Welder

Announcement

This office's reference (IUL)305-CA305/305/2026/142 (23 September 2026) announcement received applications, and after screening the documents submitted by applicants who applied for the job, it is deemed that no person meets the basic requirements of this post. Therefore, that announcement is cancelled and this post is re-announced to recruit a person.

- Pension payments under the Pension Act of the Maldives

- Government pay framework benchmarks (as of 01 November 2025), overtime pay and other allowances.

1. Responsibility and accountability to the Council and the Secretary General in all matters relating to the work of the Council's administration.
2. To fully assist in implementing the decisions approved by the Council, and to perform all administrative tasks required in implementing such decisions under the guidance of the Secretary General or the Supervisor.
3. Obtaining information on the materials to be welded and determining the most suitable methods for welding the materials and the equipment to be used.
4. Carrying out all welding work on projects run by the Council.
5. Carrying out all work related to the steel frame structure of projects run by the Council.
6. Based on drawings, taking measurements and determining how welding work will proceed in order to weld items that need to be welded.
7. Carrying out welding work using the equipment used for welding.
8. Checking welded areas and correcting anything that needs further completion.
9. Maintaining the tools and machinery used in work with care, and keeping records of the items welded
10. Carrying out the welding work needed to repair and seal structures built by the Council
11. Procuring materials needed for the work in line with established procedures, and not wasting materials when using them.
12. Operating machinery used for the office's various tasks, and carrying out minor repairs in addition to maintaining the machines in accordance with regulations so they work properly.
13. Overseeing work carried out through contractors and checking whether that work is proceeding in line with established procedures.
14. Painting structures that need to be painted after welding, and carrying out painting work on areas where underwater and waterline paint must be applied.
15. Along with carrying out mechanical work, carrying out the welding work needed to resolve problems with machinery and vessel equipment.
16. Carrying out routine maintenance work such as changing vehicle tyres, fitting tyres, checking brakes and changing fluids.
17. Taking part in repairing machinery equipment, looking after materials, and carrying out the welding work needed to repair vehicles and machinery.
18. Carrying out all steel work connected with the various works carried out in buildings and premises managed by the office, and all work required of a welder under the guidance and instruction of the supervisor, and helping and assisting with other work done by the office.
19. Repairing railings or chains fixed to roofs and terraces of buildings managed by the office, and steel bars for fixing footwear in mosques, carrying out all work to replace these items if they need replacing, and carrying out the work of fitting and making items like these that must be re-fitted or made, in the manner the supervisor instructs.
20. Identifying vehicle problems and repairing or replacing defective (damaged) components such as the engine, transmission, brakes and electrical system.
21. Safely maintaining tools and equipment, and specialised equipment such as diagnostic machines, lifts and hand tools used for repairing or maintaining vehicles and vessels, and carrying out maintenance.
22. Carrying out tasks assigned under exceptional circumstances under the guidance of the supervisor, and providing assistance to other sections in connection with the work.
23. Carrying out, with care, the work as instructed by superiors in major matters that arise, in tasks assigned exceptionally that do not usually arise, and in urgent matters assigned on an urgent basis.
24. Assisting with the transport of council activities and project items, and with transporting items that must be moved from one place to another.
25. In connection with the responsibilities of the post, running the unit and carrying out official tasks assigned by the person in charge or the responsible supervisor.
26. Taking part in additional activities run by the council with all staff involved, carrying out tasks required to mark commemorative days, and taking part in and assisting with community activities.
27. During sudden emergencies arising in the island, and during dangerous situations suddenly arising at the council office, carrying out work together with all staff of the council office, under the guidance and advice of the supervisor, in accordance with a procedure decided by the council office.

1. A Level 3 certificate under the Maldivian National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the work of the post, or,
2. At least 4 years of work experience in the field of the post, together with proof of knowledge of the skills needed to work in the field.

Relevant educational fields for the post:

Welding, Welding and Metal Fabrication, Welding and Sheet Metal Work, Welding and Metal, Welding and Machining, Welding Technology, Welding Techniques

Fields in which work experience will be assessed

• Welding work

1. Completed application form for the post (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and the office counter and from the link below.) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2023/51/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u.docx
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
3. A readable copy of both sides of the card proving that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
4. If a staff member with a service agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferred to this position, a letter issued by the office providing the service stating that there is no objection to leaving the position.
5. Copies of educational certificates obtained;

(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.

(b) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.

1. Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing 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) For work experience within the civil service that cannot be verified from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period (in years, months and days) confirmed by that office, and stating the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.

(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (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). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.

(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and 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) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

The matters considered for selecting the most qualified person for this post are included in Number 12 of the Criteria and Procedures for Appointing Persons to Civil Service Posts 2023 (Second Amendment). Accordingly, the person to be appointed to the post will be the applicant who obtains at least 70 points in total across all criteria in the table below.

Documents for the post must be submitted by 13:00 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to the office of Raa Atoll Maakurathu Council. Application forms and documents may also be sent by email to [email protected].

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: It is the responsibility of the applicant to check that application forms and documents sent by email were received before the deadline.)

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.

The interview and examination to select a person for this post will be held between 04 November 2026 and 18 November 2026 at the office of Raa Atoll Maakurathu Council.

Within 3 non-holiday days after the interview is held, the 'Score Sheet of Candidates for the Post (A2 Sheet)' will be published in a way that is generally visible at this office and in the Government Gazette of Maldives. If there is a complaint about the points given to candidates for the post, that complaint must be submitted to this office within 3 non-holiday days from the date the A2 sheet is published.

To clarify information about this announcement, contact 6584030. Email [email protected].

The guidelines and principles for recruitment to civil service posts, and all documents related to these principles, are available on the Civil Service Commission website under Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).