Human Resource and Administration Manager – Teachers Council of Malawi

February 7, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The Teachers Council of Malawi (TCM) is a parastatal organization mandated to regulate the teaching profession in Malawi. Established under the Education Act No. 21 of 2013, TCM is responsible for ensuring high standards of professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct among teachers across all levels of the education system. The council oversees teacher registration, professional development, and compliance with ethical and professional standards to enhance the quality of education in the country.

In pursuit of its mandate, TCM invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals of Malawian origin to fill the following positions:

Job Title: Human Resource and Administration Manager

Grade: TC3
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: HR and Administration Officer; ICT Officer; Procurement Officer; Executive Assistant;

Purpose: To oversee and manage the provision of human resource and administrative support services in the Council.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Developing, reviewing and monitoring implementation of human resource and administrative policies, regulations and strategies for the Council;
2. Overseeing the recruitment and selection of TCM staff;
3. Planning, coordinating and monitoring TCM staff development programs;
4. Interpreting Human Resource and Administrative Policies and Regulations;
5. Overseeing the management and implementation of cross-cutting issues such as HIV and AIDS and;
Gender mainstreaming;
6. Overseeing the management of fleet and fixed assets;
7. Overseeing the procurement of office supplies and services and management of outsourced services in liaison with Procurement office;
8. Coordinating and administering performance and rewards management systems, processes and
procedures for the corporation
9. Preparing regular HR and administration reports as required by Council;
10. Developing divisional budget and monitoring its implementation;

Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management; Public Administration; Business Administration or Strategic Management.
  • Four (4) years’ work experience at managerial level in a busy organization

Mode of Application

Interested candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), three names of traceable referees with their addresses and contact details, copies of certificates, National Identity, a cover letter outlining their qualifications, experience, and vision for the role. Applications should be
sent to the following address or by hand not later than the 22nd February, 2025 addressed to:

The Registrar
Teachers Council of Malawi
Private Bag 35
LILONGWE

Teachers Council of Malawi is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other characteristics.

Note: Applications must be clearly marked with the positions one is applying for. For Example; “Application for the position of the Finance Manager for Teachers Council of Malawi”.

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