Assistant Religious Officer

About the role

The Ministry of Religious Affairs is seeking an Assistant Religious Officer to lead its Islamic Burial Grounds Unit in Brunei. This is a full-time, on-site role for one vacancy at grade C.3-4 EB.5, advertised as 2026/OCT/04/KHEU. The post holder will plan, coordinate and supervise the management and upkeep of burial grounds, making sure they remain suitable, orderly and ready to meet burial needs as part of fardu kifayah, in line with Syarak law, Islamic etiquette and current provisions. The work includes inspecting burial grounds, following up on issues that arise, advising on and supervising development and maintenance work, and reviewing working papers. The monthly salary is BND 1,990 to BND 3,320, made up of BND 1,990 to BND 2,970 plus an EB range of BND 3,040 to BND 3,320. Applications close on 11 November 2026. Eligibility as stated in the advertisement: the applicant must be a Muslim according to Mazhab Shafiee, Ahli Sunnah Wal'Jamaah, and priority is given to male candidates (Keutamaan diberikan kepada pemohon lelaki).

Responsibilities

- Lead the Islamic Burial Grounds Unit, planning, coordinating and supervising the management and maintenance of burial grounds in accordance with Syarak law, Islamic etiquette and current provisions. - Ensure burial grounds under the ministry remain suitable, orderly and fit for burial needs as part of fardu kifayah. - Inspect burial grounds and coordinate action on issues that arise. - Advise on and supervise development and maintenance work for burial grounds. - Review working papers relating to burial ground matters. - Carry out other duties as directed.

Requirements

Applicants must be a Muslim according to Mazhab Shafiee, Ahli Sunnah Wal'Jamaah, and priority is given to male candidates. Candidates must also meet one of the following routes: a BDTVEC/BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in Islamic Studies or another suitable field; or service in the Ministry of Religious Affairs in a suitable post at grade C.2 or equivalent for at least 3 years, or at grade C.1 or equivalent for at least 5 years; or service in Government Service in a suitable post at grade C.2 or equivalent for at least 4 years, or at grade C.1 or equivalent for at least 6 years.

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge of procedures for managing Muslim corpses and the management of Islamic burial grounds is an advantage.

Skills