High Court Judge (Grade JS6)
Company: The Judicial Service Commission, Republic of Malawi
Location: Blantyre, Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu
Job Type: Full Time
Deadline: 2026-03-17
About
The Judicial Service Commission of the Republic of Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified Malawian citizens for the position of High Court Judge within the Malawi Judiciary.
Key Duties
- Hear and determine cases falling within the jurisdiction of the High Court of Malawi.
- Adjudicate cases impartially and independently in strict adherence to the Constitution and all applicable laws.
Qualifications
- Applicants must possess high integrity, be capable of managing large volumes of work, and hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an accredited institution.
- Candidates must be fit and proper to exercise the functions of a Judge.
- Must not have been convicted by a competent court of a criminal offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment without the option of a fine.
- Must currently be, or have previously served as, a judge of a court with unlimited jurisdiction in criminal or civil proceedings, or be entitled to practice as a legal practitioner, advocate, or solicitor in such court and have practised for not less than ten (10) years.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letters, attaching copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:
The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
P.O. Box 30133,
Area 13,
City Centre,
Lilongwe 3.
Applications must be received not later than 17th March, 2026.
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