Luanda: The Angolan government is preparing a methodology that will integrate remuneration policies, functions, and careers to fairly equalize civil service salaries, announced Teresa Dias, the Minister of Public Administration, Labor, and Social Security. This announcement was made at the end of the 5th session of the Council of Ministers, which reviewed the Reference Catalog of Public Functions, a document aiming to bring greater transparency to the civil service remuneration system.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the minister explained that the initiative is focused on consolidating all categories and functions that were previously scattered, making it difficult for human capital managers in Public Administration to make informed decisions. The approved decree mandates a 12-month transitional period from an interim catalog to a definitive one, addressing existing challenges.
The minister highlighted that while various diplomas are being unified, certain categories and functions, particularly those within the judiciary and legislative bodies, are enshrined in laws that cannot be altered by presidential decrees. The Reference Catalog of Public Functions is expected to enhance transparency and efficiency in managing human capital within public administration, aligning with systems like the Integrated Financial Management System, the Integrated Tax Management System, and the Social Protection System.
In addition to remuneration reforms, the Angolan government is focusing on youth employment. A study conducted with the World Bank in 2023 recommended strategies for job creation, emphasizing increased productivity, investment in human capital for skills development, and active policies for vulnerable young people, especially women. The project aims to support young people aged 16 to 35 by addressing labor supply and demand constraints, incentivizing companies to hire recent graduates, and promoting green, digital, and entrepreneurial jobs.
During the Cabinet Council's meeting, chaired by President Joo Louren§o, it was reported that the Employment and Opportunities for Young People in Angola Project will be implemented from this year until 2029, supporting vulnerable youth and improving the quality of existing jobs.
The program is expected to benefit around 500,000 citizens through its various initiatives, with at least 40% being women and 6% people with disabilities.