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REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES

PUBLIC SECTOR FUNCTIONS MANUAL

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL HOUSE

VICTORIA

JUNE 2008

Government Functions Manual, 2008 Page 1

PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL ORGANISATION OF THE SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT 1 - 2

PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 3 - 4

OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT AND PORTFOLIO RESPONSIBILITIES 5 - 6

CONSTITUTIONAL APPOINTEES

Constitutional Appointees 7

Office of the Attorney General 8

Office of the Ombudsman 8

Office of the Auditor General 8

Office of the Electoral Commissioner 9

Public Service Appeal Board 9

THE LEGISLATURE

The National Assembly 10

THE JUDICIARY

The Judiciary 11

Seychelles Court of Appeal 11

Supreme Court 12

Magistrate’s Court 12

Rent Board 12

THE EXECUTIVE

The Structure of the Public Sector 13 -14

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE AND PROTFOLIO RESPONSIBILITIES

President’s Office 15-16

Risk and Disaster Management 17

Information and Public Relations 18

Department of Defence 19

Department of Police 20-21

Department of Legal Affairs 22-23

VICE-PRESIDENT’S PORTFOLIO RESPONSIBILITIES

Department of Public Administration 24 - 26

Department of Internal Affairs 27 - 28

MINISTRIES

Ministry of Finance 29

Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 - 31

Ministry of National Development 32 - 36

Ministry of Community Development, Youth, Sports and Culture 37 - 44


Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Transport 45 - 51

Ministry of Education 52 - 53

Ministry of Health and Social Development 54 –56

Ministry of Employment and Human Resources Development 57 - 59

COMMERCIAL PARASTATAL ORGANISATIONS

Air Seychelles Ltd 60 – 61

Development Bank of Seychelles 62

Housing Finance Company 63

Island Development Company 64

Properties Management Corporation 65

Public Utilities Corporation 66 – 68

Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority 69

Seychelles International Mercantile Banking Corporation 70

Seychelles Petroleum Company Ltd 71 – 72

Seychelles Public Transport Corporation 73 – 74

Seychelles Savings Bank 75

Seychelles Trading Company 76 – 77

Small Enterprise Promotion Agency 78

OTHER PARASTATAL AGENCIES

Health Services Authority 79

National Arts Council 80

National Human Resources Development Council 81 – 82

National Sports Council 83 – 84

National Statistics Bureau 85

Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation 86

Seychelles Bureau of Standards 87 – 88

Seychelles Centre for Marine Research and Technology – Marine Parks Authority 89 – 90

Seychelles Fishing Authority 91 – 92

Seychelles Heritage Foundation 93

Seychelles Institute of Management 94

Seychelles International Business Authority 95

Seychelles Investment Bureau 96

Seychelles Licensing Authority 97 – 98

Seychelles Pension Fund 99

Seychelles Ports Authority 100

Seychelles Qualification Authority 101

Seychelles Tourism Board / Seychelles Tourism Academy 102 - 103


THE GENERAL ORGANISATION OF THE

SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT

Supreme Court Court of Appeal

Attorney General Auditor General

Ombudsman Electoral Commission

Public Service Appeal Board

Constitutional Appointment

Authority

THE LEGISLATURE THE JUDICIARY

CABINET

Public Service Parastatal

Executive Forum

Public Sector

THE EXECUTIVE

Vice-President

President and Commander-in-Chief


The Government of Seychelles is based on the Constitution and the details of the State's structure and

responsibilities are defined by the Constitution.

The State's structure has three branches:

The Executive Branch.

The Legislative Branch.

The Judicial Branch.

THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

The executive authority of the Republic is vested in the President and exercised in accordance with the

Constitution and laws of Seychelles.

THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

The legislative power vested in the National Assembly is exercised by Bills that relate to state matters,

passed by the Assembly and assented to or deemed to have been assented to by the President.

THE JUDICIAL BRANCH

The judicial power of Seychelles is vested in the Judiciary which consists of the Court of Appeal of

Seychelles, the Supreme Court of Seychelles, and other Courts and tribunals.


OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

1. Legal Basis

The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles, Article 50, provides for a President of Seychelles who shall

be Head of State, Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of Seychelles

2. Powers and Functions of the President

In addition to the powers and functions expressly conferred on or assigned to the President by the

Constitution or by any written law whether enacted before or after the commencement of the

Constitution, the President shall have the power to:

Make the State of the Nation Address in the National Assembly at the commencement of each

year.

Establish and abolish offices for the Republic.

Appoint to an office or the designation of a person subject to the approval of the National

Assembly.

Receive, recognize and accredit Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Plenipotentiaries and other

diplomatic agents.

Cabinet

Department of

Risk and Disaster

Management

Department of

Presidential Affairs

& State House

Administration

Department of

Information and

Public Relations

President's

Office

Special Advisor

Environment

Affairs

Special Duties

President's Private

Office

Department of

Defence

Department of

Police

Department of

Legal Affairs

Seychelles Petroleum

Company Ltd.

President's Portfolio

Responsibilities

President and

Commander-in-Chief


Appoint a person as Ambassador, High Commissioner or any other principal representative of

Seychelles to represent Seychelles abroad.

Execute or cause to be executed treaties, agreements or conventions in the name of the

Republic.

Grant to any person convicted of any offence a pardon.

3. Cabinet

The President presides at meetings of the Cabinet. The Cabinet is responsible for advising the President

with respect to the policy of the Government and with respect to such other matters as may be referred

to it by the President. The Cabinet Secretariat is headed by a Cabinet Secretary and is responsible to the

President for the management and coordination of all procedural operational and logistical services

supporting formal Cabinet activities in scheduling of Cabinet business.

4. Executive Authority

The Executive Authority of the Republic of Seychelles is vested in the President and shall be exercised in

accordance with the Constitution. Subject to the Constitution, the President may exercise the executive

authority either directly or through persons holding office in the service of the Republic.

4.1 Portfolio Responsibilities

The President holds the political responsibility for departments that are not specifically

allocated to a minister. The portfolio responsibilities of the President are:

Department of Legal Affairs;

Department of Police; and the

Department of Defence.

4.2 President’s Office

The President‟s Office is separated into four entities:

President‟s Private Office;

Presidential Affairs

Department of Risk and Disaster Management;

Department of Information and Public Relations

Special Duties

Details are provided under the Executive section.

5. Commander-In-Chief

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.


OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT AND

PORTFOLIO RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Legal Basis

The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (4th Amendment) Act, No 14 of 1996 provides for a Vice-

President, who shall assume the office of the President where the President dies, resigns or is removed

from office. The act also makes provision for the Vice-President to discharge the functions of President

during temporary absence from office. It further states that the Vice-President shall perform the functions

assigned to him by the Constitution, an Act or the President.

2. Advisory Function

As head of the second highest office in the country, the Vice-President provides the President with advice

on how to efficiently attain the goals and objectives of government.

3. Ceremonial Function

The Vice-President performs ceremonial function through meetings with representatives of foreign

government, receives foreign dignitaries, ambassadors, foreign investors, and other foreign officials and

represents the government in official gatherings.

4. Constituency Function

The Vice-President performs constituency functions through consultations with citizens; these interactions

serve to provide the Vice-President with first hand knowledge of their problems and enable him to advise

the President on the formulation of realistic policies, and where necessary make recommendations to the

relevant government agency.

Vice President's

Office

Department of

Public Administration

Department of

Internal Affairs

Vice President's

Portfolio

Responsibilities

Vice President


5. Executive Function

5.1 Cabinet

As a member of the Cabinet, the Vice-President participates in the formulation of policies and

ensures, as administrator of the Public Service, the implementation of government programmes

and projects.

5.2 Portfolio Responsibilities

The Vice-President holds the portfolio responsibilities of the following Departments:

Public Administration; and

Internal Affairs

Details are provided under the Executive section.

6. Vice-President’s Private Office

Provides the necessary technical and support services to the Vice-President in the performance of his

tasks to enable him to perform his functions effectively and efficiently.


CONSTITUTIONAL APPOINTEES

1. CONSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY

The Constitution, article 139(1), provides for a Constitutional Appointments Authority, which shall

perform the functions conferred upon it by the constitution and any other law.

2. THE COURT OF APPEAL

The Constitution, article 121 establishes a Court of Appeal which shall consist of:

a President of the Court of Appeal and two or more other Justices of Appeal; and

the judges who shall be ex-officio members of the court.

3. THE SUPREME COURT

The Constitution, article 125(3) establishes a Supreme Court consisting of Chief Justice, the Puisne

Judges and subject to clause (5) the Masters of the Supreme Court.

Judges of the

Supreme Court

Judges of the

Court of Appeal

Members of the

Constitutional Appointments'

Authority

Office of the

Attorney General

Office of the

Ombudsman

Office of the

Auditor General

Office of the

Electoral Commissioner

Members of the

Public Service Appeal

Board


4. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Constitution, article 76 (1) provides for an Attorney General who shall be appointed by the President

from candidates proposed by the Constitutional Appointments Authority. The Attorney General shall be

the principal legal adviser to the Government and, subject to clause (11), shall have power, in any case in

which the Attorney General considers it desirable so to:

Institute and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before any court in respect of

any offence alleged to have been committed by that person;

Take over and continue any such criminal proceedings that have been instituted or undertaken

by any other person or authority; and

Discontinue at any stage before judgment is delivered any criminal proceedings instituted or

undertaken under sub clause (a) or by any other person or authority.

The powers of the Attorney General under clause (4) may be exercised by the Attorney General in person

or by subordinate officers acting in accordance with the general or special instructions of the Attorney

General.

5. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN

The Constitution, article 143 (1), provides for an Ombudsman who shall be appointed by the President

from candidates proposed by the Constitutional Appointments Authority. Subject to the Constitution, the

Ombudsman shall not, in the performance of the office of the Ombudsman, be subject to the direction or

control of any person or authority. The functions are to:

Investigate an action taken by a public authority or the President, Minister, officer or member of

the public authority, being action taken in the exercise of the administrative functions of the

public authority.

Investigate an allegation of fraud or corruption in connection with the exercise by a person of a

function of a public authority.

Assist an individual complainant in respect of legal proceeding in relation to a contravention of

the provisions of the charter.

With leave of the court hearing proceedings relating to a contravention of the provisions of the

charter, become a party to the proceedings.

Initiate proceedings relating to the constitutionality of a law or the provisions of a law.

6. OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

The Constitution, Article 158.(1) provides for an Auditor General appointed by the President from

candidates proposed by the Constitutional Appointments Authority. The Auditor General shall, in the

performance of the functions of the office of Auditor General, not be subject to the direction or control of

any other person or authority, but the President or the National Assembly may request the Auditor

General in the public interest, to audit at any particular time, the accounts of persons or bodies referred

to in clause (3).


