The Government has announced the immediate suspension of the job evaluation exercise and a temporary freeze on aged vacancies as part of cost management measures linked to the ongoing fuel crisis.
In a circular issued to all Permanent Secretaries on April 4, Pita Tagicakirewa, the PS for civil service confirmed the move is aimed at managing expenditure across the public service.
“As part of cost management measures to address the current fuel crisis, the following measures will be implemented with immediate effect,” Mr Tagicakirewa said.
He outlined that the measures include “suspension of the Job Evaluation exercise” and the “freezing of aged vacancies (vacancies that are at least six months old or more).”
However, the circular noted that exceptions will be made for essential services on a case-by-case basis, with ministries required to submit requests to the Ministry of Civil Service.
Mr Tagicakirewa also directed that all recruitment processes for affected positions must receive prior clearance.
“Request for Approval to Recruit (ATR) for all affected vacant positions are to be forwarded to MCS for clearance prior to advertisement. MCS will monitor this very closely,” he said.
The directive forms part of broader efforts to contain costs within Government operations as economic pressures persist.
Permanent Secretaries have been instructed to ensure the circular is communicated to all relevant officers within their respective ministries and departments.
