Messenger.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is a statutory organisation established in 1972 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 51:02). Its mandate is to promote standardisation of commodities and their manufacture, production, processing or treatment, and to provide verification and calibration of weighing and measuring instruments.
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The Bureau invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the following position:
1. JOB DETAILS
- Job Title: Messenger
- Grade: BS13
- Vacancy Reference Number: BS/EXT. VAC/MULZ/22-2026/27
- Reporting To: Head Messenger
- Department: Human Resource and Administration
- Section: Human Resource and Administration
- Duty Station: Muloza, Mulanje
2. JOB PURPOSE
To provide administrative support services.
3. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Cleaning offices and premises.
- Posting and collecting mail from the post office.
- Moving files from one office to another.
- Preparing and serving tea and refreshments for staff.
- Running official errands.
- Photocopying, scanning and appropriately filing documents.
- Arranging meetings by reserving rooms and managing refreshments.
- Interacting with clients, visitors and vendors.
- Performing clerical duties, including mailing and filing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Performing receptionist duties when required.
- Undertaking any other duties relevant to the position.
4. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
- At least two (2) years’ experience in messengerial duties.
5. MODE OF APPLICATION
The Malawi Bureau of Standards is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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The Bureau is committed to promoting merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism.
Canvassing is strictly prohibited, and any candidate involved in such practices shall be disqualified.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following:
- A written application letter.
- Copies of relevant certificates.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees.
- A photocopy of the National Identity Card.
Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the position being applied for, and addressed to:
The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE
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Deadline for Applications: 6th November 2026
NOTE: Applications should be physically delivered to the Malawi Bureau of Standards Office in Muloza.
