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8512 MTED Vacancies 14 - 28 May 2025

GOVERNMENT OF TONGA

Ministry of Trade and Economic Development

VACANCIES

The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development is inviting interested applicants to apply for the following vacant position(s):

Position and Division Minimum Requirements Salary Band & Range

Principal Trade Officer

Business Support Division

(re-advertise)
  • Master’s Degree with at least 1 year experience in a similar role OR at least 3 years relevant working experience
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 6 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Commerce, Economics, Trade, Human Resource Management, Social and Economic Development, Public Policy, Law, Finance, Investment, Labour, Marketing or Business from a recognised educational institution.

Band I
($34,342 - $51,511)

Principal Assistant Secretary

Business Support Division

(re-advertise)

Assistant Senior Price Control Officer,

Consumer Protection & Fair- Trade Division

(re-advertise)
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience.
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Economics, Public Administration, Management, Tourism, Trade, Marketing, Commerce, Social and Economic Development, Business, Graphic Design, Hospitality, Information Technology or Arts from a recognized educational institution.		 Band L
($22,133 - $33,194)

Assistant Secretary (Metrology Technician),

Consumer Protection & Fair- Trade Division
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Economics, Public Administration, Management, Tourism, Trade, Marketing, Commerce, Social and Economic Development, Business, Graphic Design, Hospitality, Information Technology or Arts from a recognized educational institution.

Inspectorate Officer (Enforcement),

Consumer Protection & Fair - Trade Division
  • Relevant Diploma Level (5/6) TNQAB framework + up to 3 years’ relevant work experience
  • Relevant certificate level 4/trade/technical qualification + 3 years’ relevant work experience

Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)

 Band M
($17,171 - $25,757)

Inspectorate Officer (Price Control Officer)

Consumer Protection & Fair-Trade Division
  • Relevant Diploma Level (5/6) TNQAB framework + up to 3 years’ relevant work experience
  • Relevant certificate level 4/trade/technical qualification + 3 years’ relevant work experience
Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)

Assistant Inspectorate Officer (x2),

Consumer Protection & Fair-Trade Division
  • Diploma Level 5/ 6 TNQAB framework in relevant field
  • Certificate level 4/trade/technical qualification + 2 years’ relevant work experience
  • Form 7 or equivalent of Certificate level 3 + 4 years’ relevant work experience
  • PSSC or equivalent of Certificate level 2 + 7 years’ relevant work experience
Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)		 Band N
($13,355 - $20,033)

VIP Driver

Corporate Services Division

(Ha’apai)
  • Form 7 or equivalent of Certificate level 3
  • Form 6 PSSC or equivalent of Certificate level 2 + 1 year of work experience
Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years) Exception: VIP Driver (Evidence of Secondary School level; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past five (5) years + 2 years of relevant work experience.		 Band Q
($9,540 - $14,309)

All applications to be submitted by 4.30pm Wednesday 28 th May, 2025 and MUST include the following relevant documents:

  • Cover letter;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Certified copies of qualification transcript(s) and certificate(s);
  • Reference letter(s); and
  • For current public servants, endorsement of their respective Chief Executive Officer.
  • Birth registration & police record if you are applying from outside the Public Service.

Please note those who have applied for positions that are re-advertised here should not re-apply as their previous application will be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Applications are to be submitted either online or delivered to the Ministry’s office at Fasi moe Afi addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Trade and Economic Development
Nuku’alofa

CLICK HERE – to view Job Description for this position and to apply online.