Job Region: Blantyre

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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC. 20/2025 -26Job title: Scientific Officer (Civil Engineering)
Grade: BS6
Reporting to : Senior Scientific Officer
Department: Testing Services Development
Section: Engineering
Responsible for : Senior Laboratory Technician
Number of posts: One (1)Job PurposeTo oversee daily operations of the laboratory sectionsKey Roles and ResponsibilitiesChecking on test data and compilation of test reports in the laboratory.Supervising senior laboratory technicians;Ensuring that reagents are correctly prepared and standardized at all times;Preparing progress reports and annual budgets for the sections;Conducting relevant consultancies,Checking and consolidating progress reports for the sections;Developing Standard Operating Procedures;Appraising performance of Senior Technicians;Supervising the collection of samples;Preparing reference materials; andAssigning samples to Laboratory Technicians.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possess:Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering obtained from a recognized institution.At least 3 years’ practical experience in a related field.Mode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC. 23/2025 – 26Job title: Legal Metrology Officer
Grade: BS6
Reporting to: Senior Legal Metrology Officer
Department: Metrology Services
Section: Legal Metrology
Responsible for: Senior Legal Metrology Technician
Number of posts: Three (3)Job PurposeTo ensure the effective and efficient verification of weighing and measuring equipment.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesFacilitating the verification of weighing and measuring instruments;Planning verification and inspection trips;Supervising Senior Legal Metrology Technicians;Maintaining accuracy of legal metrology working standards;Inbating legal proceedings against contraveners of the Act.Verifying working standards;Keeping and updating records for verification equipment;Initiating maintenance of equipment;Compiling weekly progress reports, andAppraising the performance of Senior Legal Metrology Technicians.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possessA Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics/Engineering/Technical Education/Metrology.At least 3years’ practical experience in a related field.Mode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC. 22/2025 -26Job title: Scientific Officer (Radiochemistry)
Grade: BS6
Reporting to : Senior Scientific Officer
Department: Testing Services Development
Section: Engineering
Responsible for: Senior Laboratory Technician
Number of posts: One (1)Job PurposeTo oversee daily operations of the laboratory sectionsKey Roles and ResponsibilitiesChecking on test data and compilation of test reports in the laboratory, Supervising senior laboratory technicians;Ensuring that reagents are correctly prepared and standardized at all times;Preparing progress reports and annual budgets for the sections;Conducting relevant consultancies;Checking and consolidating progress reports for the sections;Developing Standard Operating Procedures;Appraising performance of Senior Technicians;Supervising the collection of samples;Preparing reference materials; andAssigning samples to Laboratory Technicians.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possessA Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering obtained from a recognized institution.At least 3 years’ practical experience in a related field.Mode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC. 21/2025 – 26Job title: Scientific Officer (Microbiology)
Grade: BS6
Reporting to: Senior Scientific Officer
Department: Testing Services Development
Section: Engineering
Responsible for : Senior Laboratory Technician
Number of posts: One (1)Job PurposeTo oversee daily operations of the laboratory sections.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesChecking on test data and compilation of test reports in the laboratory.Supervising senior laboratory techniciansEnsuring that reagents are correctly prepared and standardized at all times:Preparing progress reports and annual budgets for the sections;Conducting relevant consultancies:Checking and consolidating progress reports for the sections;Developing Standard Operating Procedures;Appraising performance of Senior Technicians;Supervising the collection of samples;Preparing reference materials; andAssigning samples to Laboratory Technicians.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possessA Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering obtained from a recognized institution.At least 3 years’ practical experience in a related field.Mode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC.19/2025 -26
Job title: Standards Officer (F&A)
Grade: BS6
Reporting to : Senior Standards Officer (F&A)
Department: Standards Development
Division: Food & Agriculture
Number of posts: One (1)Job PurposeTo provide leadership and guidance in developing national standards and maintaining related information.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesRegistering new standardization work items;Conducting information search pertaining to Standards writing activities;Preparing draft standards for consideration by Technical committees;Organizing technical committee meetings;Providing secretarial services to technical committee meetings:Reviewing Malawi standards to keep them up to date with current trends, Preparing and submitting draft standards to Standardization, Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Metrology Committee (SOAMC);Preparing progress reports on quarterty basis;Updating technical committee membership:Advising the Senior Standards Officer on matters pertaining to standards development; and Participating in regional and international Standardization programs.Required Academic Qualifications and ExperienceThe ideal candidate should possessA Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Engineering or Natural Sciences fieldAt least 3 years’ working experience.Mode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC. 24/2025 -26Job title: Industrial Metrology Officer
