The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:
Post: Assistant Licensing Officer (3)
Grade: NW 6
Responsible to: Licensing Officer
Responsible for: Licensing Assistants
Location: Blantyre, Nkhotakota/Salima, Karonga
Purpose of the Job:
To identify water users and effluent discharger and initiate licensing processes.
Post: Assistant Licensing Officer (3)
Grade: NW 6
Responsible to: Licensing Officer
Responsible for: Licensing Assistants
Location: Blantyre, Nkhotakota/Salima, Karonga
Purpose of the Job:
To identify water users and effluent discharger and initiate licensing processes.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Blantyre
- Category: Environmental
- Closing Date: 2026-06-26
Key Responsibilities
- Identify unlicensed water abstractors, effluent dischargers and borehole drillers and facilitate licensing processes
- Identify licensed water users who are not compliant and enforce compliance
- Coordinating with District Irrigation, Water and Environment Officers to ensure compliance with Water Resources Act
- Receive, record, process and compile applications and prepare bimonthly reports
- Assist in analysing license and permit applications and recommending to supervisors
- Carrying out data entry, updating licenses and permits data in licensing registers
- Ensure all license and permit fees are paid by verifying proof of payments
- Assisting applicants in completing license and permit application forms
- Support civic education and stakeholder awareness activities
- Assist in printing and issuing licenses
- Assist Catchment Management Committees in handling applications
- Allocating and supervising the Licensing Assistant
Requirements
- Diploma in Environmental Science, Water Resources Management, Natural Resources Management, Engineering, Laboratory Science/Technology, Geography or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience in inspections, compliance monitoring, water resources management, or a related field
- Problem solving and analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team, good communication skills, attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality.
How to Apply
Submit applications with up-to-date detailed CV, copies of certificates, and names and addresses of three traceable referees to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
National Water Resources Authority,
TAURUS House, Private Bag 363, Lilongwe 3.
Closing Date: 26th June 2026.
The Chief Executive Officer,
National Water Resources Authority,
TAURUS House, Private Bag 363, Lilongwe 3.
Closing Date: 26th June 2026.
About the Company
The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) is a pivotal statutory body in Malawi, established under the National Water Resources Act of 2013. Its core mandate is the regulation, management, and protection of all water resources across the nation. This includes licensing water abstraction and dam construction, monitoring water quality, and ensuring equitable allocation for various uses within Malawi. The Authority plays a crucial role in advising the the Malawian government on water resource policies and promoting sustainable practices to safeguard this vital natural asset for current and future generations.
Regulating and managing Malawi's vital water resources.
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