By: Marc Membrere
Chairman of the Public Service Commission Nonu Lemauga Saleimoa Vaai has clarified the merits supporting the PSC’s decision to suspend hiring Officers to Principals level citing a way forward for the Government’s working force as the main reason.
Nonu was responding to questions raised by the Savali Newspaper in relation to the issue that has prompted concerns from Members of Parliament in this week’s proceedings.
The matter first came to light in an announcement on the official Public Service Commission circular dated 23 December 2023.“In accordance with the Public Service Commission’s circular memorandum #17 of 16 December 2022, the advertisement of permanent vacancies (from Officer to Principal level) listed below is cancelled until further notice.”
He said the review is in line with the Government’s Workforce plan guidelines for a Workforce plan forecast.
“All Ministries under the PSC are being reviewed to assess the existing skills and the skills needed for the government’s work.”
But explained there were no issues with the commission’s recruitment and selection processes.
It was included in the review however for improvement purposes such as to boost Public Service efficiencies in all respects including service, smart management and best practices.
The review however does not affect State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), he further added.
The Ministry of Police, Prisons, and Corrections advertised 40 Constable positions and 15 Corrections Officers on the 23 December PSC Chairman clarifies vacancies “freeze” circular.
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