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 Manager I is Salary Scale 10, which in the year 2025 is €25,570.98 per annum, rising by annual increments of €407.67 up to a maximum of €28,017.00. 

2.4 A Manager I in Salary Scale 10 will progress up to Salary Scale 7 (€30,506.98 x €531.17 - €33,694.00 in 2025) on completion of eight (8) years of service as Manager I in the respective Salary Scale, subject to satisfactory performance.

2.7 The appointees shall also be entitled to an annual performance bonus of up to 10% of the basic salary, subject to satisfactory performance, and a payment of an annual class allowance of €750, subject to Central Administration’s policies in force from time to time. 

2.8 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.

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

3. The job duties for the post of Manager I 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; 

(ii) in possession of a recognised Bachelor's degree at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent*) in Public Management & Governance or Diplomatic Studies or European Studies or Communication Studies or Marketing or Logistics or Public Policy or Creativity and Innovation or Social Sciences or Public Administration or Management or Business Administration or Human Resources or Gender, Work & Society or Finance or Accountancy or Economics or Commerce or Health and Social Care Management or Information Technology or ICT or Psychology or Administrative & Secretarial Studies or Environmental Studies or Sport or Arts or Project Management or Quality Management or a recognised comparable professional Diploma at MQF Level 6 in Accountancy or in relevant areas as determined by Management. 

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  Furthermore, candidates who have not yet formally obtained or are not yet approved for the qualification specified in paragraphs 4.1 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.