Vacancy

School Administration and Communication Officer

St Joseph Integrated Secondary School invites applications for the School Administration and Communication Officer in Benga, Nkhotakota. The role combines front-office administration, official correspondence, school communications, and support for admissions, school-fee records, parent communication, and school events. Mature female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply because the position includes weekend formation sessions for female students.

Applications open

Applications close on 31 August 2026.

Campaign overview

Location
Benga, Nkhotakota District, Malawi
Application deadline
31 August 2026

Key duties

  • Front-office administration
  • Official correspondence and record keeping
  • Preparation of letters, reports, minutes and circulars
  • Internal and external communications
  • Newsletters, notices and event announcements
  • Admissions administration support
  • School-fee records support
  • Parent communication
  • School events and PTA meetings
  • Weekend formation sessions for female students
  • Safeguarding and Catholic ethos responsibilities

Qualifications and attributes

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Education or a related field
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Computer literacy
  • Strong English and Chichewa communication
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently
  • Willingness to reside in or near Benga
  • Availability for weekend formation duties

How to apply

Applicants should submit:

  • Application letter
  • Detailed CV
  • Copies of relevant certificates
  • Names and contacts of three traceable referees
  • One referee should be a religious or community leader

Address applications to:

The DirectorSt Joseph Integrated Secondary SchoolBenga, Nkhotakota District

Applications may be submitted by email or delivered by hand to the school office in Benga.

Deadline: 31 August 2026. Download the official vacancy document for the full notice. Submit your application before the deadline.

Safeguarding

Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, safeguarding vetting and background checks, and adherence to the school's Child Safeguarding Policy.