Director of Public Works

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following posts on a three-year contract existing in various District councils.

POST TITLE: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

GRADE: M2

SALARY: MK 17,862.228.00 – MK 20,702,340.00 per annum

LOCATION: Various District Councils

RESPONSIBLE TO : District Commissioner (DC)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Design/Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Irrigation Engineering or Physical planning obtained from accredited institution. The applicants should have at least five (5) years’ experiences in the similar position.

DUTIES:

1. Ensure that regulations and procedures for administering contracts on construction and maintenance projects are adhered to;
2. Supervise contractors and consultants engaged in Public Works.
3. Monitor construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance projects of Public Infrastructure, ensuring that approved standard specifications are adhered to
4. Ensure designs meet the architectural, engineering and environmental standards.
5. Monitor safety standards and environmental safeguards during construction
6. Implement government and donor funded programmes.
7. Coordinate all public works in the district.
8. Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the procurement of design and supervision consultants.
9. Conduct public infrastructure inventory and condition surveys and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for procurement.
10. Supervise preparation of detailed designs and bid document for the district council.
11. Coordinate contract administration and supervision.
12. Prepare departmental annual work plans and budgets for Public Works Projects.
13. Supervise architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, technicians and support staff.
14. Advise the Public Works Committee of the Council and the District Commissioner on all infrastructure developments in the districts.
15. Facilitate the formulation and updating of the Maintenance Policy for all infrastructure for the district council.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.

Application should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 15TH MAY, 2026.

The Executive Secretary,

Local Government Service Commission,

P.O. Box 766,

LILONGWE.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.