People applying for election jobs complain about fees charged at district councils. Some councils demand 10,000 kwacha to verify application documents and certificates. Job seekers say these charges make no sense at this point. The Malawi Electoral Commission invited applications for presiding officer positions. District councils authenticate the paperwork but charge high fees for the service.
MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa said his organization never charges application fees. Commissioners of oaths like district commissioners and magistrates do charge money for certifying copies. MEC requires applicants to submit certified copies of their certificates. The election body does not control what other offices charge for authentication services. Job applicants must pay these fees to complete their applications properly.
The commission advertised 15,164 temporary presiding officer jobs across all councils. Malawi holds presidential and parliamentary elections on September 16 this year. Ward councilor races also happen on the same day. The country needs thousands of election workers to run polling stations. Many people applied for these temporary government positions during the hiring process.
MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa said his organization never charges application fees. Commissioners of oaths like district commissioners and magistrates do charge money for certifying copies. MEC requires applicants to submit certified copies of their certificates. The election body does not control what other offices charge for authentication services. Job applicants must pay these fees to complete their applications properly.
The commission advertised 15,164 temporary presiding officer jobs across all councils. Malawi holds presidential and parliamentary elections on September 16 this year. Ward councilor races also happen on the same day. The country needs thousands of election workers to run polling stations. Many people applied for these temporary government positions during the hiring process.
