Hiring Females to Drive Bus – MPL

Thursday 23rd of January 2020

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Hiring Females to Drive Bus – MPL

Maldives Ports Limited has announced that they are looking for females interested to drive buses and heavy vehicles.

The state corporation announced that the positions are only for women aged between 18 and 35. Selected applicants will be provided training for 6 months, after which they will be given the license to drive heavy vehicles and buses. They will also be permanently hired.

We are excited to announce an exclusive #WomensApprenticeship Program. Training will include posts for Heavy vehicle operators and bus operator. MPL advocates closing the #PayGap and promote #GenderEquality available for #WorkingWomen
Download form from: https://t.co/BxrSoRYHEa pic.twitter.com/E8QKtzIzRN
— Maldives Ports Limited (@Portmv) January 22, 2020

This is expected to eliminate the gender stereotype that women can’t drive such vehicles. In Maldives, there isn’t a single female driving heavy vehicles up to date and only one taxi driver.

The salary for this position is MVR 6000. Applications are due until 30th of January.

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