The accounts of the Cabinet Office, the National Assembly, all government departments and offices, all

courts and those related to moneys withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund, all the accounts of any

statutory corporation or such other body as may be specified by or under an Act shall be audited and

reported on by the Auditor General to the National Assembly and for that purpose the Auditor General or

any person authorized or appointed in that behalf by the Auditor General shall have access to all books,

records, returns, information and other documents relating or relevant to those accounts.

7. OFFICE OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER

The Constitution, Article 115, (1) provides for an Electoral Commissioner appointed by the President

from candidates proposed by the Constitutional Appointments Authority for a term of office of not more

than seven years. Subject to this Constitution, the Electoral Commissioner shall not be subject to the

direction or control of any person or authority in the performance of the functions of the Commissioner

under this Constitution. The Electoral Commissioner is responsible for the conduct and supervision of the

registration of voters and of elections and referenda under the Constitution. The Electoral Commissioner

is to keep under continuous review of the:

number and boundaries of the electoral areas into which Mahé and Praslin are divided having

regard to article 112 (3);

practices and working, including such matters as finance, broadcast and advertising, of political

campaigns in respect of elections and referenda under the Constitution.

The Electoral Commissioner carries out the function of Chief Civil Status Officer as has been delegated by

the Order made under the Transferred delegation of Statutory Function Act, and have such other

functions as may be prescribed by or under the Constitution or an Act.

8. PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD

The Constitution, Article 145(1) provides for a Public Service Appeal Board (PSAB), which shall perform,

the functions conferred upon it by the Constitution and any other law. The Public Service Appeal Board

shall hear complaints by persons aggrieved by:

an appointment made to an office;

a promotion to an office;

disciplinary proceedings taken in respect of an officer;

the termination of appointment of a person who was holding an office;

any decision relating to the qualification of a person who has applied for an office or is serving in

an office, in the public service.


THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Article 77

The Constitution provides for the establishment of a National Assembly. The legislative power of

Seychelles is vested in the National Assembly and is exercised subject to and in accordance with the

Constitution. The National Assembly is one of the three branches of the government.

FUNCTIONS

The legislative power of the National Assembly is exercised by bills passed by the house and assented to,

or deemed to have been assented to by the President.

The National Assembly consists of 25 directly elected members, which is equal to the number of electoral

areas and 9 members elected on the basis of proportional representation.

The Assembly

Secretariat

Clerk of the

National Assembly

Members of the

National

Assembly

Deputy

Speaker

Speaker of the National

Assembly


THE JUDICIARY

The judicial power of Seychelles is established by the Constitution, article (119) and vested in the

Judiciary which shall consist of the:

Court of Appeal of Seychelles;

Supreme Court of Seychelles; and

Such other subordinate courts or tribunals established pursuant to article 137.

The Judiciary is an independent body subject only to the Constitution and the other laws of Seychelles

1. Seychelles Court Of Appeal

The Constitution, article 120(1) provides for a Court of Appeal which shall have the jurisdiction to hear

and determine appeals from a judgment, direction, decision, declaration, decree, writ or order of the

Supreme Court and such other appellate jurisdiction as may be conferred upon the Court of Appeal by

the Constitution and by or under an Act. The Constitution provides for a right of appeal to the Court of

Appeal from a judgment, direction, decision, declaration, decree, writ or order of the Supreme Court.

Subject to the Constitution and any other law, the authority, jurisdiction and power of the Court of

Appeal may be exercised as provided in the Rules of the Court of Appeal.

Court

Services

Finance

Support

Services

Administration

and Finance

Registrar

Master and

Registrar

Supreme

Court

Court of Appeal

Juvenile

Court

Magistrate

Court

Rent

Board

Tenant

Tribunal

Judges

Chamber

Judges

and Master

Chief Justice


2. Supreme Court

The Constitution, Article 125, establishes a Supreme Court, which shall, in addition to the jurisdiction and

powers conferred by the Constitution, have:

original jurisdiction in matters relating to the application, contravention, enforcement or

interpretation of the Constitution;

original jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters;

supervisory jurisdiction over subordinate courts, tribunals and adjudicating authority and, in this

connection, have power to issue injunctions, directions, orders or writs including writs or order in

the nature of habeas corpus, certiorari, mandamus, prohibition and quo warrant as may be

appropriate for the purpose of enforcing or securing the enforcement of its supervisory

jurisdiction; and

Such other original, appellate and other jurisdiction as may be conferred on it by or under an Act.

The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice, the Puisne Judges, subject to clause (5), the Master of

the Supreme Court.

3. Magistrate's Court

The jurisdiction of the Magistrate‟s Court is applied throughout Seychelles, with sittings held in Victoria

daily and Anse Royale and Praslin one week per month and La Digue once a month. Magistrates exercise

jurisdiction in suits for goods seized in execution of judgment of the Magistrates Court or of the Supreme

Court, provided the value of such goods does not exceed twenty five thousand rupees. They also try

traffic offences.

In Original Jurisdiction, Magistrates hear and determine Civil suits in which the amount claimed or the

value of the subject matter does not exceed twenty five thousand rupees; this includes actions relating to

cancellation of lease and recovery of possession of immovable property from tenant or occupier.

Under Criminal Jurisdiction, Magistrates try offences under the Penal Code specified in the third schedule

thereto.

4. Rent Board

Hears and determines complaints and applications under the "Control of Rent and Tenancy Agreement

Ordinance" - Cap 166 of the Laws of Seychelles - Vol 1V.


THE EXECUTIVE

Department of Defence

Department of Police

Department of Legal Affairs

Seychelles Petroleum Company

Department of Public Administration

Departmnent of Internal Affairs

Seychelles Tourism Board

Development Bank

of Seychelles

Seychelles Savings

Bank

Seychelles International

Merchantile Banking

Corporation

Seychelles Trading

Company

Seychelles Licensing

Authority

National Statistics

Bureau

Ministry of Finance Ministry of Foreign

Affairs

Seychelles Investment

Bureau

Seychelles International

Business Authority

Small Enterprise

Promotion Agency

Housing Finance

Company

Properties Management

Corporation

Island Development

Company

Seychelles Bureau of

Standards

Public Utilities

Corporation

Electricity

Ministry of National

Development

Air Seychelles

Seychelles Civil

Aviation Authority

Seychelles Ports

Authority

Seychelles Public

Transport Corporation

Seychelles Fishing

Authority

Seychelles Centre for

Maritime Researches and

Technology - Marine Park

Authority

Public Utilities Corporation

Water

Ministry of Environment,

Natural Resources

and Transport

Office of the Mayor

Seychelles Heritage

Foundation

National Sports

Council

National Arts

Council

Ministry of Community

Development, Youth, Sports and Culture

Seychelles Institute of

Management

Seychelles Qualifications

Authority

Ministry of Education

Health Services

Authority

Centre Mont Royale

Drug and Alcohol

Council

Ministry of Health and

Social Development

National Human Resources

Development Council

Ministry of

Employment and Human

Resources Development

Ministers

Vice-President

President


THE STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT – The Executive.

The Public Sector is organised into two main entities: the Public Service and non-ministerial government

entities – parastatal agencies; together they form the Public Sector.

The Public Sector is the machinery of government through which its national objectives are fulfilled.

Through established structures, the allocation of functions and funds and with the direction of

government policy and regulations the business of government is conducted thus providing for the

establishment and management of an apolitical public service that is efficient and effective in serving the

Government, the National Assembly and the public of the Republic of Seychelles.

The Public Service

The Public Service also known as the Civil Service, in a constitutional sense is indistinguishable from the

state; its policies, functions and objectives are determined by Cabinet. The Public Service is organised

into Ministries and Departments and all are the political responsibility of a Minister. The President and

Vice-President are politically responsible for any department that has not been specifically allocated to a

Minister. Ministries and Departments receive their funding from the Ministry of Finance, approved by the

National Assembly. The head of a Ministry or Department in the Public Service, other than the political

head being the Minister, is the Principal Secretary, also known as the Chief Executive, whose primary role

is to implement government policy and advise Ministers. The role of the Public Service is to carry out the

practical and administrative work of government through its public service employees.

Parastatal Agencies

Government is also composed of non-ministerial government entities that work independently of

ministers to whom they are nevertheless accountable. The head of such entities, other than the Minister

being the political head, is the Chief Executive. There are several types of non-ministerial government

entities known as Parastatal Organisations; Councils, Boards, Authorities and Corporations, carrying out

set functions within a government framework, but the degree of operational independence varies. These

bodies exercise executive, administrative, commercial or regulatory functions. They are public institutions

that deliver services for the Government of Seychelles, but they do not set the policy required to carry

out their functions, as these are determined by the department that oversees the agency. Their assets

are the general property of the state and their employees are public sector employees. Parastatal

Organisations, established under the Parastatal Corporations Act, function as the corporate arm of

government, and some operate as a profitable and efficient business.

The authority responsible for public administration is responsible for the management and development

of the public sector. It therefore contributes to efficient government service delivery by reforming and

strengthening public administration management practices across the public sector.


PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

1. PRESIDENT’S PRIVATE OFFICE

The President‟s Private Office is headed by a Secretary of State, who is responsible to provide advice for

policy formulation and development of strategies that would provide for the implementation of

government programmes and projects. He ensures that administrative and secretarial support is provided

to the President in all his functions.

1.1 Office of Environment Affairs

Given the importance of environment on the national level and on the international agenda, a

special advisor keeps the President abreast of all developments in this field and advises him on

the best practices. The Special Advisor of Environment is also the advisor and Chairperson of

the Seychelles University Foundation.

Office of Environment Affairs

Special Duties

President's Private

Office

PresidentIal Affairs State House

Administration

Principal Secretary

Presidential Affairs and

State House Administration

State Secretary

President


1.2 Special Duties

Managed by a principal secretary responsible for the Seychelles Young Leaders Programme

that identify young Seychellois graduates with the potential to become leaders and innovators,

and ready to acquire the necessary skills and experiences to take up key leadership positions in

the public and private sectors of the Seychelles economy.

2. PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS AND STATE HOUSE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

This Department, headed by a principal secretary, consists of two Divisions:

Presidential Affairs Division

State House Administration Division.

2.1 Presidential Affairs

The Principal Secretary ensures that there is appropriate coordination between the President‟s

Office and other branches of Government, and is also responsible for all aspects pertaining to

Presidential protocol, and assuming the lead role in “themes” of national importance. It

organises events hosted by the President and prepares foreign visits undertaken by the

President. It also assists with the organization of incoming visits of Heads of State or

dignitaries.

