PNG Power Limited Graduate Development Program: Induction, Rotation and Permanent Placing

If you are looking for a graduate training opportunity with PNG Power, contact them on  RECRUITMENT, PNG POWER Ltd, P.O Box 1105, BOROKO, NCD or email: recruitment@pngpower.com.pg

Our Graduate Development Program is designed to provide hands-on experience, training and mentoring in order to develop an in-depth understanding and knowledge of your chosen area, in line with PPL’s vision and mission.

PPL consider graduates in the following disciplines; Electrical Engineering (Power & Communication), Mechanical Engineering, Lands & Surveying, Legal, Commercial Computing/Computer Science, Business Accounting, Business Management /Economics and Human Resource Management.

Prerequisites for PNG Power jobs

Have a GPA of 3.0 and above in their third and fourth year of studies

Have completed a degree program within the last two years or who are and eligible to graduate at a recognized university within PNG in 2014.

For enquires and applications, write to:

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

PNG POWER Ltd

P.O Box 1105

BOROKO, NCD

You can also email to us on recruitment@pngpower.com.pg

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

PNG Power Ltd is a State Owned Entity corporatized under the Electrical Commission (Privatization) Act 2002 as the successor company to the Papua New Guinea Electricity Commission (ELCOM).  PPL is the only Electricity Company in PNG providing electricity for over 50 years.

PNG Power Ltd supports and provides equal employment opportunities to all Papua New Guineans. In order to maintain and attract a competitive workforce, PPL is re-advertising its 2-year Graduate Development Program. The program will include, an induction, on the job training rotation and permanent placement after the completion.

Our Graduate Development Program is designed to provide hands-on experience, training and mentoring in order to develop in-depth understanding and knowledge of your chosen area, in line with PPL’s vision and mission.

PPL will consider graduates in the following disciplines; 

• Electrical Engineering (Power & Communication), 
• Mechanical Engineering, 
• Civil Engineering, 
• Finance, 
• Customer Services, 
• Inventory (Supply Chain), 
• Information Technology,
• Economics and 
• Human Resource Management.

Graduates Eligible to apply must have the following pre-requisites

Qualifications

•    Have a GPA of 3.0 and above in their third and fourth year of studies

•   Have completed a degree program within the last two years or who are and eligible to graduate at a recognized university within PNG.

Skills and Personal attributes

•    Be between the ages of 18 and 25

•    Not be convicted of any criminal offence

•    Have a good character reference

•    Have strong leadership characteristics

•    Have good communication skills (Oral and Written)

•    Have the ability to work in a team/ team player

PPL offers attractive terms and conditions of employment for our graduates under this program, with competitive remuneration, accommodation and other benefits. All applications with comprehensive C.V, copy of degree certificate and an updated transcript to be addressed to:

RECRUITMENT, PNG POWER Ltd, P.O Box 1105, BOROKO, NCD or email: recruitment@pngpower.com.pg

Website: Graduate Development Program - PNG Power Ltd

Graduate Development Program PNG Ports

If you are interested to find out about the program, please contact the Development Programmes Coordinator on telephone number 675 308 4200 or email at training@pngports.com.pg

The Graduate Development Program (GDP) is part of the workforce planning interventions through the Human Capital Department to: 

• Recruit, 

• develop, and

• maintain a highly competitive workforce to provide the edge it requires to be an efficient and profitable company.

Graduate Development Program PNG Ports

PNG Ports is looking at developing young graduates whose ideas, ambitions, and leadership potentials will help shape the future of PNG Ports and are essential for the growth, success, and sustainability of the company, and resolve current and future labour market shortages, and address the impending workforce shortages as a result of the ageing workforce.  

The graduate development program usually runs for a length of 18 months and/or as determined by the Human Capital Department and the complexity of the discipline. Intake of the GDP program will be on an annual basis and will much depend on the need of respective ports and or departments.

All Graduates engaged under the GDP will undergo a process of a formal induction, formal training, rotations and finally job placements.

PNG Ports commitment is to;

Building its human resource capacity to keep pace with social, economic, and technological changes. Provide employment opportunity for fresh graduates. Help students develop professionally in their respective careers. Contribute to human resource development in PNG

Eligibility Criteria

Graduates eligible to participate under the GDP must:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 25 years,
• Be citizens of PNG,
• Have completed a degree program within the last two years or who are eligible to graduate at a recognized university within PNG or overseas,
• Be existing employees who have completed a degree program within the last two years or who are eligible to graduate at a university within PNG or overseas,
• Have excellent academic results,
• Have not been convicted of any summary or criminal offence,
• Have clean disciplinary records,
• Have good character reference.

