# Social Welfare Officer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/social-welfare-officer Company: BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL Category: Administration & Office Support Location: Malawi Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-31 Expires: 2026-09-12 ## Job Description Home About Contact Jobs Blogs Login Home About Contact Jobs Blogs Login Home Jobs Social Welfare Officer Social Welfare Officer Posted on August 30, 2026 | Job ID: 3629 Application Deadline: 11 days left ### Job Description VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL POSITION: SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER Location: BlantyreOVERVIEW The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitable qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant positions existing at BLANTYRE CITY COUNCILPOST: Social Welfare OfficerGRADE: M6/ISALARY: In line with Terms and Conditions of Service for Blantyre City CouncilQUALIFICATIONSApplicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, and Community Development. Those with additional training in counseling or psychosocial support will have an advantage. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and record-keeping skills, coupled with a commitment to confidentiality, are essential.DUTIESInspects and supervises child care centers, community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), and local NGOs within the City Council to ensure policy compliance and safety standardsConducts needs assessments through structured interviews, evaluations, and regular home visits to identify vulnerable groupsProvide psychosocial support, direct counseling, and guidance to vulnerable groups, including specialized services for gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV/ AIDS.Facilitates Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregiver trainingConducts community home craft initiatives for women and girls.Supervises and monitor Adult Literacy ClassesConnects clients to essential resources, including healthcare, housing, education, and employment servicesMaintains complete and confidential client recordsMODE OF APPLICATIONInterested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.Application should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2026.The Executive Secretary,Local Government Service Commission,P.O. Box 766,LILONGWE.Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Apply Now Apply directly via email Auto Apply Register for automated application Save Job Save this job for later Job Highlights Not specified Not specified Competitive Closing: September 12, 2026 11 days left Other Jobs Assistant Estates Inspector New Posted: August 30, 2026 View Assistant Director Of Commerce New Posted: August 30, 2026 View Chief Human Resources Officer- Planning And Development New Posted: August 30, 2026 View Principal Systems Analyst/programmer New Posted: August 30, 2026 View Principal Internal Auditor New Posted: August 30, 2026 View Apply Apply directly via email Auto Apply Register for automated application Jobs Return to jobs list Mvungi Automated Job Application System by ICTech Computer Solutions. Helping Malawians reach opportunities with ease and dignity. Contact Us +265 882 659 516 info@ictechmw.com Blantyre, Malawi Follow Us Follow us on Facebook Follow us on X Subscribe to our YouTube channel Chat with us on WhatsApp Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter Get our latest updates and tips straight to your inbox! © 2026 Mvungi | All Rights Reserved. Developed by ICTech Computer Solutions Back to Top Scroll to Top ## Requirements Apply by email: info@ictechmw.com ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.