The Principal Secretary President‟s Office is also the Chairperson of the Chief Executive Officers‟

Forum.

2.2 State House Administration

The Administration Division of President‟s Office maintains the State House building and

annexes, and provides support services to all the Departments/Divisions responsible for

financial and administration control.

This division administers the Ministerial personal emoluments and funds for Constitutional

Appointees as well as the Centralised Overseas Travel Vote.


OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

RISK AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

FUNCTIONS

This Department develops and implements the national emergency management programme that covers

activities related to prevention, preparedness, response and mitigation to disasters.

The Risk and Disaster Management Department is responsible for coordinating rescue operations and

provides assistance to victims of minor disasters.

The Department formulates, develops, analyses and influences policymaking to ensure a comprehensive

and legislated national disaster framework for the Seychelles. In addition, it monitors ongoing and

emerging disasters and emergency situations in the region and country, providing accurate and timely

notification to the National Disaster Council when these occur.

The Risk and Disaster Management Department plans and executes, in collaboration with government

ministries and other organizations, periodic simulation exercises aimed at improving preparedness and

response for disasters.

Early Warning

and Sensitization

Risk and

Disaster

Management

Principal

Secretary

President



INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

FUNCTIONS

The main role of the Department is to publish the Nation as a government newspaper with national and

international dimensions, striving to continuously present Seychelles in a positive light both nationally and

internationally.

The Information and Public Relations Department provides a press information service to the President‟s

Office and liaises with the national and foreign media. It serves as a channel of communication and

relations between the government and the public; publicising in a positive manner, government policies,

programmes and actions, providing a channel for public expression on national issues.

The Department also provides positive information to the national and international media on

developments in Government and Seychelles, and whenever possible, keeps government informed of

reports of Seychelles in the same media.

The Information and Public Relations Department promotes the economic, political social and diplomatic

interest of Seychelles nationally and internationally, as well as the Seychellois national culture and values

that contribute to nation building.

Administration

Media Affairs Public Relations

Principal

Secretary

President



DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

Legal Cell

Finance Departement

Operations & Training

Branch

Administration &

Logistic Branch

Seychelles

Coast Guard

Seychelles

Defence Academy

Seychelles

Dog Unit

L'Exile Barbarons

Unit

Airwing

Chief of Staff

Brigadier

Headquarters

Commander in Chief

ARTICLE 162 (3)

Subject to the Constitution, the Defence Forces is organized and administered in such manner as may be

provided for by or under an Act. The act may, in particular, provide the charges of indiscipline and other

offences among members of the Defence Forces to be investigated, prosecuted and punished.

FUNCTIONS

The primary function of the Department of Defence is to defend Seychelles and any other area over

which the Republic has proclaimed its jurisdiction. It also performs, as directed by the President,

functions and services of a civil nature so as to participate to the maximum extent in the task of national

development and of emergency providing assistance to civil authorities, especially in:

a civil disaster;

in the restoration and maintenance of public order and security;

in Seychelles, or in any other area which the Republic has proclaimed its jurisdiction.



DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

1. Office of the Commissioner of Police

Develops operating policies, procedures and directs the administrative functions of the force by

monitoring and coordinating the operation of the supporting wings; issues disciplinary orders, directives

and professional guidance and initiates improvement of methods and modernization of the police service

in all areas.

Advisory and

Research Office

Compol Administration

Office

Special Branch

Major Crime

Investigative

Support

Technical and

Scientific

Crime Support

Wing

Community

Policing

Traffic

Communication

Centre

Fire Brigade

Tourism Police

Operation Support

Wing

Publice

Order

Protective Services

Police Unit

Public Security

Support Wing

Port and Airport

Police Support Wing

Seychelles Police

Academy

Professional

Standard

Human

Resources

Resources

Development Support

Wing

Adminsitration

Finance

Civil Administration

and Finance

Services

Commissioner of

Police

President


2. Crime Support Wing comprises of the Major Crime Section and Technical and Scientific Unit. The

Major Crime Section investigates serious and complex criminal cases and incidents such as

homicide, robbery, sex crime, domestic conflict, child abuse incident, commercial fraud,

counterfeiting or forgery of currency, other commercial instrument and travel and identity documents

while the the Technical and scientific unit provides supportive investigation in areas of forensic

laboratory examinations and fingerprint searches.

3. Operation Support Wing comprises of the Community policing section, the Traffic Section, the

Traffic Section, the Communication and Command Centre and the Auxiliary Units. Police Officers in

the Community Policing Section are the front-line forces serving the community at all times with the

help of district officers who place strong emphasis on enlisting community support; the Traffic

Section is responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, detection and prevention

of traffic infringements; the Communication and Command Centre operates on a twenty four

hour basis to man the two telephone stations; transfer emergency calls received on 999 to the

respective emergency stations (eg. Hospital, Fire Brigade). It assesses and transmits call for

assistance or related criminal information; the Auxiliary units are comprised of the Fire Brigade

Unit and the Tourism Police Unit. The Fire Brigade‟s primary role is fire fighting and rescue with the

added responsibility of the Major Disaster Planning Committee and Civil Emergency Preparedness.

The primary role of the Tourism Police unit is to provide extraneous support to the regular police

by the execution of its specific duties and commitments in the guidance, security and surveillance of

tourists in the country.

4. Public Security Support Wing

This Special Support Unit provides the Commissioner of Police with a readily available reserve of

manpower able to deal with any internal security situation.

5. Port and Airport Police Support Wing’s prime responsibility is aviation security and transit

security at the airports and sea ports.

6. Resources Development Support Wing’s primary role is to raise professionalism in the police

service by enforcing the code of ethics and conduct, and by maintaining strict discipline and high

morale. This Wing also deals with citizen complaints and conducts disciplinary processes through its

Internal Affairs Unit.

7. The Civil Administration and Finance Services deals with all administrative matters as police

budget, police contracts and police information and management, including the management of all

financial matters and transactions relating to revenue and expenditure e.g payroll, purchases and

stores management.



DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

1. Attorney General Chambers

The AG‟s Chambers is responsible for criminal prosecution, civil litigation and notarial work. It advises

Government on all legal matters pertaining to international law and international relations and on all

aspects of international contracting, and provides legal advice and services to Government organisations.

The Attorney General‟s Chambers represents the Government in:

disputes arising whilst contracts are in force;

all Civil suits involving the Government.

1.1 State Counsel

State Counsel‟s are the legal advisers in all aspects of public administration law, criminal law,

international law, legislation and law reform, and thus are able to provide a vast array of legal

expertise to the government of Seychelles; they represent the Government in civil and criminal

cases. They also assist the Judiciary in the fair and impartial administration of justice when

carrying out their prosecutorial functions.

1.2 Legislative Drafting

The Attorney-General‟s Chambers is also responsible for the drafting of legislation. In carrying out

the task of drafting parliamentary Bills the legal draftsmen work closely with other Ministries,

Departments and other Government entities. The drafting of statutory instruments is also the

responsibility of this office.

Administration

Civil

Criminal

Specialised

Attorney General's

Chambers

Administration

and Finance

Company and

Business

Land Registration

Trade Mark

Registration

Law Reform

Legal

Drafting

Attorney General


1.3 Public Prosecution

The Attorney-General‟s Chambers is vested with the power under the Constitution to institute,

proceed and discontinue once instituted any criminal proceedings and Public Prosecutors assist in

the conduct of criminal trials held in the Supreme Court and Magistrates Courts.

2. Registration

The Registrar-General‟s Office, a statutory agency within the Attorney General‟s Office, commits to serving

the government by managing a number of Registries, namely, the registration of Land Titles; Business

Names and Associations amongst others. Additionally, the Registrar-General‟s Office guarantees access to

and advice relating to the Registries. This commitment translates into continuously high quality and timely

service to its clients, including the public, non-governmental organisations, industries and small businesses.

Both the Registrar General and deputy need to be qualified as a barrister, solicitor or attorney to be able to

adjudicate in certain matters or defend the association against any lawsuits in a Court of law.


OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

VISION

Building a Public Service that remains responsive to the needs of the Government and the public it serves

working within a sound enabling administrative framework established and developed in consultation with

all its shareholders.

FUNCTIONS

1. OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

1.1 Contract Administration

The Secretariat of the Public Service Commission is chaired by the Vice-President who is the

minister of the Department of Public Administration. The Principal Secretary of the Department

serves as Secretary to the Commission; responsible for administering the system of contracts

for senior and chief executives in public sector organisations.

Public Sector

Commission

Chief

Executive Forum

Terminal Employment Benefits

Information

Technology Support

Human

Resources

Finance Security Services

Support

Services

Administration

and Finance

Processing &

Monitoring

Management

Audit

Special

Projects

Information, Research

& Documentation

Public Sector

Support

Principal

Secretary

Vice-President


1.2 Chief Executives’ Forum

The Chief Executives‟ Forum is comprised of all the heads of Government Departments,

Ministries and Parastatal Organisations and agencies. The Principal Secretary Public

Administration is the vice chairperson of the Forum with the Principal Secretary President‟s

Office holding the post of Chairperson.

Matters of common concern within the public sector are discussed in the Chief Executives‟

Forum and where appropriate recommendations are made to Government. This body serves as

a consultative forum on matters that may be referred to it by Cabinet, or by public sector

organisations themselves. The Chief Executives‟ Forum also keeps members informed of major

developments in the public sector and serves as a forum for networking, problem-solving, and

sharing of ideas and experience.

1.3 Terminal Employment Benefits Section

This unit processes Employment Benefits for employees retiring from, or leaving the public

service, and processes claims from former employees who may still be entitled to terminal

benefits in accordance with relevant legislation.

2. Administration and Finance Division

The Division is responsible for the internal administration, human resources management and finances of

the Department. It provides support services to all other divisions and ensures the security of National

House.

The Administration and Finance Division also provides certain centralised services to public sector

employees and organizations, it:

Coordinates the allocation of office accommodation;

Undertakes the payment of housing allowances to returning graduates;

Recommends housing assistance of local employees and expatriate employees;

Makes air travel payment for expatriate employees in the Public Service; and

Controls and executes payment of government pensions, gratuities and compensation benefits

for the Public Service.

2.1 Information Technology Section

This section provides general IT support services to the Department ensuring that the

Department‟s information technology systems are capable of providing the most efficient

means of internal and external maintenance and communication of information.


3. Public Sector Support Division

The Public Sector Support Division has the general responsibility for developing the public sector

administrative framework, and supporting and monitoring its implementation in public service

organisations.

3.1 Special Projects

The special projects unit develops and monitors the implementation of the general

administrative framework undertaking related research, analysing best practices and proposing

legislation where necessary; accordingly it recommends, develops and produces tools, systems,

procedures, mechanisms and manuals such as schemes of service, the salary structure,

nominal rolls, the Public Sector Orders and Procedures Manual, the Public Sector Organisation

and Functions Manual and Directory, Expatriates and Graduates Handbook and Circulars,

amongst others.