If you're thinking of developing a career with a dynamic organization in the following disciplines:

• Business Management
• Engineering
• Accounting
• Media & Communications
• Human Resources
• Operations

Then our Graduate Development Programme may be a path to the career you've been dreaming of. The 18 months programme encompasses training and skills development, mentorship by successful national and expatriate professionals and possible permanent employment with attractive remuneration and benefits.

If you are keen on joining our Winning Team, contact the Development Programmes Coordinator on telephone number 675 308 4200 or email at training@pngports.com.pg

Website:  Graduate Development Program

PNG Passport Application Form, Fee and PNGICA Offices You Should Know

The information provided here is for citizens applying for PNG Passports. The three pieces of information are for PNG citizens wanting to:

•  apply for a PNG passport/travel document  from anywhere in PNG other than Port Moresby, 

• get a child's birth registration certificate (registration of a Child born overseas), and

• know the four (4) requirements for a new PNG Passport application.

If you renew a child's passport or yours, the info provided in the recommended read below will be helpful.

Recommended read: 

PNG Passport Application Form Completion Guide for Passport Renewal

PNG passport  application at your nearest provincial office

Passport applicants do not need to travel to Port Moresby to lodge your PNG Passport application. The applicants can now lodge at one of our provincial offices near one of the centres nearest to you.

PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority offices are located in border provinces and in some main towns. PNGICA staff in provincial and border posts can assist you with your passport needs.

PNGICA has offices in

• Daru,
• Port Moresby,
• Alotau, 
• Lae,
• Mt Hagen,
• Vanimo,
• Wutung
• Tokua (Kokopo) and 
• Buka.

PNGICA will soon have a new passport lodgement office at Koitachi Haus in Gordons, Port Moresby to meet our clients’ needs.

Registration of Overseas Birth – PNG Citizens

If your child is born overseas, you MUST register the child for the purpose of PNG Citizenship. This must be undertaken within 12 months of the child’s birth. 

This also applies to legally adopted children.

If your child is older than 12 months but younger than 18 years, you have to attach a detailed statement of facts. If you have convincing reasons, the Minister for Immigration may allow your application.

The application must be completed by a parent who is a PNG Citizen. Ensure to fill and attach all documents. Registration is free, no fee applies.

Email citizenship@immigration.gov.pg for more info. Download the Overseas Birth Registration Form through this link (FORM C1 PDF)

PNG Passport information

To download the PNG passport application form (PDF Fillable), click here

Applications should be completed at least three (3) weeks before you leave the country. A passport is a travel document that certifies the identity and nationality of its holder mainly for the purpose of international travel.

Here are the requirements for a new PNG Passport application.

1. Fill out the PNG Passport Application Form

2. Attach two (2) current Passport size photos

3. Attach a copy of your NID Issued Birth Certificate, &

4. Receipt of payment - only K100.

Note: For fast processing, a fee of K300 is charged and you’ll get your passport within 48 hours.

You can download the Passport Application form through this link (Application for Travel Document, PDF)

Source: Image and info reposted from PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority social media account. 

If you have any questions, leave a comment below.

Advantage of Tuition Fee Free Policy: Education Ministry and Department Partner with Churches - Key

PNG Human Development Index (HDI) trend showed that 1995 was the year when PNG lost development momentum it gained after 1975 Independence. The government recognising churches and the National Department of Education as the main actors in education development could be an advantage for achieving long term plans.

PNG development fluctuates -struggle to improve

Corruption in high public offices after the 1992 election is the direct effect of 30 years (to 2022) when PNG is recently classed as a Low Human Development Country. 

Many Papua New Guineas are asking has PNG made improvements in the recent HDI global rank? Sadly, the answer is no. PNG's HDI ranks yo-yos between 153 and 154 out of 188 countries - up or down by 1 point. 

That means the measured global index showed PNG progress is less to nill in the last 10 years to 2020.

What went wrong? 

Government past and present development policies have been 'reactionary' rather than 'strategic for the long term'.

The changes (Curriculum, School Structure, Free Education Policy, Examination and Standard Measurements) have direct effects on development.

Free Education Policy can only be sustainable if the Churches and the Education Department are the main ACTORS. Unfortunately, NDoE and Churches are spectators in this TFF policy - 60% of the TFF grant is handled by entities other than NDoE or Church establishments.

What matters in PNG Education

In fact, NDoE and Churches have the capacity/network to deliver the Govt's TFF policy. No doubt.

The provincial and district network has been established since 1975. The 60% (~K400 million) allocated by the govt can be, rightfully, pumped into churches and NDoE - direct. 

A detailed write-up on this topic can be found here and here.