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Lilongwe, Malawi

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close date: February 06, 2026

Vacancies At Kamuzu Academy

Position: Landscape Officer

Kamuzu Academy is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill various available positions.

About Kamuzu Academy

Kamuzu Academy is a selective, co-educational boarding school for students aged 11 to 18 years, following the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum. Located on a beautiful, purpose-built campus approximately 2.5 hours north of Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe, the Academy offers exceptional academic, recreational, and sporting facilities.

We are a well-resourced international school with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence.

At Kamuzu Academy, we place each student’s success at the heart of our mission. With our dedicated team of teachers, motivated students, and supportive community, the Academy provides a rewarding and inspiring environment in which to teach and learn.

Kamuzu Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and questions will be asked at interview to assess the suitability of candidates to work with our children. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed from the Academy’s website.

Landscape Officer

Job Summary

The successful candidate will help plan, coordinate, supervise and ensure the effective maintenance and development of all landscaped areas including gardens, lawns, sports pitches, golf course area, flower beds and nursery operations. The candidate will ensure that all landscaped areas are well taken care of to maintain greenery status.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all gardeners and ground workers report on duty on time and adhere to official knocking-off times.
Prepare and issue daily work targets and delegate tasks to landscape supervisors and ground workers.
Monitor attendance and immediately report absenteeism to Human Resources Manager.
Carry out periodic inspections and monitoring of staff in all work areas to avoid unnecessary movements and ensure productivity.
Ensure proper discipline, teamwork and professional conduct among staff.
Oversee maintenance of flower bed and lawns to maintain greenery status free from weeds.
Supervise propagation of different varieties of flowers and ornamental plants.
Ensure nursery plants are well watered, healthy and pest-free.
Maintain strict cleanliness in the nursery to prevent disease contamination.
Develop and manage nursery production plans to support landscape requirements.
Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
Keep proper documentation of nursery stocks, chemicals, fertilizers and tools.
Ensure all tools, machinery and chemicals are used safely and correctly.
Designing new landscape projects and improvement plans.

Qualifications and experience:

Certificate or Diploma in Landscape Management, Horticulture, Environmental Manager or Administration
Minimum of 3–5 years’ practical experience in landscaping, nursery management or grounds maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
Demonstrated experience in supervising and leading a team.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their suitability for their suitable role, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with Contact details of at least three professional referees and a completed Kamuzu Academy application form, which can be obtained from www.kamuzuacademy.com/public/vacancy
Applications should be sent via email to hrm@ka.ac.mw , clearly indicating suitable position in the subject line, no later than 6th February 2026.
Kamuzu Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Further information about Kamuzu Academy can be found on our website: www.kamuzuacademy.com