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Blantyre

posted. 1w ago

mode: Full-time

close date: June 12, 2026

Vacancy at SUNBIRD Hotels and Resorts


Position: Management Trainee Program


Are you a young, dynamic, and ambitious graduate with a passion for excellence, innovation, and leadership? Join Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, Malawi’s largest hotel chain and listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange, and become part of a new generation of hospitality leaders shaping the future of the industry.


We are seeking highly motivated graduates to join our Management Trainee Program, a structured development initiative designed to identify and groom future leaders across all areas of hotel management.


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Successful candidates will undergo:

  • Intensive 12-month hands-on rotational training program covering the full spectrum of hotel operations.
  • Upon successful completion of the local training phase, trainees will proceed to an additional 12 months of international exposure and certification designed to broaden their professional experience and leadership capabilities.

At the end of the program, high-performing trainees will be considered for appointment into substantive middle-management positions within the Group.


AREAS OF EXPOSURE

The program will provide comprehensive training across key operational and administrative departments, including:

  • Rooms Division
  • Food & Beverage Operations
  • Finance
  • Maintenance
  • Administration & General Management

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

This opportunity is best suited for graduates who:

  • Are passionate about building a long-term career in the hospitality industry
  • Demonstrate leadership potential, professionalism, and adaptability
  • Are willing to work in a demanding environment that may involve long and irregular working hours
  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Are eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced service industry

QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates holding qualifications in:

  • Hospitality Management
  • Business Administration
  • Social Sciences
  • Home Economics

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should submit:

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
  • A motivation letter clearly stating:
  • Why you are interested in the Management Trainee Program
  • The qualities and strengths you would bring to the hospitality industry

Applications should be addressed to:

HEAD OF CORPORATE SERVICES
Sunbird Tourism Plc
P O Box 376
BLANTYRE.


e-mail: stl@sunbirdmalawi.com

Closing date: 12th June, 2026


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


FOR BOOKING AND ENQUIRIES

0111 773 388 / 0885 996 521

centralres@sunbirdmalawi.com

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