Malta Invites Nigerians, Foreign Workers, Releases Top 20 In-Demand Jobs

• The Maltese government has released the list of 20 in-demand job vacancies
• Reports say the government reported labour shortages in engineering and construction, child care, and other sectors
• The country is currently battling labour shortages due to low population and has disclosed countries eligible to apply for visas

Legit.ng’s Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment and the economy for over a decade.

A report by EURES says Malta faces labour shortages in 20 occupations, highlighting the country’s need for foreign workers.

The affected sectors include manufacturing, construction, healthcare, food service, and hospitality.

Malta’s population requires a foreign workforce

Others are business administration and transportation.

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According to a 2022 estimate, Malta has a population of 542,051 and consequently relies on foreign workers to fill job positions across different fields.

The implication is that foreign workers looking to live and work in the country have a higher chance of landing employment if they qualify to fill any openings.

Reports say the country has not reported any surplus occupations.

Government moves to woo foreign workers

The Maltese government is seeking to attract foreigners in highly skilled areas.

A Maltese agency, Identia, launched the Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI) to combat labour shortages in the country.

The scheme provides an alternative for highly skilled third-party nationals who need the requisite Key Employee Initiative but have relevant academic or technical skills for their job in the country.

The Malta Employer Association (MEA) considers foreign workers essential in Malta’s logistics sector.

Moreover, the Malta Employer Association (MEA) considers foreign workers crucial in Malta’s logistics industry.

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Visa eligibility

According to the report, EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not require visas to live and work in Malta. However, they must register with the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs within two weeks of arrival.

Meanwhile, non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are required to have valid visas to work in Malta.

The Maltese authorities provide three work permits: the single license, key employment initiative, and EU Blue Card.

The existing vacancies

• Messengers, package deliverers and luggage porters
• Manufacturing labourers not elsewhere classified
• Building construction labourers
• Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments
• Car, taxi and van drivers
• Security guards
• Health care assistants
• Child care workers
• Shop sales assistants
• Bartenders
• Waiters
• Accounting and bookkeeping clerks
• Contact centre information clerks
• Bookmakers, croupiers and related gaming workers
• General office clerks
• Chefs
• Administrative and executive secretaries
• Office supervisors
• Business services and administration managers not elsewhere classified
• Managing directors and chief executives

Germany invites Nigerian workers to apply for visa

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Legit.ng earlier reported that Germany also called for skilled workers from all over the world, including Nigerians, to fill millions of job openings.

The European country said the move would help combat its shortage of skilled workers.

According to information from a German website, the skilled workers would get into the country through what it tagged chancenkarte or opportunity card.

Source: Legit.ng