Competitive selection process for public representatives: applications open until August 14th

Kinshasa, August 11th, 2026 (CPA). – The applications for the competitive selection process for public representatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are open until August 14th, 2026, has announced the Minister in charge of the Portfolio in a statement consulted on Tuesday by the CPA. “The Minister in charge of the State Portfolio, Julie Shiku, has announced on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, that the deadline for applications for the competitive selection process for public representatives has been set for August 14th, 2026, for 15 companies within the State’s portfolio. The interested parties are invited to familiarise themselves with the public call for applications and to submit their applications in accordance with the conditions set out in the Ministerial Order of April 11th, 2026, as supplemented and amended to date,” it is read in the statement from the Ministry in charge of the Portfolio. According to the document, to be eligible, the candidates must, in particular, be Congolese nationals and be at least 25 years of age by December 31st, 2026, without being over 70 years of age on that same date. Indeed, the process seeks profiles with good character, an impeccable professional reputation, as well as technical, intellectual and professional skills. The same source has indicated that candidates must also demonstrate proven experience in the relevant sector, be proficient in spoken and written French, and be proficient in basic IT skills. According to the Ministerial Order of April 11th, 2026, the candidates must demonstrate good character, an impeccable professional reputation, technical skills and proven experience in the relevant sector. The proficiency in French and basic IT skills are also required. Furthermore, the document has indicated that the application must be made online via the Ministry in charge of the Portfolio’s digital portal, and that candidates must complete the form, attach the required documents and download their application receipt. The deadline is set for Friday, August 14th, 2026, at 11:59 pm, Kinshasa time. The process comprises four stages, namely: eligibility check, application review, a written test and an interview before a panel. At the end of this process, the top three candidates for each portfolio will be put forward to the President of the Republic for appointment by decree. The Ministry in charge of the Portfolio invites eligible candidates to finalise their applications by the deadlines. ACP/