Opportunities

Why work at MCIL

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour fosters Samoa's economic growth through nine divisions covering business registration, foreign investment, labour and employment, occupational safety, consumer protection, intellectual property, and industry development. Our culture is grounded in the Talofa with a Smile Campaign — courteous, professional public service delivered with care.

MCIL employs over 90 staff across our Apia headquarters and Salelologa office, with opportunities ranging from policy and research roles to inspections, registry services, and front-line customer service.

Current vacancies

All current MCIL vacancies are managed through the MCIL Employment Portal. The portal lists open positions with full descriptions, salary information, application requirements, and deadlines.

View current MCIL vacancies on the Employment Portal

Other places to find vacancies

MCIL vacancies are also advertised through these channels:

• MCIL Facebook Page Announcements of new positions, deadlines, and community updates.
• Public Service Commission The PSC publishes a weekly Public Service Official Circular covering vacancies across all Samoan ministries, including MCIL.

How to apply

Each vacancy on the Employment Portal includes its own application instructions, required forms, and submission method. In most cases, applications are submitted online through the portal directly to the Ministry.

For general enquiries about MCIL recruitment:

Chief Executive Officer. Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour. Level 4, ACC House, Apia. PO Box 862, Apia, Samoa. Phone +685 20 441. Email info@mcil.gov.ws.

Internships and attachments

MCIL hosts internship and student-attachment placements throughout the year in coordination with the National University of Samoa, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition, and visiting researchers. Enquiries about internship opportunities can be directed to info@mcil.gov.ws.