The unit continuously reviews and updates the conditions of service governing public sector

employees especially with regard to improving motivation and production in the public sector

and strives to modernise the way government handles its administrative and management

processes. As an essential component of this unit, delegation of responsibility, the declaration

of assets and expatriate recruitment are monitored, the latter with the implementation of the

localisation policy in mind.

3.2 Public Sector Support Section

Provides support to specific public sector organisations in matters that are either not delegated

to organisations, or matters on which organisations seeks guidance or assistance. It provides a

complete service to organisations in the form of a “one-stop-shop” service.

3.3 Public Sector Audit Section

It conducts confidential establishment and personnel-related audits; compliance to the

Employment Act, other relevant legislation and Government circulars. It verifies the

establishment structure vis-à-vis the budget allocation (MBE). The Public Sector Audit Section

produces reports based on findings and make recommendations to correct unsatisfactory

conditions.

3.4 Information, Research and Documentation Section

This section is responsible for the Personal Data Collection System (PDCS) and the

Documentation Unit that maintains personnel and organisational files, for current use as well

as for public record; a function necessary to support the core functions of public administration,

that operates at the interface between information technology, producers of information and

users of information. Furthermore the Section plays an important role in filtering what is most

useful out of the vast quantity of information available to provide not simply data, but

information that enhances understanding.


OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

FUNCTIONS

1. Immigration Division

This division co-ordinates all the activities of the Immigration Section and advises government on

immigration control policies that need to be adopted. It ensures that all persons entering or leaving

Seychelles comply with the formalities under the Immigration Decree 1979 (Airport/Port) and maintains

records of all: persons exempted from permits such as staff from foreign diplomatic missions etc.;

foreigners employed by government, liaising with their employing ministry, department, parastatal;

yachts entering and leaving Seychelles; passports issued, as well as Seychelles citizen with dual

citizenship.

Administration and

Finance

Section

Dependent and

Resident Permit

Enforcement and

Investigation

Information

Technology

Work

Permit

Passport and

Citizenship

Airport and

Ports

Immigration

Central

Station

Out

Stations

National Identity

Cards

Civil

Status

Open

Prisons

Special

Prison

Prisons

Principal

Secretary


The Immigration Division ensures that the Interpol Stop List, the Prohibited Immigrants List and all other

„top lists‟ are efficiently maintained and that the Records Unit maintains an updated database on

immigration. It supervises and effects the processing of passport applications, renewals, extensions,

inclusions and endorsements; ensuring that passport applicants qualify for Seychelles nationality before

approving and issuing passports, and that Seychelles embassies and consulates follow the correct

procedures when processing applications for, and issuing of passports, and processes applications for and

issue visas. This Division scrutinizes and processes applicants for registration or naturalisation as a citizen

of Seychelles and ensures that the conditions relating to the granting of Seychelles citizenship are

complied with, and also processes applications for: Gainful Occupation Permits, including renewal,

extension, endorsement; Dependent's Permits; Residence Permits.

The Immigration Division maintains, in liaison with other units of the section, Management and

Information Systems Division, a computerized database on all aspects of immigration.

2. Civil Status Division

Co-ordinates the activities of the Civil Status Section and its outposts at Anse Royale, La Digue and

Praslin; guaranteeing the registration of births, deaths and celebration of marriages in Seychelles;

maintaining and updating the database on Decree nisi absolute (divorce), Notarial Deeds of

acknowledgement of natural child, adoption orders and change of names; issuing certificates of birth,

death, celibacy and marriage to members of the public upon request; processing applications for change

of names and issuing identity cards for residents of Seychelles. The Civil Status division updates and

maintains the National Population Database, and advises Government on the formulation of policies

pertaining to civil status.

3. Prisons Division

This Division manages all prisons in Seychelles, more specifically it keeps under constant supervision

those convicted, those on remand, and those detained on the order of a court or of the President. The

Prison division looks after the physical and psychological welfare of the prisoners, maintains peace and

order in prison compounds, provides supportive activities, which facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration

of prisoners and runs projects beneficial to the prisoners and the community at large. It permits and

monitors, when necessary, visits by prisoners' relatives. The Prison Division has as one of its functions to

register, place and monitor youths on training schemes. It canvasses for vacancies to facilitate placement

of young persons in apprenticeship schemes and promotes self-employment for the unemployed youth.

The Division networks with craft training centers such as ITC, SHTTC and others for apprenticeship

scheme.


MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Vision Statement

Ensure that Government pursues finance and economic services that foster sustainable growth in the

national economy through a strong leadership role.

Mission Statement

To effectively plan, generate and manage resources through the implementation of sound fiscal and

economic policies.

FUNCTIONS

1. FINANCE AND TRADE DEPARTMENT

Acts as the financial controller of the government ensuring that fiscal targets are maintained. This

Department coordinates the day to day affairs and administration of the whole ministry. It regulates and

implements the policy of the ministry and advises government and the ministry on macro economic

issues in particular those affecting the overall functioning of government

2. REVENUE COMMISSION

The Commissioner of Tax administers laws relating to the principal sources of government revenue to

include trades tax, GST, business tax and social security.

3. FINANCIAL PLANNING CONTROL DEPARTMENT

The Comptroller General administers financial control and planning with regard to Government

expenditure. This Department administers treasury functions and reports on government performance

regularly to the Principal Secretary, Finance and Trade.

Trade

Tax

Business

Tax

Compliance

Revenue Commission

Concessionery

Credit Agency

Customer

Protection

Policy and

Strategy

Trade

Administration Internal

Audit

Finance and Trade

Department

Trade Treasury Tax

Financial Planning

Financial Planning Control

Department

Minister


MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MFA)

FUNCTIONS

1. Overseas Missions

To promote and project Seychelles‟ image abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established

diplomatic missions in New York, France, China, Brussels, South Africa and India. In addition it has a

network of 77 Honorary Consuls scattered on every continent.

2. Legal Affairs and Research Unit

The unit prepares, researches, advises and negotiates functions on behalf of Government on matters

relating to Seychelles signature, ratification and accession to International, Regional and Bilateral

Treaties, Conventions and Agreements. This responsibility includes the drafting of laws for domestication

purposes including briefing papers required for ratification by the National Assembly.

The unit is responsible for the analysis of international issues and their implications for Seychelles,

including preparation of Cabinet information notes and memoranda. Its work involves the provision of

legal advice on all matters of bilateral and multilateral character, such as mutual assistance in criminal

and regional civil matters, extradition, and drafting of legislation on a reciprocal basis.

Overseas Mission

Section

Legal Affairs

and Research Unit

Protocol Section

Accounts

Human Resources

Administration

& Finance

Bilateral Affairs Multilateral

Affairs

Economic Affairs

Principal

Secretary

Minister


3. Bilateral Relations Division

Coordinates and sees to the effective programme of cooperation and partnership at the bilateral level;

managing foreign assistance. It develops various programmes with other countries, implementing policies

of the Government and defending and promoting the foreign policy of Seychelles.

Its scope of work varies from assisting in attracting foreign direct investment, developing economic and

trade partnership, enhancing cultural and sporting links, promoting educational, environmental and other

contacts. It also plays a crucial role in Bilateral Joint Commissions and in coordinating other important

Missions, such as visits by foreign dignitaries.

4. Multilateral Affairs Division

The division provides advice on policy matters where appropriate. It co-ordinates and mobilises external

development resources from multilateral organizations; establishes and develops appropriate relations

between the Seychelles Government, Foreign Missions in Seychelles and abroad and international

organizations such as the United Nations Organization, the Commonwealth, Francophonie, EU/ACP

Group, Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), and African Union; and participates in major fora.

The division is also highly involved in the defense and promotion of the Small Islands Developing States.

5. Economic Affairs Division

Ensures that the country pursues the policy of economic diplomacy; acting as the focal point for

international economic issues that have an impact on Seychelles. It also acts as the National Coordinating

Unit for the negotiations of a new trading arrangement between Seychelles and the European Union.

The Division strives to strengthen cooperation with the COMESA/SADC secretariats and their member

states to deepen regional integration and eventually embrace the multilateral trading system. It

participates in various important international fora; sequences and mainstreams SADC / COMESA

programmes in national strategies, development plans and sectoral programmes; and undertakes analysis

and research. The Division is the national contact point for multilateral funding agencies.

The Economic Affairs Division also acts as the liaison between Government, the private sector, civil

society and various international agencies by playing the pivotal role for dialogue and the fulfillment of

mutual obligations.

6. Protocol Division

Responsible to guide and maintain observance of ceremonial formalities, organising and assisting in

national events and functions ensuring hierarchical order. It ensures the smooth running of the airport

VIP lounge and provides transportation assistance to visiting dignitaries. The Division formulates

programmes of calls and meetings for visiting dignitaries.


MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FUNCTIONS

1. INVESTMENT, LAND USE AND INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT

1.1 Investment Promotion Division

This division promotes both domestic and foreign investment in all sectors of the Seychelles

economy including the offshore sector; aiming to enhance the country‟s international

competitiveness and to contribute to its economic and social development without sacrificing our

environmental standards.

Administration

& Human Resources

Financial

Control

GIS and IT

Support Services

Research and

Statistics

Corporate

Services

Industrial Development

and Small Business

Land Use

Planning

Land Management

& Development

Land Survey

Investment, Land Use

& Industries Department

Housing Management

and Policy Planning

Housing Planning and

Implementation

Housing Department

Planning Authority

Secretariat

Development

Planning

Planning Authority

Information Technology

Communications

Adminsitration

and Finance

Information, Communication

Technology Department

Minister


1.2 Energy Affairs Division

This division develops and implements energy conservation measures and sensitizes the

population on the importance of energy conservation. It also looks after policy issues, carries out

researche and promotes the use of renewable energy resources and technologies.

1.3 Industries and Small Business Development Division

Ensures that there is in place the necessary institutional, financial, administrative and legal

framework for the small and medium enterprise in Seychelles. Furthermore it liaises with various

local and international stakeholders on issues related to industrial development; encourages firms

to explore the overseas markets and supports them to access factors of production, including

infrastructure, finance, labour and technology. Its functions also encompass all issues pertaining to

industrial land management.

1.4 Land Use Planning, Management and Development Division

Administers land under the ownership of the State in accordance with State Land and River

Reserve act; facilitates and promotes fair distribution of land in accordance with Government

policy; negotiates purchase of private land, and if necessary acquires land in the public interest to

facilitate the government national development programme, development of national importance

and public interest; coordinates the development and implementation of both management and

integrated land use plans in conjunction with other stake holders. It also has a unit responsible

for all reclamation and dredging works.

