2.1 This appointment is subject to a probationary period of six (6) 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 Assistant Manager for those applicants entering into the grade under the eligibility provisions of paragraph 4.1(a) or (c) is Salary Scale 12, which in the year 2025 is equivalent to €22,526.00 per annum, rising by annual increments of €354.00 up to a maximum of €24,650.00.

2.4 An Assistant Manager in Salary Scale 12 will progress to Scale 11, which in the year 2025 is equivalent to €24,038.98 per annum, rising by annual increments of €375.17 up to a maximum of €26,290.00, on attainment of the MQF Level 5 Diploma referred to in paragraph 4.1(b).

2.5 An Assistant Manager who satisfies the eligibility provision of paragraph 4.1(b) will be placed in Salary Scale 11, and will progress to Scale 10 (€25,570.98 x €407.67 - €28,017.00) in the year 2025 on completion of three (3) years service as Assistant Manager in Salary Scale 11, subject to satisfactory performance.

2.7 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 accordance with established vacancies.

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

2.9 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 this post of Assistant Manager 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;  

(i) able to communicate in the Maltese and English languages in order to sufficiently and adequately carry out the duties applied for

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*A recognised qualification comparable to 120/60 ECTS/ECVET credits, as applicable, is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document).

Successful candidates who are in possession of a recognised MQF Level 4 (qualification or two (2) subjects at Advanced level and three (3) subjects at Intermediate Matriculation Level or in possession of three (3) subjects at Advanced Level, or a recognised comparable qualification) in the areas highlighted in 4.1(a) or (c), shall enter as Assistant Manager (Salary Scale 12). Upon possession of a relevant Diploma at MQF Level 5, as indicated in paragraph 4.1(b), in related areas such officers shall progress to Assistant Manager (Salary Scale 11). All other progressions shall be in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the document entitled ‘Working Conditions for Officers within the Managerial Stream for Qualified Personnel’.

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).