Grade: BS6
Reporting to : Senior Legal Metrology Officer
Department: Metrology Services
Section: Industrial Metrology
Responsible for: Senior Metrology Technician
Number of posts: Three (3)Job PurposeTo ensure effective and efficient implementation of industrial metrology activities.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesSupervising Senior Industrial Metrology Technicians;Facilitating the calibration of weighing and measuring instruments;Planning calibration trips;Maintaining accuracy of working standards;Creating and maintaining equipment files for measuring and test equipment requiring calibration;Drafting reminder letters to clients on equipment due for calibration;Keeping and updating records for calibrated equipmentInitiating maintenance of equipment:Compiling weekly progress reports, andAppraising the performance of Senior Industrial Metrology Technicians.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possessA Bachelor of Science Degree Metrology/Physics/Engineering/Technical Education.At least 3 years’ practical experience in a related field.Mode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC. 27/2025 -26Job title: Laboratory Technician (Mechanical)
Grade: BS8
Reporting to: Senior Laboratory Technician
Department: Testing Services Development
Section: Instrument Support
Responsible for: Senior Laboratory Assistant
Number of posts: One (1)Job PurposeTo generate analytical data.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesDiagnosing general condition of faulty equipment received from clients;Repairing and maintaining equipment;Calibrating equipment
Preparing periodic Report,Installing laboratory equipment;Training users in correct usage of laboratory equipment:Carrying out inspections and testing of imported Bectrical and Electronic Equipment.Appraising the performance of Senior Laboratory Assistants.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possessA Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years’ practical experience in Mechanical Engineerings orA Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 1-year practical experience in Mechanical Engineering.Mode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT. AC.26/2025 – 26Job title: Quality Monitoring Technician (Inspection and Sampling)
Grade: BS8
Reporting to : Deputy Director of Quality Assurance Services
Department: Quality Assurance Development
Section: Inspection and Sampling
Responsible for : None
Number of posts: Eleven (11)Job PurposeTo effectively implement the inspection and sampling of products.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesRegistering of inspection requests,Conducting industrial quality audits for product certification based on national and international requirements;Providing technical advice to the Senior Quality Monitoring Services Technician (Inspection and sampling) on matters pertaining to inspection and sampling of productsInspecting and sampling of products;Handling of all samples;Managing records related to inspection and sampling; andConducting quality monitoring market surveys.Required Academic and Professional Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possessA Diploma in Natural Sciences or Engineering.At least 2 years industrial experience in quality assuranceMode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC. 29/2025 -26Job title: Laboratory Assistant (Mechanical)
Grade: BS10
Reporting to: Laboratory Technician
Department: Testing Services Development
Section: General Chemistry/Petrochemicals/Food Chemistry
Number of Posts: One (1)Job PurposeTo keep laboratory environment cleanKey Roles and ResponsibilitiesCleaning laboratory apparatus and equipment;Sweeping mopping and dusting the laboratory,Washing and pressing laboratory coats,Disposing obsolete samples and waste;Setting samples for physical and chemical testing;Required Academic Qualifications and ExperienceThe applicant should possess:Malawi School Certificate of Education plusA minimum of two years’ practical experience in a similar job.Mode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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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 vacanciesVac. No. BS/EXT.VAC. 03/2025/2026
Job title: Deputy Director of Testing Services (Engineering Technology)
Grade: BS4
Reporting to: Director of Testing Services
Department: Testing Services Development
Section/Division: Engineering Technology
Responsible for: Senior Scientific Officers
Number of posts : One 1)Job PurposeTo provide headship and provide overall supervision for efficient provision of testing services.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesPlanning and coordinating procurement of equipment and installationVerifying laboratory results;Training on the job laboratory personnel;Ensuring that appropriate equipment and consumables are adequately available all the times;Planning, organizing and coordinating work programs for the divisionCoordinating the preparation of divisional budget and presentation of the same to the Director,Monitoring and evaluating implementation of laboratory quality systems;Monitoring the implementation of the approved divisional budget;Consolidating progress reports;Appraising the performance of Senior Scientific Officer.Required Academic Qualifications and ExperienceA Master’s Degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering.At least 4 years’ practical experience at a Senior Scientific Officer levelMode of ApplicationThe 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 clearty marked on top with post being applied for before close of business on 30th June, 2025 to:The Director General
Malawi Bureau of Standards
P.O. Box 946
BLANTYRE

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