👔 CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER — PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT — BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL

📍 Location: Blantyre
📊 Grade: M3/F
💰 Salary: In line with Terms and Conditions of Service for Blantyre City Council

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill this vacant position at Blantyre City Council.

QUALIFICATIONS
👉 Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management from an accredited and recognised university
👉 At least five (5) years of practical experience in Human Resources Management

DUTIES
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources Management, the Chief Human Resources Officer – Planning and Design will:
👉 Develop, implement, and review Human Resource Plans in alignment with the Council's strategic objectives and workforce requirements
👉 Conduct workforce planning and analysis to determine current and future staffing requirements, skills gaps, and critical human resource needs
👉 Advise management on organizational structures, staffing levels, establishment, and optimal deployment of human resources
👉 Lead preparation and implementation of Training and Development Plans based on identified organizational and individual training needs
👉 Coordinate Training Needs Assessments (TNA), ensuring training interventions align with organizational priorities and competency gaps
👉 Develop and implement career development and succession planning programs to ensure availability of competent personnel for critical and strategic positions
👉 Advise management on staff development, career progression, promotions, and capacity-building opportunities per approved policies and procedures
👉 Monitor and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of training programs, assessing their impact on employee performance and organizational objectives
👉 Prepare and submit monthly work plans and progress reports on Human Resource Planning and Development activities
👉 Manage and coordinate implementation, monitoring, and review of the Council's Performance Management System to align with strategic objectives and performance targets

HOW TO APPLY
Submit an application with a detailed CV, photocopies of relevant certificates, and National Identity Card. Clearly label the envelope with the position being applied for, addressed to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766, Lilongwe
⏰ Deadline: September 12, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.