Mosque Cleaner
Indexed from Government Gazette12 Oct 2026
- Job type
- Full-Time
- Closes
- 19 Oct
- Source
- Gazette
- Employer
- Malé City Council AdministrationGovernment & public sector
- Location
- MaléMalé City
- Salary
- MVR 9,465/monthAdvertised
- Employment type
- Full-TimeHousekeeping · Entry level
- Deadline
- Closes 19 Oct 20266 days left
From the notice
Copied textAnnouncement
- Post
Mosque Assistant (Female)
- Number of posts
2
- Type of post
Contract - 1 year (the contract period may be extended after assessing the quality of work and results)
- Duty station
Malé City Council Administration / Mosque Affairs Section
- Salary
MVR 7530.00.
- Post allowance
MVR 1935.00.
Attendance benefit
- MVR 25 per prayer, except for Friday prayer.
- MVR 55 for Friday prayer.
Main responsibilities and duties of the post
- Vacuuming and cleaning the carpets of mosques in the Malé area, mopping and cleaning marble and tiled areas, all floors and places fitted with knitted carpets, sweeping and mopping, cleaning the mosque's fans, air conditioners and air curtains, cleaning and wiping places and items that need wiping, washing the ablution area, toilets and wudu benches, and carrying out all tasks needed to collect mosque waste, in line with the procedures set by this office and as instructed by the supervisor.
- Sweeping and cleaning the whole mosque compound, cleaning the mosque's gates and their outer areas and any related surrounding area that needs cleaning, cleaning the buildings' interiors and exteriors, cleaning the fixed furniture and marble inside and outside the buildings, washing the outer walls, terraces and balconies of the buildings, and washing and drying carpets, in line with the procedures set by this office and as instructed by the supervisor.
- Cleaning and removing the mats laid outside the mosque for prayer and storing them securely after prayer, laying out mats outside the mosque when needed for Friday, Eid and funeral prayers and removing them afterwards, collecting and emptying rubbish bins, cleaning bins and their surrounding areas, sweeping and mopping, cleaning and wiping the mosque's fans and ceilings, cleaning the mosque's furniture and items, cleaning the railings, holes, gutters, lights and electrical fittings, washing the mosque's buildings and surrounding areas, cleaning prayer mats and floor coverings, and washing and cleaning the mosque compound and ground areas paved with tiles or marked with boundary stones, in line with the procedures set by this office and as instructed by the supervisor.
- Carrying out the tasks needed to prepare the mosque for Friday prayer, Eid prayer and other prayers, as instructed by the supervisor.
- Planting small grasses in the cemeteries managed by this office, cutting grass, cleaning the cemeteries, removing rubbish and performing all tasks needed to remove waste from the cemeteries, in line with the procedures set by this office and as instructed by the supervisor.
- Maintaining the grass within the mosque compound and cemetery, trimming tree branches and shrubs, and cutting grass and weeds so that no damage is caused to the buildings and places nearby, and tidying and maintaining trees within the mosque compound and cemetery so that no harm is caused to people, places or property from falling branches or leaves, in line with the procedures set by this office and as instructed by the supervisor.
- Planting garden grass within the mosque compound and looking after and watering the grass, as instructed by the supervisor.
- All necessary tasks to address issues arising from natural events, including carrying a person or child into the mosque or its compound, whether by carrying, dragging or otherwise, and any other situation arising in or around the mosque, must be immediately cleaned properly so that it does not smell, and the same applies to any such situation caused by animals; the work must be carried out as directed by the supervisor, and all necessary tasks to keep the mosques clean and tidy for their intended purpose must be carried out as directed by the supervisor.
- Fully implementing the decisions passed by the Council, and carrying out all administrative tasks involved in implementing such decisions under the guidance and direction of the Secretary General or the supervisor.
- Being fully answerable to the Council and the Secretary General for all matters relating to the Council administration's work and the implementation of Council decisions.