1.5 Survey Division

This division is responsible for the national geodetic infrastructure, the base map and the registry

map; it is the repository of national land survey data; it regulates the conduct of all property

surveys in accordance with prevailing legislation, provides training for geomatics-related disciplines

and avails specialist consultancy services to other government agencies plus the public at large.

The Survey Division generates revenue through the sale of services and value added data.

2. HOUSING DEPARTMENT

The Housing Department undertakes feasibility studies, inception, designs, implements and monitors housing

construction projects. It consults with Government in respect to viable housing allocation and construction

policy and manages constructions projects of decent residential units for sale or rent. In addition, it also

processes applications for housing loans, allocates residential units to families based on district priority lists

and updates the housing demand database to ensure that families who need housing the most and are less

able to afford it are given the necessary priority allocation.


Two divisions are set up under the department to manage the above;

1. Housing Planning & Implementation Division

2. Housing Management and policy Planning Division

3. PLANNING AUTHORITY

The Planning Authority is charged with executive powers through its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive

Officer to ensure that all physical development projects are carried out in a responsible and coordinated

manner in respect to policy and national plans established by government, within statutory regulations in

force and with due considerations for long term sustainability. It assesses applications for undertaking

physical development and conveys approval and conditions for proposed development.

The Authority‟s Quality assurance section investigates and enforces against breaches to planning regulations

and monitors to ensure conditions of approval are implemented during construction phases. The Planning

Authority‟s operation can be classified into three distinct components:

The Planning Authority Secretariat which handles all the logistics of processing planning

applications and development control roles;

The referral agencies which give technical recommendations relating to the statutory regulations

of their respective fields of expertise; and

The Planning Authority Board and sub-committees are the decision making bodies granting

approval and conditions for development projects.

4. Corporate Services Division

a. Administration and Human Resources Section

Oversees the management on all administrative matters and provides support services to all

divisions of the Ministry. It also oversees all human resources issues.

b. Finance Section

This section is to ensure the financial administration management and control. It also oversees the

payroll processes and other payments.

c. Research and Statistic Section

This unit‟s primarily responsibility is to generate, collate, analyze, coordinate and publish

information after due consultation.

d. GIS & IT Section

This Section has two components;

a. The Centre for Geographic Information Systems (GIS); and

b. The Information Technology (IT).


The Centre for GIS is the national body responsible for the storage, manipulation and sharing of

spatial data on a digital platform. It is also mandated to formulate policies on the Spatial Data

Infrastructure (SDI), data standards and interoperability and provides guidance on GIS

implementation and integration in liaison with other stakeholders. It generates revenue through

the sale of services such as maps and keeps custodianship of value added data and provides in-

house GIS training and support to users and promotes the concepts of the GIS through

workshops, seminars demonstration and publications.

The IT Unit provides a range of technical support in networking and related activities within the

Ministry. Furthermore, it works closely with Information & Communication Technology (ICT) which

is implementing the linking of all ministries through a comprehensive network, as one of its

mandate.

5. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

VISION

To have a government which fully makes use of ICT in supporting the delivery of its services and which

creates the necessary framework (policies, legislations & regulations) that allows the full potential of ICT

to be harnessed nationally for the benefit of the country.

MISSION

The mission of the department includeS the development and implementation of legislation, regulations and

policies pertaining to telecommunication and related services; the implementation of legislation, regulations

and policies pertaining to telecommunication and related services, and subsequent collaboration and

coordination with the various government sectors in addressing their specific ICT needs and requirements;

the implementation, management and maintenance of the government ICT infrastructure; the establishment

of the role/s of ICT in the various government sectors and providing the corresponding support; the planning

and management of radio communication resources (e.g. domain names, frequency, numbers etc.).

FUNCTIONS

The department is organized into the two following divisions.

1. Information Technology Division

The provision of information systems which will support decision-making in government and delivery of

government services in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. Its functions are to: set frameworks and

standards for the development of software applications for government; enforce standards and procedures

pertaining to the administration and management of software systems throughout the department;

undertake forward planning and feasibility studies pertaining to the development and implementation of


software solutions; provide end-user training and support of implemented solutions; undertake the planning,

coordination, monitoring and evaluation (complete project management) of software development projects

being undertaken by third parties (outsourced projects); provide consultancy services pertaining to the

provision of software solutions set direction and plans for the ICT infrastructure of government; and,

establish and enforce standards and procedures pertaining to ICT infrastructure within the department.

2. Communication Division

This division is concerned primarily with the development and enforcement of frameworks (legal, regulatory,

policy and otherwise) that will enable pervasive and affordable access to electronic means of communication

nationally. Its main functions are to: anticipate, plan and develop telecommunication regimes which will

ensure an open, fair and competitive telecommunication market; provide a regulatory framework which will

provide the necessary safeguards for maintaining and promoting free, fair and effective competition in

telecommunications; ensure the enforcement of the regulatory framework so that consumer interests are

protected and anti-competitive behaviour is discouraged and sanctioned; ensure continual provision of

universal service on an efficient, transparent, equitable, proportionate and non-discriminatory basis;

administer and manage the national radio communication resources (Numbering, Frequency Assignments,

Allocation of Call Signs, National Domain names etc.); and, formulate strategic plans for the development of

telecommunications nationally.


MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

YOUTH, SPORTS AND CULTURE (MCDYSC)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

FUNCTIONS

1. Secretariat Division

This Division is comprised of the Principal Secretary's Secretariat, International Cooperation Unit, the

Public Relations and Communications Unit, Audit Unit and IT Unit, and it administers the Minister's

Secretariat.

1.1 Public Relations and Communications Unit

An important function is the promotion, marketing, publicity and dissemination of information

pertinent to the Department's functions, programmes and activities. It is also responsible for

developing 'entente' and partnership with the general public and relevant bodies.

1.2 International Cooperation Unit

Develops and fosters links and relations between the Ministry and regional and international

institutions and agencies to promote and facilitate exchange and partnership.

1.3 Audit Unit

International

Cooperation

Human Resources

Finance

Support

Services

Administration and Finance

Division

District Projects

Programm

Development

Homes for

the Elderly

Community Development

Division

District

Administration

Districts

Operations

Environment and

Emergency

Burial Services

Community Management

Division

Principal Secretary

Minister


Ensures that accounting and financial management regulations are adhered to. The unit

prepares audit plans and carries out regular checks of all accounting transactions at Secretariat

and district level. It provides audit reports on the Department's stocks and assets.

2. Community Development Division

The Division is comprised of the District Project Section, Programme Development Section, and the

Homes for the Elderly Section.

2.1 District Project Section

It initiates viable community projects that respond to the needs and well being of the district.

Sees to the planning and implementation of community projects and ensures that projects are

effectively administered. This section is also responsible for the management of community

facilities and infrastructure.

2.2 Programme Development Section

Develops, promotes and implements community-based programmes in liaison with district

authorities and is responsible for the implementation of community-oriented programmes

which contribute to national development. In this role, it liaises with other Ministries and

agencies in order to facilitate the implementation of their programmes at district level. It also

works in partnership with district administrations to develop and implement district

beautification and environment programmes.

2.2 Homes for the Elderly.

Sees to the management of all the Homes for the Elderly.

3. Community Management Division

Comprised of the District Administration Section, the District Operation Section, the Environment and

Emergency Section and the Burial Section.

3.1 District Administration Section

It is responsible for the efficient running of 25 District Administration offices and ensures the

implementation of the department's policies at district level. It facilitates and encourages the

participation of the community in affairs of the district; providing guidance, assistance and

advice to residents of the districts in matters of general and public services and liaises with

central government's agencies in the provision of these services.

3.2 District Operations Section

It is also responsible for setting standards and monitoring of the District Administration's

performance.

3.3 Emergency Section

Coordinates and manages emergency programmes undertaken by district administrations and

provides support and guidance in the implementation of these programmes. It also works in


partnership with district administrations to develop and implement district beautification and

environment programmes at district level.


The Division is comprised the Accounts Section, Human Resources Section and the Support Services Unit.

It is responsible for human resources management and development and for the provision of

administrative, logistical and financial management support. It liaises with the Ministries responsible for

Human Resources, Employment and Public Administration to implement related government policies.

The Division provides support services to the whole Department including the Minister‟s Secretariat. In

undertaking financial administration it prepares, administrates and controls budgetary expenses and

maintains inventories and manages the Ministry‟s assets.


MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

YOUTH, SPORTS AND CULTURE (MCDYSC)

YOUTH, SPORTS AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT

VISION

Youth: To create an enabling environment and facilitate the development of confident, proud, self reliant

and resourceful individuals through involvement in productive activities that contributes to personal,

community and national development.

Culture: The Department of Culture in the Ministry of Community Development, Youth, Sports and Culture

is responsible for preserving the Cultural Heritage, our cultural values, and the Seychellois cultural identity;

International

Co-operation

Cultural Policy

Planning and

Development

National Archives National Museums

National Library

and Documentation

Centre

National Conservatoire

of Performing Arts

Heritage, Research

and Protection

Seychelles Kreol

Institute

Culture

Public Relation

and Marketing

Kreol Festival

and Other Events

Public Relations

Marketing and

Special Events

Promotions

and Marketing

Policy Relations

Marketing and

Special Events

Sport Strategic

Planning & Policy

Analysis

Strategic Planning

and International

Youth Development

and Operations

Programme and

Special Events

Youth Support

Services

President's Award

Programme

CitizensYoung

Movement

Youth

Major Games

Project Planning

and Maintenance

Major Games

Human Resources

Development

Finance

Support

Services

Conference

Centre Services

Administration and

Finance

Principal

Secretary

Minister


and also to promote the Arts and Culture, in order to install cultural pride and a sense of Seychellois cultural

identity in our people.

Sport: To create dynamic and sustainable sports environment which enables all Seychellois, to the extent of

their abilities and interest, to experience and enjoy participation in sports and recreational activities, to

complete and perform consistently at national and international levels and achieve success at the highest

international levels.

MISSION

Youth: Our mission is to collaborate with other government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders with

the view to giving our young people the maximum opportunity to contribute towards the economic, social

and cultural advancement of the country, their families and to gain self-fulfillment. In other words, our

mission is to empower our young men and women by making them feel that they have or can create

choices in life, are aware of the implication of those choices, make decisions freely, take action based on

sound decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions. We will create and

support the enabling conditions for our young people to be empowered.

Culture: The Department of Culture will ensure the development of the arts and culture through the

continuous promotion of all aspects of artistic and cultural programmes and projects, in order to contribute

to the economic development of Seychelles.

