Land Surveyor (1 post)

The Lilongwe City Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Malawians to fill the following vacant posts on a fixed 24-month term.

Post                 : Land Surveyor (1 post)

Division           : Urban Planning

Grade             :  M6

Reporting to: Principal Land Surveyor

Ref. No            : Vac/07/2026

JOB PURPOSE

Conduct land and engineering surveys; prepare accurate survey plans and maps; establish and re-establish property boundaries; and provide technical survey services to support land administration, urban planning, infrastructure development, and land management within Lilongwe City.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct cadastral, topographic, engineering, and boundary surveys for Lilongwe City Council.
• Demarcate plots and install or replace survey beacons.
• Prepare survey plans, maps, sketches, and legal descriptions.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret survey data using GPS, Total Stations, GIS, and other surveying equipment.
• Verify property boundaries and resolve boundary disputes where required.
• Survey roads, drainage systems, public spaces, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate survey records and databases.
• Prepare timely progress reports on survey works and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with the Land Survey Act, local government regulations, and professional standards.
• Provide technical advice to planners, engineers, and other council departments.
• Maintain, take care of, and calibrate surveying equipment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

          SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in GPS, Total Station, AutoCAD, GIS, and survey software.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of land laws and surveying regulations.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Surveyors Institute of Malawi (SIM) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in land surveying, cadastral surveys, GIS, or engineering surveys.

Experience in local government or public sector work is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible and interested candidates should submit their application letters, clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and the names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees, to:

The Chairperson

Appointment and Disciplinary Committee

P.O BOX 30396

LilongWe 3.

Applications can also be hand – delivered to the Lilongwe City Council Offices, City Centre.  The closing date for receiving applications is 14 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for immediate interviews.