The Ministry of Labour is mandated to provide policy direction and guidance on all labour administration and vocational training matters. The Ministry is also mandated to protect and develop the labour force in order to contribute to the socio-economic development of Malawi.
The Ministry’s vision is a high quality, harmonious and productive workforce in Malawi.
The Ministry’s mission is to support harmonious relations, social protection and skilled human resources in the country’s labour market.
Contacts
Address: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, Capital House,
City Centre, Private Bag 344, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.
Telephone: +265 1 773 277
Fax: +265 1 773 805
Email: labour@malawi.net
The Ministry of Labour is comprised of the following departments which have specific mandates:
1. Administration, Management and Support Services
The Department is responsible for the Ministry’s general administration and management. It is also responsible for internal auditing; planning, monitoring and evaluation; and information communication and technology management.
2. Labour Services
The Labour Services Department is made up of the following four Divisions:
- Labour Relations Division
The Division administers and reviews employment and labour relations standards in the work place through enforcement of employment and labour relations laws.
- Trade Testing Services Division
The Division conducts Trade Tests for artisans’ skills from Grades I, II and III.
- Occupational Safety Directorate
The Directorate administers and reviews occupational safety and health standards in the labour sector through the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
- Worker’s Compensation Division
The Division administers and reviews Workers’ Compensation Standards at the work place through the Workers’ Compensation Act
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