1. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector invites applications for the post of Senior Manager (Procurement) in the Ministry for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector. 

2.1 This appointment is subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months.

2.2 During the probationary/trial period, appointees must successfully complete appropriate induction programmes organised by the Institute for the Public Services to be eligible for confirmation of appointment.

2.3 The salary for the post of Senior Manager (Procurement)  is Salary Scale 5, which in the year 2025  is €34,185.98 per annum, rising by annual increments of €640.67 up to a maximum of €38,030.00. 

2.5 It will not be possible to request a transfer before a two (2) year period from date of appointment.  On the lapse of a two (2) year period, appointees may only be transferred at their own request to carry out duties elsewhere in Procurement, in accordance with established vacancies.

2.6 The result will be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of publication.

2.7 In terms of the requirements emanating from Directive 16, regarding the “Governing Framework for Preventing and Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Public Administration”, issued by the Principal Permanent Secretary on 27th November 2023 and which came into force on 1st February 2024, the Selection Board will assess candidates’ previous employments to assess potential conflicts of interest.  In this respect, candidates are to provide a completely updated CV, including qualifications and employment history with their application.  Any potential conflict of interest matters noted will be reported to the respective Permanent Secretary, to ensure that should the candidate be recruited, such conflicts of interest would be appropriately managed.

3. The job duties for the post of Senior Manager (Procurement) may be viewed in Annex A attached to this Circular.

4.1 By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be: Public Officers, or Public Sector employees seconded with the Malta Public Service, or RSSL employees. Public Officers who are on loan/detailed with/deployed with/on attachment to Public Sector organisations may also apply;

 a. in possession of a recognized Masters degree at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent*) in Procurement, or Finance, or Business, or in relevant areas as determined by Management. 

*A recognised Masters qualification with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal Masters recognition statement being submitted with the application. A recognised Masters qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre-2009) with less than 60 ECTS/ECVET credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC that the workload is comparable to at least 60 ECTS/ECVET credits.

4.2 (i) Moreover, candidates who have not yet formally obtained any of the above-mentioned qualifications will still be considered. Such candidates are to submit evidence that they have been approved for the award of the qualification in question.

(ii) Furthermore, candidates who are currently following a recognised programme of study at a higher MQF level than that requested above will also be considered.  Such candidates are to submit evidence that they have successfully completed the necessary ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, and attained the required MQF level, by the closing time and date of the call for applications. Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from MQRIC, or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications (see link below).

4.3 Candidates who have not yet formally obtained or are not yet approved for the qualification specified in paragraphs 4.1 (a) or else as indicated in paragraph 3.1 of the general provisions https://publicservices.gov.mt/en/people/Documents/Recruitment_GenProvs/General%20Provisions_ENG.pdf  will still be considered provided that they submit evidence that they are in the final phase of their course leading to such qualification. Appointees must obtain, or be approved, for the award of such qualification within one year of their appointment date. If this stipulated deadline for the attainment of such qualification is not met, the appointment will be, for this reason, automatically terminated.