Malawi Bureau of Standards
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is a statutory organization established in 1972 by an Act of Parliament (Cap 51:02) with a mandate to promote standardization of commodities and their manufacture, production, processing or treatment and to provide for the verification and calibration of weighing and measuring instruments: and further to provide for matter incidental to or connected with standardization.
The MBS is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested persons to fill the following vacancies:
12. Vac. No. BS/EXT. VAC. 15/2025 -26
Job Title: Receptionist
Grade: BS11
Reporting to: Assistant Administration Officer
Responsible for: None
Number of posts: One
Job Purpose
To provide administrative support services.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Serving visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately;
2. Notifying company personnel of visitors’ arrival;
3. Maintaining security and telecommunications systems;
4. Informing visitors by answering or referring inquiries;
5. Directing visitors by maintain employee and departmental directories;
6. Answering and addressing incoming calls in a timely and polite manner;
7. Receiving, sorting and distributing mail/deliveries;
8. Providing basic and accurate information in person and through phone or email;
9. Booking meetings;
10. Ensuring reception area is tidy and presentable with all necessary stationary and materials eg pens, forms and brochures;
11. Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook);
12. Provide excellent customer services;
13. Scheduling appointments;
14. Maintaining visitors’ logs.
Required Academic Qualifications and Experience
The applicant should possess:
1. Malawi School Certificate of Education plus
2. A minimum of two years’ practical experience in front office operations.
Mode of Application
The Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The Bureau is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism. As such, any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved in such shall
be disqualified.
Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter together with copies of relevant certificates, detailed current Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of three traceable referees plus a copy of the National Identity Card in a sealed envelope clearly marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 21st May, 2025 to:
The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P O Box 946
BLANTYRE