Sport: To develop a culture of sports, leisure and recreation which would further enhance the health, social

and other benefits for all Seychellois.

FUNCTIONS

1. Office of the Principal Secretary

Responsible for the development and implementation of cultural policy, formulation of plans and

strategies, and ensures that all cultural programmes and projects are in line with the Cultural Policy. The

Secretariat oversees the department‟s infrastructural projects inclusive of design, planning, contractual

allocation, monitoring, commissioning, maintenance and refurbishment. The Principal Secretary of the

Youth, Sports and culture department is also responsible for the efficient organization of Major Games.

An important mission of this department is to give the youth maximum opportunity to contribute to the

economic, social and cultural advancement of the country and gain self-fulfillment, in so doing collaborate

with other government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders including families and communities.

2. Culture Division

Comprises of the National Library Section, National Museum Section, National Archives Section, National

Conservatoire of Performing Arts Section, National Heritage Research Section and Kreol Institute.


This division is responsible for the collection and preservation of historical and national documents and

government records, maintaining archival documents, and making such documents accessible to

researchers, depositors and the general public.

The Culture Division provides public library services for educational, informational and recreational needs

of all individuals, and National Library services for the preservation and bibliographic control of the

Country‟s literature, and for the standardization and development of Library services in general.

It provides the general public with an understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of our historical and

natural heritage through effective museum services, quality exhibitions and education programmes.

The Culture Division promotes and provides opportunities for personal development in both traditional

and contemporary performing arts through music, dance and drama, for leisure, enjoyment and

professional pursuit.

The Division extends and enriches anthropological studies in Seychelles; responsible for research,

development and promotion of the Kreol language in general; in particular Seychellois Kreol as a mother

tongue and national language through education, literature, cultural manifestations and information

communication technology; and provides the traditional physical setting for the promotion and

enjoyment of an authentic Creole way of life, focusing on Creole architecture, cuisine, artisanal,

animation and related aspects of the Creole culture; responsible for research, collection, documentation,

dissemination, conservation and promotion of the Seychelles tangible and intangible heritage and

copyright and related rights administration

3. Public Relations, Marketing and Special Events Division

This division is responsible for organizing the Kreol Festival, Fet Afrik, Semaine de la Francophonie and

related manifestations to showcase the multi-faceted dimension of the Seychelles Kreol culture.

It is also responsible for promotions, markets, publicities and disseminates information pertinent to the

Department‟s functions and activities, and develops „entente‟ and partnerships with the public and

relevant bodies.

4 Sports Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis Division

A division responsible for the development of appropriate sports policies, strategies, and programmes in

line with the national vision for sports development. It advises on, and develops relevant mechanisms to

ensure access to, and equity in Sports.

The Sports Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis Division is also responsible to establish performance

indicators and measurement standards in programme and service delivery to harmonize planning and

increase the overall effectiveness of the sports system.


5 The Youth Division

Its role is to create the enabling environment and facilitate the development of confident, proud, self

reliant and resourceful individuals through involvement in productive activity and programmes that

contributes to personal, community and national development.

The Youth Division defines strategy and draws up action plans to deliver programmes and projects that

would meet the expectations, wishes and aspirations of the youth at district and national level; in

addition it promotes a high standard and quality of youth work through effective policy and planning,

active participation and involvement of young people, efficient management and financial control of

resources and an adequate monitoring and evaluation procedures.

The division establishes systematic and constant dialogue with the youth and together they identify and

address needs. It also provides expertise, advice and technical knowledge to the Ministry of Community

Development, Youth Sports & Culture, other ministries, NGOs and stakeholders, encouraging

collaboration and cooperation.

The Youth Division provides for well trained and qualified professional youth workers, promotes

comprehensive training and leadership programmes and opportunities, and equally promotes Regional

and International Cooperation, friendship and exchanges.

6. Major Games

Provides a centralized, efficient and co-ordinate structure to maximize the benefits that can be gained

from organization and participation in major games; provides the platform to ensure the efficient

organization of the major games for the benefit of Seychellois and the economy.


OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF VICTORIA

FUNCTIONS

1. Promote Victoria as a modern town with a clean environment and vibrant culture.

2. Widen the scope for twinning relations with towns and cities overseas to enhance development at

community level.

3. Build partnerships among local actors and harness views for making Victoria an attractive town.

Operations Administration

and Support

Services

Mayor


MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT,

NATURAL RESOURCES AND TRANSPORT (MENRT)

1. Landscape Management

The functions of the Landscape Management Division is to develop and turn Victoria into a Garden City, It

also plans, coordinates, implements and monitors the overall landscape development in the country,

monitors the work of all contractors under the responsibility of Land Management to ensure that quality

standards are maintained as per contract agreement.

Landscape Management Division advises Government organisations with regards to landscape planning

development and management.

2. Legal Unit

This unit is advises the ministry on all legal issues, and proposes legislation which will address

environment, natural resources and transport issues locally, it: ensures the enforcement of legislation

enacted relating to MENRT; participates in negotiation of conventions, treaties and agreements to which

MENRT is or will be a party to; drafts legislation proposals for the enforcement of conventions, treaties

and agreements on behalf of Seychelles; and, constantly reviews legislation in line with international

conventions, treaties and agreements.

Landscape

Management

Legal Services

Environment

Department

Natural Resources

Department

Transport

Department

Minister


MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL

RESOURCES AND TRANSPORT

Environment Department

MISSION

To promote, coordinate and develop an ecologically balanced natural environment in keeping with

constitutional exigency and in line with national sustainable socio-economic development objectives of the

Seychellois community and beyond.

FUNCTIONS

The Environment Department primarily safeguards the natural environment of Seychelles and ensures

that all developments are properly planned and executed in a sustainable manner. Through various

Administration

and Support

Services

Section

Finance

Section

Education Information and

Communication

Section

Inner

Islands

Section

International Affairs

Unit

National Parks

and Forestry

Conservation

Terristerial Ecological

Research Centres

Nature and

Conservation

PollutionControl

and Waste Management

Environmental

Impact Assessment

Pollution Control &

Environmental Impacts

Metrological and

Climatological Service

Programmes

Management

Environment

Engineering

Climate and

Environment Services

Division

Principal

Secretary

Minister


mechanisms and tools it regulates and controls pollution and the negative impact of human activities. In

addition, it promotes positive behaviour of the general population towards the environment.

The department manages a network of protected areas and provides support to local Non-Government

Organisations and private agencies engaged in environment matters. The Environment Department is

comprised of 3 Divisions which together provides the necessary institutional capacity for the effective

implementation of environmental programmes to regulate activities impacting on the natural environment

and resources.

1. Secretariat of the Principal Secretary

In the Secretariat, there are 4 sections namely the Administration and Support Services, Finance,

Education, Information and Communication and Inner Island Sections.

1.1 Education, Information & Communication Section

Responsible for implementing the Department„s policy regarding education, information and

communication on the need to protect, preserve and improve the environment. It also

manages key areas where there are major interactions between the public and the

Department.

1.2 Inner Island Section

Manages all environment activities and matters on Praslin, La Digue and their satellite islands.

2. Nature and Conservation Division

This division is made up of 3 sections namely the Forestry and National Parks, Terrestrial Ecological

Research Centres and the Conservation Section. It is responsible for developing appropriate plans and

policies for the sustainable conservation of biological diversity and through the management of national

parks, reserves and botanical gardens, it provides ample opportunity for research, recreation and eco-

tourism activities. The support of various local and international partners allows it to promote awareness

and appreciation of our natural heritage.

2.1 Forestry & National Park Section

Responsible for managing natural forested areas and forest plantations and a network of trails

and important sites of ecotourism value. It facilitates access to local timber and other forest

products for the construction, furniture making and the craft industries.

2.2 Terrestrial Ecological Research Centres

Manages the Biodiversity Centre at Barbarons and the National Botanical Garden in Victoria.

Responsible for increasing public knowledge and understanding of the value and importance of

endemic plants; promotes research on native plants and habitats


2.3 Conservation Section

Holds the mandate of conserving and protecting our native species, natural ecosystems and in

general the biological diversity occurring within our national jurisdiction; conducting and

promoting research on the biology of native species.

3. Pollution Control and Environmental Impacts Division

The PCEI division is responsible for pollution prevention, abatement and implementation of the

Environment Act (1194) and its Regulations within the wide framework of the “Environment Management

Plan of Seychelles”, (EMPS - 2000 - 2010).

3.1 Pollution Control and Waste Management Section

Focuses mainly on regular inspections to ensure that emission standards are respected; collects

and submits appropriate evidence on violations of the law. It is also responsible for

designating, monitoring and regulating all waste disposal sites and oversees the manner in

which waste is managed (stored, collected, handled, sorted and disposed) in the country.

3.2 Environmental Impact Assessment Section

Is responsible for the appraisal of ad-hoc Environmental Impact Assessment. It makes

recommendations for the Town and Country Planning Authority, the Project Appraisal

Committee and other government organizations.

4. Climate and Environmental Services Division

The National Metrological and Climate Services observe and understand Seychelles weather and climate

and provide meteorological data in support of international obligations.

4.1 Programme Management Section

Is responsible for coordinating and ensuring effective and timely implementation of

environment programmes and large projects; monitoring the implementation of the

Environment Management Plan 2000-2010.

4.2 Environment Engineering Section

Holds the responsibility of overseeing and coordinating all drainage management, flood control,

and coastal zone management issues and matters nationally.


MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT

NATURAL RESOURCES AND TRANSPORT

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

VISION

The Department strives to attain higher food security in areas where there are comparative advantages,

by providing an enabling environment to enhance national agricultural and fisheries production, this, to

enhance the national food security through food-producing entrepreneurs.

MISSION

As a facilitator and in collaboration of the various stakeholders will ensure sustainable agricultural

development to enhance food security as laid out in its National Agricultural Policy 2007-2011 and the

Seychelles Strategy 2071.

Inner Island

Agricultural Development

Human Resources

& Support Services

Finance

Administration

and Finance

Extension

Crop Research

and Development

Inner Island

Agricultural Development

Crop Development

and Promotion

Veterinary Services

Livestock

Animal Health

and Production

Agricultural Land

Management

Agricultural

Planning

Victoria Market

Management

Agricultural Planning

and Lands

Management

Principal

Secretary

Minister


FUNCTIONS

1. Agricultural Planning and Land Management Division

Manages all agricultural State land and maintains the agricultural lease and registration of farmers

ensuring proper sustainable land exploitation; it assesses all land applications, allocates agricultural land

and monitors performance to ensure food security. The Agricultural Planning and Lands Management

Division also provides technical assistance primarily to the Concessionary Credit and Development Bank of

Seychelles in relation to demands of agricultural loans submitted to these institutions. It prepares,

implements, monitors and evaluates agricultural projects that benefits the farming community in its aim

to increase food production, and food security. The division is the responsible for the formulation of

agricultural policies. It administers the Agriculture and Fisheries (Incentive) Act 2005, enforces of

existing laws and regulations in relation to the production of crops and animals.

