Senior Welder

1. Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
2. Additional allowance as prescribed for Civil Service employees.

1. Reading blueprints and drawings, and taking or reading layout measurements.
2. Setting welding components in line with the measurements.
3. Carrying out welding of small and large fields such as copper plumbing, beams and holes.
4. Testing and inspecting welded areas and structures, and continuously checking for defects.
5. Protecting people and the premises' safety, and using and maintaining equipment in a way that avoids loss.
6. Reporting losses to machines and equipment.
7. Reporting to the relevant staff the complaints of parties using the premises and matters raised for their safety.

1. Having obtained a Level 4 Certificate 4 from the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives in a field related to the work of the post, or an Advanced Certificate.

or;

2. Having obtained a Level 3 Certificate 3 from the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives in a field related to the work of the post, together with at least 4 years and 0 days of work experience in a field related to the post.

or;

3. Having at least 8 years and 0 days of work experience in the field of the post, together with demonstrating knowledge of working in the field.

1. Completed application form for the position (This form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness website (www.sports.gov.mv) and from the link below.)

https://www.csc.gov.mv/Announcement/ViewDownloads/4

2. Details of the applicant (including relevant phone number and email address)

3. A copy of the applicant's identity card (even if expired) showing both sides, a legible copy of a written document or ID card if the card is lost, or the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.

4. A letter from the office from which the employee is leaving the job, if an applicant with an agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferring to this position, stating that there is no objection to leaving the current position.

5. Copies of educational certificates obtained.

(a) Copies of educational certificates and transcripts issued by institutions outside Maldives at the level designated by the Maldives Qualification Authority, or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter of 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 transcripts issued by secondary education institutions in the Maldives; or copies of the letter of course completion and transcript.

NOTE: Course completion letters (Course Completion Letter) issued by secondary education institutions in the Maldives, excluding the Maldives National University and the Islamic University of Maldives, will be accepted if the letter includes the reference number of the authorisation given by the Maldives Qualifications Authority to the institution to "batch validate" the certificate to the holder.

6. Copies of documents as specified below demonstrating work experience:

(a) A letter from that office stating the job held in a Civil Service position, a state institution, a government-funded organisation, the duration of employment (in years, months and days as appropriate), and the responsibilities of the job (even if employment has been in different positions in one department).

(b) Work carried out where the experience duration is not visible from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter issued by that office stating the position held, the duration of the post (in years, months and days as applicable), and the responsibilities of the post (even if work has been done in different positions in the same office).

(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.

(c) If employed in a national or international organisation / association, a letter from that place stating the job held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days as appropriate), and the responsibilities of the job (even if employment has been in different positions in one department) (this letter should state whether the position held was a paid position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that place stating this).

(b) If employed in a dissolved state institution, or a private company or private organisation, or a dissolved national or international organisation or association, a letter from that office stating the job held and the duration of employment (in years, months and days as appropriate), the responsibilities of the job (even if employment has been in different positions in one department), or if such a letter cannot be obtained, the "Applicant Reference Check Form" in Table 8 of the Recruitment Principles.

• Education and work experience.
• Level of familiarity with laws and regulations.
• Prescribed regulations, principles and matters to be considered for a person to be eligible are available on the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness (www.sports.gov.mv) website.

Documents for applying for the post must be submitted by email to [email protected] before 13:00 on Sunday, 18 October 2026. If the government declares a new holiday before the deadline of the announcement, the application form will be considered for the number of days declared.

NOTE: After converting all documents with the application form into a single PDF file, the file must contain the name and identification number of the person submitting the application.

If the number of applicants who meet the requirements for this position exceeds 10, the 10 applicants with the highest points will be shortlisted based on educational level and experience and arranged in order to the position.

The examinations and interviews held to select a person for this post will take place at the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness (3rd Floor, Velaana) between 19 October 2026 and 18 November 2026. Candidates applying for this job are requested to be prepared for the interview on those dates.

Within 3 official working days of the interview being held, the "Points Sheet for Applicants to the Post (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this department and on the department's website. If there is any objection regarding the points given to applicants for the post, such objection should be submitted to this department or via email [email protected] within 3 official working days from the date the A2 Sheet is made public.

For clarification of information regarding this announcement, contact telephone number 3347471 or 3347316. Email [email protected]. The criteria and principles for recruitment to Civil Service posts and all documents related to those principles are available on the Civil Service Commission website's Downloads section "Recruitment Principles" (http://www.csc.gov.mv/dv/recruitment-usoolu).