A competent person shall be:

• a Maltese citizen or someone who is entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens residing in Malta;
• have not less than six (6) years experience in human resources or have not less than three (3) years experience in human resources and be in possession of a University degree that is relevant to management;
• provide a reference letter from a warranted professional or their previous employer which must include an attestation of good moral character and in the case of the letter being provided by their previous employer, of the relevant experience in human resources.