2. Crop Development and Promotion Division

Facilitates the farming community to benefit from existing incentives; provides extension and technical

services in areas of crops and horticulture production. It is the National Authority for quarantine, sanitary

and phytosanitary regulations for product entering and exiting the country. The Division ensures that

essential agricultural inputs are made available; promotes the introduction of new technologies; facilitates

and promotes production under controlled environment; and monitors the conservation and utilization of

plant genetics resources for food and agriculture. The Crop Development and Promotion Division carries

out relevant research, trials and screening activities of major economical crops and animals for

recommendation to the farmers and prepares mass media agricultural publicity for the farming

community and the general public.

3. Animal Health Development Division

Maintains the animal genetic centre for the purpose of making available quality breeding animals required

by the Livestock Sector. It ensures that the country‟s animal health status is effectively safeguarded to

enable maximum production and development of its livestock industry and also safeguarding public

health; maintaining adequate monitoring of the livestock sector in relation to pork, cattle, small ruminant

and poultry. The Division also has the mandate and responsibility to ensure that all the fish being

exported from the country conforms to international Sanitary and Public Health requirement.


MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES AND TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

FUNCTIONS

Manage and implement government stated policies in the tourism and transport sectors. Ensure a safe

secure, reliable, effective and economic transportation system to service and improve the main economic

activity, tourism.

1. Policy Planning Division

Initiate research and policy on issue of concern to the Transport Department and its future development

in line with government‟s policy and the national development plan.

2. Land Transport Division

Provide a safe, reliable, affordable and convenient land transportation system for the social and

economical well being of the entire population. Ensure a satisfactory level of public transport facilities.

Ensure the formulation of transport development programme for Mahé, Praslin and La Digue

3. Maritime Safety Administration

The Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration provides professional services to the Marine Industry.

Maritime Administration regulates and enforces the local marine legislations in close relation with

international maritime organisations including Ship‟s registry and Port State control.

Policy Planning

and Research

Unit

Administration and

Finance Section

Roads and

Transport

Land

Transport

Maritime Safety

Administration

Principal

Secretary

Minister


MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Vision Statement

Education at all levels – from early childhood to university a prerequisite for sustainable development;

emphasing a holistic, inter-disciplinary approach to developing knowledge, skills and attitudes as well as

the necessary changes in values, behavior and lifestyles.

Audit Section Quality

Assurance

International Relations

& Training

Education Services

Bureau

Assessment &

Testing Services

Finance Planning

& Management

Administration

and Personnel

Human Resources

Administration, Finance

and Personnel

Research

and Evaluation

Planning and

Project

Development

Education

Management

System

Teaching, Learning

Resources, Planning

and Management

Infrastructure

Development and

Maintenance

Education Planning

& Resources

Development

Student

Support

Secondary

Schools

Primary

Schools

Early

Childhood

Career & Education

Guidance

Co-Curricular

Activities

Schools

Post Secondary

Centres

Adult Learning and

Distance Education

Centre

Further Education

Development

Technical and

Further Education

Principal

Secretary

Minister


Empower our young learners to perceive, understand and act in a manner that promotes peace, justice,

harmonious co-existence and respect for diversity. The Ministry of Education has as its primary objective

the assurance of a population that is well trained and equipped with the requisite competencies for

sustainable development, important mechanisms to ensure that Government‟s priority to restoring growth

and stability is fulfilled.

MISSION

Build a coherent and comprehensive system of quality education and training reflecting shared universal

and national values, to promote the integrated development of the person, enabling their empowerment

to participate fully in social and economic development.

FUNCTIONS AND COMMITMENT

Undertake planned approach to development based on systematic investigation and research to create an

all-pervasive culture of quality, based on enquiry and self-evaluation. It is committed to the creation of

an inclusive learning environment which challenges every individual to achieve their highest potential for

life-long learning. It ensures the development of a system which is transparent and accountable to the

public for the quality of the education which it provides, guaranteeing an environment which encourages

schools and educational and training institutions to share responsibility for improvement through a co-

ordinated network of support services that place schools and training institutions at the centre of

education development.

Through a system of human resource training and development it produces a strong cadre of leaders and

managers in education and training, and provides for the widest possible participation of professionals in

policy-making. It is a system that recognises and rewards good performance and provides the conditions

for the continuing professional development of staff. The Ministry has built effective partnerships with all

stakeholders, which are based on dialogue and open communication.

The Ministry of Education provides training for the development and equitable distribution of quality

resources to support learning in schools and educational institutions; the national curricula anticipate and

respond to the individual and collective needs of learners in a fast-changing world; they provide the

widest possible access to information technology, harnessing its full potential for supporting and

enhancing the learning process, and increasing the effectiveness of management in education and

training. The Ministry has an efficient administrative system which ensures the most cost-effective use of

educational resources.


MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

VISION

All people in Seychelles to attain the highest possible level of physical, social, mental and spiritual well-

being, free from disease or infirmity.

To create a society with strong families where its people are empowered to enjoy a good quality of life.

Public Relations

& Communications

Cooperation Project Planning

Development

Administration

and Finance

Human

Resources

Administration

and Finance

Communicable

Disease

Non-Communicable

Disease

Family Health

and Nutrition

Environmental

Health

Public Health

Laboratory

Health Promotion

Disease

Prevention and

Control

Research, Policy

and Evaluation

Health Information

and Statistics

Resources Planning

and Development

Health System

Development

Social Policy

Planning

Population

Development

Social Development

Policy

Children Services

Family Support

Social Assistance

Social Services Centre Mont

Royal

Family Tribunal Drug and Alcohol

Principal

Secretary

MINISTER


MISSION

Promote, protect and restore the health of all people in Seychelles with the active participation of all

people in Seychelles

To work proactively and strategically with all stakeholders to promote a high standard of social

functioning and inculcate a culture of self-reliance, responsibility, respect, commitment and tolerance in

society.

1. Disease Prevention and Control Division

Responsible for the prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable disease, including

new and re-emerging disease; develops disease prevention programmes and monitors their

implementation at all levels, especially primary care level; develops, produces and disseminates health

promotion and educational materials, conducts disease surveillance activities under the aegis of the

Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response; organises and conducts inspections activities of premises

and makes recommendations; ensures comprehensive and active monitoring/testing of samples collected

by public health officers.

2. Health System Development Division

Sees to the strategic planning of all family health programmes and monitors their implementation;

advises the Health Advisory Authority on policy and legislative issues; monitors disease pattern and

epidemiological changes and develops appropriate responses; assists with implementation of laws and

regulations that affect public health; educates the public on their rights and responsibility to health;

collects, analyses, makes recommendations and distributes statistical data; develops new policy and

legislations based on assessed needs; revise old health related strategic plans, acts and regulations for

updating; the division plans and develops human resource needs of the Health Department.

3. Social Services Division

Maintains society and alleviates social problems by providing assistance through counseling, guidance,

support and encouragement and appropriate assistance; provides social cases to the court and

undertakes other duties directed towards prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation; and provides and

manages residential care and services for neglected and abused children.

4. Social Development Policy Division

Act as one of the forces shaping development in order to assist in short, medium and long term planning

through the following processes: research, development of indicator systems and providing good quality

and updated information in integrated manner; facilitate the mainstreaming of gender in all policies,

programmes and activities of the government, the private sector and civil society; ensure that national,

sub-national and sectoral policies, plans and strategies take into account population dynamics.


The Cooperation and Projects Section secures and consolidate a strong position in national, regional

and international organisation involved in social affairs matters so as to benefit from the wealth of

opportunities available in the interest and benefit of the Seychelles; plans and implements all

department‟s and infrastructural projects for the department.


Responsible for the financial administration and control, human resources management and development

of the ministry; provide support services to all divisions; responsible for the maintenance and safety of all

buildings and institutions falling under the ministry.

6. Family Tribunal Secretariat

Resolves disputes between parents over custody, maintenance and access to their children. Provides the

necessary protection order to protect victims of family violence.


MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT

Vision

Create a state of full employment, stable employer/employee relations and a safe working environment in

Seychelles.

1. Principal Secretary’s Office

Directs and coordinates the general functioning of the Organisation within the operational guidelines of

government policies. It determines, formulates and directs policies and plans through a process of

consultation, reviews the operations of the Organisation and reports to the relevant government

authority; it liaises with Chief Executives of other Departments or Agencies on matters that have a direct

effect on the Organisation.

1.1 The Productivity Unit

Acts as secretariat to the National Productivity steering committee as well as liaison with

international organizations with regard to productivity matters. The unit undertakes research

and advocacy activities for the promotion of national productivity; designs and develops

projects and programmes for the promotion of productivity; monitors the implementation of

projects and programmes; disseminates information on productivity related matters.

Productivity Planning, Research

& Information

Cooperation

Administration and

Human Resources

Finance

Administration

and Finance

Division

Employment

Services

Industrial

Relations

Labour Inspections

Industrial Relations

& Employment

Division

Principal

Secretary

Minister


1.2 Planning Research and Information Unit

Acts as the Documentation Centre for labour research it undertakes research activities in the

area of labour and employment and so collects, collates, analyses information and prepares

report, and when necessary it publishes such information. It responds to requests for labour

and employment information from external bodies. It undertakes research and keeps statistical

information on employment and labour issues, and maintains and disseminates information on

labour and employment matters.

1.3 International Cooperation Unit

Is the focal point for all International relations matters pertaining to employment and liaises

with regional and international organisations and advises on, and follows up on international

relations issues.

1.4 Public Relations Unit

Plans, directs, coordinates and handles public relations activities of the department vis-à-vis,

advertising, media coverage and programmes, public queries and complaints, public

information/address and meetings.

2. Industrial Relations and Employment Division

Promotes social dialogue, the goals of decent work, workers‟ fundamental rights, healthy and safe work

place, disseminates information and promotes workers education, industrial relations‟ best practices and

conflict free places. The Labour Relations Division is the custodian of labour legislation.

2.1 Industrial Relations Section

Sees to the settlement of grievances by means of mediation and arbitration, assists in the

settlement of industrial disputes between unions and employers, and with legal claims in

accordance with relevant legislation. It assists in collective bargaining between workers and

employers and gives determination on claims and other matters. Acts as the Secretariat to the

Employment Advisory Board and the National Tripartite and Labour Council.

