When you’re considering a new role, it’s important to understand your eligibility as an applicant and also what’s on offer from your prospective employer. Our Marriott team in Malawi has put together a list of top employee benefits and eligibility criteria to help you do just that.

Note that requirements and benefits may be slightly different across positions and departments, but the information below should give you an idea of how we work in Malawi. And if you have a question, someone in the hiring team will be able to answer it.

Work Permits & Visas in Malawi

You’ll need the correct work status to qualify for a job with Marriott in Malawi. We may be able to help you secure your work permit if you don’t already have one.

Accommodation in Malawi

We may be able to supply accommodation for some staff members, and our hiring team can advise on this during the application process.

Language Requirements in Malawi

We ask for applicants with a decent knowledge of English when looking to fill our Marriott roles in Malawi, although the level of fluency needed will depend on the type of job. The job description will include further information about any other languages that could be useful in a particular role.

Health Insurance for Marriott Associates in Malawi

Our expatriate associates in Malawi are included in the company MetLife scheme.

Transport to Work in Malawi

Employees in particular roles may be offered a fuel allowance and General Manager roles may come with a company car.

Pensions For Associates in Malawi

We have a pension plan for all eligible associates. The hiring manager for the role will be able to provide further details.

Employee Discounts & Perks

Our associates in Malawi can use our global Explore by Marriott Bonvoy discounts and can also get free parking at work, access to our gym, and help with fuel costs and school fees for their children.

Tips in Malawi

Any tips earned are collected and distributed to the relevant associates on a weekly basis.

Bonuses For Associates in Malawi

Some Malawi job roles may be eligible for bonus payments.

Annual Leave in Malawi

Our employees in Malawi receive an annual leave package, with holiday allowance starting at 18 days a year.

Sick Leave Policy for Marriott Malawi

If you become ill and have valid medical certification, you may be able to claim three months of leave on full pay and up to six months of leave on half pay.

Maternity & Paternity Leave

New parents can use their maternity or paternity allowance to welcome their new family member. We typically offer four months of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave.

Relocation Support to Malawi

We may be able to provide some support, for example, help to move personal belongings to a new residence. Note that this will only apply to certain positions. You can find out more about any relocation support as you move through the application process.

Salary Payment in Malawi

We pay associate salaries in arrears on a monthly basis in accordance with local minimum wage requirements. Our interns receive a stipend during their time with us.

Pay For Night Shifts & Overtime

We don’t have a separate payment policy for night-shift work. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the normal daily rate on a standard week day, or twice the daily rate on a weekend or a public holiday.

Reference checks For Applicants in Malawi

Our routine approach is to check employment or education references, as well as run a police record check, before confirming a job offer in Malawi.

Medical Screening in Malawi

In general, our new associates are asked to complete a medical check before joining our team.

On-Duty Meals

We provide two meals for our hotel associates while they are on shift, usually breakfast and lunch.

Uniform Allowance Policy

We issue a uniform and a name badge for every new starter that needs one for their role.

Ways of Working in Malawi

Associates in Malawi work a maximum of 48 hours per week. We work with full-time and fixed-term contracts. We don’t currently offer flexible working in Malawi.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

This aforementioned list provides a brief overview of benefits offered to eligible employees of Marriott International and participating subsidiaries in Europe, Middle East and Africa. All benefits are subject to terms and conditions. Marriott may, in its sole discretion, enhance, modify, decrease, or terminate any benefit program or any terms and conditions at any time without advance notice. Marriott benefits do not apply to employees of businesses operated by independent franchisees.