2.1 This appointment is subject to a probationary/trial 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 (Project Management) for those applicants entering into the grade under the eligibility provisions of paragraph 4.1 (iii) (a) or (iii) (c) is Salary Scale 12, which in the year 2026 is equivalent to, €23,816.00 per annum, rising by annual increments of €354.00 up to a maximum of €25,940.00.

2.4 An Assistant Manager in Salary Scale 12 will progress to Scale 11, which in the year 2026 is equivalent to €25,435.00 per annum, rising by annual increments of €375.17 up to a maximum of €27,686.02, on attainment of the MQF Level 5 Diploma referred to in paragraph 4.1 (iii) (b).

2.5 An Assistant Manager who satisfies the eligibility provision of paragraph 4.1 (iii) (b) will be placed in Salary Scale 11, and will progress to Scale 10 (€27,055.98 x €407.67 - €29,502.00) in the year 2026 on completion of three (3) years service as Assistant Manager in Salary Scale 11, subject to satisfactory performance.

2.6 Appointees will also be entitled to the payment of an annual class allowance of €500, subject to Central Administration's policies in force from time to time. 

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 Project Management, 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 Selected candidates must be of conduct which is appropriate to the post/position applied for. Prior to appointment, selected candidates from outside the Public Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Criminal Records Office or other competent authority not earlier than six (6) months from the closing date of this call for applications, which should be submitted by the selected candidate within one (1) week from the date of the notification of appointment. 

2.10 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 Assistant Manager (Project Management) 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:

In addition applicants must be:

        ii. able to communicate in the Maltese and English in order to sufficiently and adequately carry out the duties applied for;

       iii. a. in possession of a recognised qualification MQF Level 4 (subject to a minimum of 120 ECTS credits, or equivalent*) in Project Management or Logistics or Spatial Design or Business Administration or Public Management or Business and Enterprise Management or Earth Systems or Renewable Energy or Design Studies, or in relevant areas as determinined by Management. 

            b. in possession of a recognised Diploma at MQF Level 5 (subject to a minimum of 60 ECTS credits, or equivalent*) in Project Management or Logistics or Spatial Design or Business Administration or Public Management or Business and Enterprise Management or Earth Systems or Renewable Energy or Design Studies, or in relevant areas as determined by Management.

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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 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 iii (a) to 4.1 iii (c) or else as indicated in paragraph 3.1 of the general provisions https://peopleandstandards.gov.mt/media/PDFs/Resourcing/GenProvs/GeneralProvisions_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.