Requirements of the post
- Basic literacy and numeracy.
Or:
- Having 4 years of work experience in a relevant field of the post.
Documents to submit
- A completed contract job application form (this form is available on the website of this office (www.malecity.gov.mv) and from the Malé City Council office located at Malé City Hall).
- Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
- A copy of both sides of an identification card showing the applicant is a Maldivian citizen, with clear written details, or a legible copy of written documents. If the ID card is lost, a copy of the birth certificate, passport or driving licence of that person.
- 4. Police report of the applicant / 04 months or less old (if the police report is not submitted, the form will not be accepted).
- Copies of educational certificates obtained;
(a) A copy of educational certificates issued by an overseas institution of higher education whose level has been determined and accredited by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, and a copy of the transcript; or, in cases where no certificate is held, a copy of the course completion letter, a copy of the M.Q.A. Assessment Report issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, and a copy of the transcript
(b) A copy of educational certificate and transcript issued by a higher education institution in Maldives; or a copy of a letter confirming course completion and a copy of the transcript.
- Copies of short-term courses and training certificates related to the field of the job.
- Copies of documentation of work experience:
(a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).
(b) If employed in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that office stating the position held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (even if work was done in different positions within the same organisation), and the number of employees in the workplace where the work was carried out.
Criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post
- Based on experience gained in the field of work.
- Interview to confirm suitability.
- Candidates able to work long hours.
- Note: This post will be filled only by the candidate who scores a total of 60 or more at the interview.
How to apply for the post and deadline
Documents to apply for the post must be submitted before 14:00 on 19 October 2026, to the Malé City Council office located at Malé City Hall.
And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.
Note: Please be advised that applications sent by email will not be considered.
Shortlisting
From the applicants for this post, based on educational level and experience, the candidates most suitable for the post will be short listed; those with the highest scores will be selected.
For clarification regarding this announcement, please call (3025408 / 7989840). Emails should be sent to ([email protected]).
01 Jumada al-Oola 1448
12 October 2026
Indexed from the Government Gazette on 12 Oct 2026. The original notice is the official version; if anything differs, it wins.
At a glance
- Source
- Gazette, notice (IUL) 425-C1/1/2026/226
- Openings
- 2 people
Requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy, or 4 years of work experience in a relevant field of the post
Responsibilities
- 01Vacuum and clean mosque carpets, mop and clean marble and tiled areas, and clean fans, air conditioners and air curtains
- 02Sweep and clean the whole mosque compound, its gates and surrounding areas, and the buildings' interiors and exteriors
- 03Clean and remove prayer mats laid outside the mosque, lay them out for Friday, Eid and funeral prayers, and empty rubbish bins
- 04Prepare the mosque for Friday, Eid and other prayers as instructed by the supervisor
- 05Plant small grasses in the cemeteries, cut grass, clean the cemeteries and remove waste
- 06Maintain grass, trim tree branches and shrubs, and tidy trees within the mosque compound and cemetery
- 07Plant and water garden grass within the mosque compound as instructed by the supervisor
- 08Clean immediately any situation arising in or around the mosque, including those caused by animals, so that it does not smell
- 09Implement Council decisions and carry out related administrative tasks under the guidance of the Secretary General or supervisor
- 10Be answerable to the Council and the Secretary General for matters relating to Council administration and the implementation of Council decisions
Salary & benefits
Benefits
Attendance benefit of MVR 25 per prayer, except Friday prayer, and MVR 55 for Friday prayer.
How to apply
Attachments from Malé City Council Administration
Location
- Place
- Malé
- Atoll
- Malé City
- Address
- Malé City Hall, Malé
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About the employer
Malé City Council Administration
Government & public sector
Malé City Council is the local government body responsible for the administration and development of Malé, the capital city of the Maldives. Its administration (secretariat) supports the elected council, runs its services and projects, and publishes news and notices for residents through its official website.
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