTIES

  1. Operates and maintains wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and handling equipment.
  2. Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment used to treat wastewater.
  3. Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and overseeing the work of other workers within the plant
  4. Explains work instructions and adapts, if necessary, pertinent general methods and procedures in order to meet required needs.
  5. Provides training to other workers within the plant
  6. Collects samples and makes routine chemical analyses of wastewater at various points in the plant process.
  7. Cleans and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, intake wells and drying beds, and other work areas
  8. Skims grease, pumps sludge, and transfers sludge from sludge tanks to drying beds.
  9. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate the flow of wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
  10. Reads and interprets charts, flow meters, and other gauges to determine operating efficiency of equipment.
  11. Lubricates pumps, valves, and other equipment; repairs parts where necessary.
  12. Prepares the chemicals required for the testing of wastewater.
  13. Maintains the surrounding grounds.
  14. Maintains logs, records, and reports relative to the work.
  15. Requisitions supplies and materials.
  16. Responds to emergency calls
  17. Conserves resources wherever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and institution’s satisfaction
  18. Submits timely reports.

Performs other duties as assigned

 

 Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023.

Vacancy:: Plant Operator

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the  position of Plant Operator.

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/2

Position               :  Plant Operator

Reporting  to     :  Sanitation Engineer

Grade                   :  TM I-III

Salary                  :  In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City Council

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

A TEVET Level 3 Certificate in General Fitting with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in operation and maintenance of sewage pumps and components. In addition having strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills will have an added advantage

DUTIES

  1. Operates and maintains wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and handling equipment.
  2. Tends pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment used to treat wastewater.
  3. Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and overseeing the work of other workers within the plant
  4. Explains work instructions and adapts, if necessary, pertinent general methods and procedures in order to meet required needs.
  5. Provides training to other workers within the plant
  6. Collects samples and makes routine chemical analyses of wastewater at various points in the plant process.
  7. Cleans and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, intake wells and drying beds, and other work areas
  8. Skims grease, pumps sludge, and transfers sludge from sludge tanks to drying beds.
  9. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate the flow of wastewater through settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
  10. Reads and interprets charts, flow meters, and other gauges to determine operating efficiency of equipment.
  11. Lubricates pumps, valves, and other equipment; repairs parts where necessary.
  12. Prepares the chemicals required for the testing of wastewater.
  13. Maintains the surrounding grounds.
  14. Maintains logs, records, and reports relative to the work.
  15. Requisitions supplies and materials.
  16. Responds to emergency calls
  17. Conserves resources wherever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and institution’s satisfaction
  18. Submits timely reports.
  19. Performs other duties as assigned

 

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023.

Vacancy: Sewer Inspector

Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the position of Sewere Inspector.

Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/1

Position       :           Sewer Inspector (1 position)

Grade         :            M9/S4

Reporting to:           Sanitation Engineer

Qualifications

A full Malawi Schools Certificate of Education plus a TEVET Level 3 Certificate in Plumbing or an Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing with a minimum of five (5) years’ demonstrable experience in a related industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Inspects new sewer installations for tightness of joints and pitch of pipe, type of materials used and method of installation;
  2. Inspects repair works on old sewer lines and the disconnection of lines, due to the condition or removal of buildings;
  3. Inspects asphalt works, excavation and backfilling of soil; Records location of bends in pipes and location of clean outs;
  4. Keeps file records of dates and time of inspections;
  5. Updates public sewer maps showing new public installations;
  6. Prepares and submits reports concerning sewer applications and inspections; Investigates and reports on public complaints.

 

Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to

The Secretary

Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023.