Joseph Malanji (born 28 August 1965) is a Zambian politician and business executive who previously served as a member of the National Assembly for Kwacha constituency.

Malanji was appointed by President Rupiah Banda to the National Executive Committee for Land and Natural Resources in 2011.

Formerly a member of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, Malanji joined the Patriotic Front during the presidency of Banda's successor, Michael Sata.

As head of the SADC Electoral Observation Committee, Malanji was tasked with ensuring a fair and free Congolese general election.

[4] However, in August 2022, the Kwacha seat was nullified and Malanji lost his position as a Member of Parliament.