Work and Employment Services

Investing in Skills (IIS) is intended to promote access to the training of persons actively participating in the Maltese labour market, with a view to increasing productivity and enhancing adaptability

Through this form, companies can formally request the service of a migrant for a very short period of time.

This form is used to apply for the retention of one’s name in the Jobsplus Register for Persons with disability.

With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to prepare your business for the seasonal demands ahead. Whether you're expecting a busier period or simply need an extra hand, the Jobsplus Summer Job Bank is opening once again for you.

The employment termination is used to record the termination of the employee's employment or self-employment.

Trade Testing has been set up in order to assess individuals who have acquired knowledge, skills and competence in a particular occupation but do not possess a formal qualification. Through trade testing a person is assessed in a particular area by sitting for the following types of assessment: Interview, Theory test and Practical test.

Courses aimed at helping persons improve their education and acquire the required skills to find employment or retain it. Courses are available at different levels, from short courses of a few days through to vocational award certificate courses, pegged to the Maltese and European Qualification Frameworks, which can be completed in a few weeks or months.

Employers and Private Recruitment Employment Agency wishing to fill a vacancy through Jobsplus must submit a Vacancy Profile.
This can either be done using the Jobsplus employer portal or by completing and submitting the form.
Key sections include employer details, job description, and the qualifications and skills required for the role. These details are essential for Jobsplus to match your vacancy with suitable candidates in their database.
 

The Work Exposure Scheme (WES) offered by Jobsplus is a programme designed to support individuals seeking to improve their employability by gaining practical, hands-on work experience in a real workplace environment. The scheme is open to persons who have completed compulsory education and are of working age, up to 65 years old. Participants must also not be engaged in full-time studies or in full-time employment.

The duration of the scheme can either be 280 hours over a maximum period of 14 weeks or 200 hours over a maximum period of 10 weeks, depending on the occupation selected. In addition, trainees also receive a training allowance ranging from €5.54 to €7.50 per hour, depending on the occupation. This allowance is fully funded by Jobsplus, and individuals already receiving social benefits may continue to receive them while training. 

Participants who complete at least 70% of the required hours are awarded a Certificate of Participation, helping them strengthen their CV and future job prospects.

All Employers (excluding entities falling under the public sector or service), can participate as Work Exposure Providers. They may either choose a trainee themselves or request Jobsplus’ assistance to match suitable candidates. Work Exposure Providers are required to maintain appropriate supervision, training, and health and safety standards, ensure trainees are covered by insurance, and record attendance. 

Employers do not pay the trainee, as the training allowance is funded by Jobsplus. Placements should ideally relate to the provider’s economic activity or business operations, and the number of approved placements per provider is at Jobsplus’ discretion.

Through this scheme, employers can train potential future employees and evaluate their performance on assigned tasks, allowing them to assess suitability and consider retaining them as permanent employees at the end of the placement.

The Scheme is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) under the Training for Employment Project (ESF+.01.195), and aims to support skills development, career growth, and smoother entry into the labour market.