DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE

VACANCY: PARKS AND WILDLIFE ASSISTANT

Location: Various National parks
Grade: M

SALARY

Within the Grade M Salary Segment

OVERVIEW

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife under the Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism invites applications from suitably qualified and dedicated individuals to fill the position below:

QUALIFICATION

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with credit passes in English and Mathematics plus at least one credit pass in the following subjects: Geography, Agriculture and Biology.

Serving officers must possess Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) and have a minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in any of the following positions within National Parks and Wildlife Reserves and Sanctuaries:

• Messenger (Grade P)

• Security Guard (Grade P)

• Fence Attendant (Grade Q) with Basic Anti-Poaching Certificate (BAP)

• Honorary Rangers who possess both MSCE and Basic Anti-Poaching Certificate (BAP) are encouraged to apply.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct law enforcement and anti-poaching patrols in protected areas.

2. Collect ecological and wildlife monitoring data.

3. Participate in wildlife crime investigations and problem animal control.

4. Provide environmental education, community wildlife extension, and resource-use guidance.

5. Offer visitor interpretation and tour guiding services.

6. Provide security to protected areas, including manning entry and exit points and designated ports of entry.

7. Safeguard departmental property and support conservation operations.

Interested candidates meeting the above minimum requirements of the position should submit their applications and updated CVs, and attach copies of relevant certificates and National Identification (ID). Applications should be hand delivered to Tourism House, OIT Convention Drive (City Centre) or addressed to:

The Chairperson,
Appointments and Disciplinary Committee
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism,
P/Bag 326,
Lilongwe 3.

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 6th March, 2026. Only shortlisted applicants shall be acknowledged.