2.2 Labour Inspection Section

Undertakes workplace inspections ensuring compliance with labour and occupational safety

standards, investigates workplace incidents and accidents and mediates settlement of claims;

issues notices to improve and to prohibit unsafe work place practices and acts as the

Secretariat to the Occupational Safety Board.


2.3 Employment Services Section

Promotes the implementation of the National Employment Policy supporting productive

employment and productivity at work; it regulates the employment of non-Seychellois workers,

provides unemployment relief opportunities, provides services of an employment agency and

provides skills acquisition training programmes to job seekers. It undertakes research and

keeps statistical information on employment and labour issues, and maintains and disseminates

information on labour and employment matters.

It also registers vacancies for the purpose of referral and records, maintains a register of

employed persons in all sectors by categories and refers job seekers to prospective employer

organizations, formulates and implements the government‟s localisation policy and processes

applications for employment of non-Seychellois ensuring the collection of attestation fees.


3.1 Human Resources and Administration Section

Prepares and implements human resource policies, training and succession plan; conducts

recruitment and other staff movement exercise, regular reviews of the establishment; carries out

job analysis/evaluation; provides support services; and administers salaries and other benefits

plans

3.2 Finance Section

Provides advice on accounting matters; plans and installs budgetary accounts controlling accounts

policies system; prepares and certifies statements, submits statutory financial returns, financial

report and budget forecast and manages the annual budget; collects, safeguards and deposits

revenue; and promotes sound accounting practices.


AIR SEYCHELLES LTD

FUNCTIONS

1. Office of the Executive Chairman

Execute commercial matters such as configuration of Boeing 787s, the ISO quality programme, customer

service improvement and airline branding; provide aviation security, organizational development and provide

for Public Relations and Corporate Communications.

Organisational

Development

Public Relations

& Communication

Security

Legal Affairs Quality Safety

and Occupational

Health

Internal Audit IT and Telecommunications

Planning

Information

Technology

Finance

Resources

Planning and

Finance

Human

Resources

Training

Academy

International

Administration

Human Resources

Training and Administration

Revenue

Management

and Pricing

Market Management -

Seychelles

Market Management -

International

E-Marketing

Operational

Marketing

Customer Service

In-Flight Service

- Product

Advertising

Management

Information Analysis

Marketing and

Sales

Flight Operations

Cabin

Services

Flight Operations

Ground Services

International

In Flight Services

Domestic Operations

Ground Operations

Air craft Maintenance

and Facilities

Airworthiness

Business Development

Technical Support

Ground SUpport

Equipment

Technical Operations

Corgo Marketing

Cargo Operations

Freigh Services

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Chairman


2. Chief Executive Officer

Ensure the provision of quality, safety and occupational health; internal audit, information technology and

telecommunications and provide for legal affairs

3. Planning and Finance Department

Provide for corporate planning, manage alliances and international cooperation and provides financial

management and services.

4. Human Resources Department

Provide human resources planning, management and development, sees to the administrative support and

training of staff.

5. Marketing and Sales Department

Provide for marketing and sales functions of the airline in the areas of Revenue Management and Pricing;

Seychelles Market Management; International Market Management; E-Marketing; Operational Marketing and

the products for In-flight Services.

6. Flight Operations Department

Provide for the operations of aircraft to carry passengers and cargo internationally; and locally, flight

planning and cabin services and for the quality and safety in flight operations.

7. Ground Operations Department

Provide for ground services to airlines; in-flight services; operate a domestic network and provide for quality

and safety in ground operations.

8. Technical Operations Department

Manage the airworthiness compliance of aircrafts through maintenance plans and technical decision making

in accordance with the Seychelles Air Navigation Order; deliver safe and compliant aircrafts to the airline;

handle foreign operators and provide for quality and safety in technical operations

9. Freight Services

Provide for international cargo services and quality and safety in freight operations


DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SEYCHELLES (DBS)

Development Bank of Seychelles was created to provide medium and long term finance to promote economic

development of the country and to assist Government in furthering the aims of the Seychelles National

Development plans by financing project emanating from such plans and promoting industrial efficiency in any

part of Seychelles.

Mission

To become the leading financial institution in providing long-term capital and other financial services under

“one-stop” boutique in the best interest of all the stakeholders.

Vision

A friendly and customer-focused financial institution in meeting the customers‟ requirement in all sectors of

the economy of Seychelles.

Functions

Establish, maintain, develop or re-organize in or promote the establishment, maintenance, development or

re-organization of any industry; establish, maintain or develop, or assist in, and promote the establishment,

maintenance or development of money or capital markets in Seychelles; cooperate with other institutions or

organizations whether public or private, national or international, which wishes to further any of the purposes

referred to the above.

Information Technology Research

Internal Audit Public Relations

Registry

Human Resource &

Administration

Loans Finance

Recovery

Section

Legal Section

Legal & Recovery

Managing Director

Board of Directors


HOUSING FINANCE COMPANY LTD (HFC)

MISSION

Housing Finance Company was set up in October 2003 as a company fully owned by the

government of Seychelles. It was formed to provide housing finance and construction of social

accommodation within the Republic of Seychelles. The business is officially incorporated as a Limited

Company under the Company‟s Act

FUNCTIONS

Housing Finance Company raises funds through syndicated loans and other means and finances construction

of apartments for sale; recoups funds through the sale of apartments and invests and manages funds;

provides housing loans for house construction.

1. Loans Section

Responsible for dealing with clients, assisting them with relevant procedures to acquire loans for house

construction and home improvement.

2. Quality Assurance & Marketing Division

Monitors the quality and excellence of services and ensures that they are in conformity with the standards

set by the company; responsible for the promotion and implementation of the government initiated housing

sale schemes.

3. System Support

Responsible for the entire computer system, database administration and maintaining user friendly system

environment to give better and efficient service to the customers.

Administration Finance

Loans System

Support

Quality Assurance

and Marketing

Managing

Director

Board of Directors


ISLAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD (IDC)

MISSION

The Island Development Company Ltd (IDC) is a parastatal company established in 1981 with the primary

objective of developing and managing Outer Islands owned by Government.

FUNCTIONS

The Island Development Company guarantees a shipping service to the islands and where possible provides

air links. It promotes economically viable projects, assisting the private sector to invest on the islands whilst

providing them services. The Company safeguards the physical environment of the islands, rehabilitates as

necessary and implements surveillance and anti-poaching measures. The Island Development Company

maintains and develops essential services for the inhabitants as required, provides medical evacuation

services when necessary; provides logistical support to other government agencies. When it is required to do

so, IDC undertakes search and rescue services.

Medical Flight

Operations

Flights

Management

Administration

and Personnel

Accounts

Computer

Internal

Audit

Finance

Navigation

Shipping

Environmental

Health

Agriculture

Warehouse Workshop

Island

Management

Island Workers

Island IPA

Workers

Operations

Engineering

Aircraft

Maintenance

Executive

Chairman

Board of Directors


PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (PMC)

ACT 4 OF 2004

The Property Management corporation has been established under the

Property Management Act 4 of 2004. The affairs of the Institute will

henceforth be guided by a Board of Directors.

VISION

Establish a corporation for the management of housing and other property and to provide for connected

matters.

FUNCTIONS

The Property Management Corporation (PMC) guarantees the equitable provision of living

accommodation to the people of Seychelles by sale, lease or rental of flats and houses in accordance with

the policy of the Government. The Corporation manages and maintains buildings and other property on

behalf of the Government and ensures the provision of utility services for the aforesaid rental flats and

houses; allots, assigns and rents all types of houses, with the approval of the Minister, to persons

residing in Seychelles; manages and operates building assigned to it by government and rental houses

and flats of the government either individually or as a whole, in so doing it maintains and manages

housing estates and individual houses that belong to the Corporation; allocates houses constructed by

the government or any corporate body carrying out housing projects on behalf of the government;

renovates, improves and maintains all types of houses and flats and sells, leases or otherwise disposes of

such houses and flats; determining such terms deemed appropriate by the corporation; and acquires,

buys, sells, disposes of, rents or hires, exchanges, pledges or mortgages any movable or immovable

property or interest therein. It borrows from, or lends money to, or guarantees any financial obligations

of, any subsidiary or other person, and in accordance with section 18, makes investments of money.

Administration Finance

Estate Management Government

Services

Manager

Property Services

Managing Director

Board of Directors


PUBLIC UTILITIES CORPORATION (PUC)

The Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) is a government owned corporate body responsible for providing the

islands of Seychelles with electricity, water and sewerage service.

The Corporation was formed on 1st January 1986, with the merger of the Seychelles Water Authority and the

Seychelles Electricity Corporation Ltd and was set up under the Public Utilities Corporation Act 1985. The Act

stipulates that PUC not only provides but also ensures continued supply of electricity, potable water and

sewerage services to the population of Seychelles.

VISION

To be a model oganisation working for the sustainable and socio-economic development of the Seychelles.

Mission

Specialist

Services

Information Systems

Personnel and

Support Services

Secretarial

Services

Security

Praslin

Administration &

Support Services

Administration

and Personnel

Debtors

Control

Accounting

Control

Finance

Electromechanical

Maintenance

Workshop and

Transport

Sewerage

Laboratory

(Quality Control) Contruction

Planning and

Design

Water

Supply

Distribution

Water

Resources

Implementation

and Supervision

Praslin/La Digue

Distribution & Supply

Water

and Sewerage

Inspectorate

Transmission &

Distribution

Production

Electricity

Executive

Chairman

Board of Directors


Provide an efficient, safe and reliable supply of electricity and water, to treat and dispose wastewater, paying

due regard to the environment and consumers‟ interests; continually keep up with advancements in

technology so as to improve our services; promote a corporate culture where our employees can develop

and grow with the organization and have a greater sense of belonging and loyalty; promote an

environmental consciousness and a deeper sense of responsibility amongst our employees as service

personnel.

ACTIVITIES

The principle activities of the Corporation are:

The generation and distribution of electricity;

The storage, treatment and distribution of potable water; and

The collection, treatment and disposal of sewage.

FUNCTIONS

1. Water and Sewerage Division

The Water section consists of the following sub sections and units; Supply, Distribution, Planning & Design,

and Construction & Operation. Moreover, Water & Sewerage Division of the Public Utilities Corporation which

also functions as the National Hydrological Service (Seychelles) maintains surface water, groundwater and

climatic data. NHS (Seychelles) also assists Rivers Committee for the monitoring activities.

1.1 Distribution

One of the main goals of the division is to provide a reliable supply of potable water to all

residents.

1.2 Water Supply Section

Manages the two main raw water reservoirs of Rochon and La Gogue as well as the four main

treatment works that supply North East Mahé, four desalination plants, twenty-seven small

treatment works, eighty service reservoirs and sixty-two pumping stations.

1.3 The Planning & Design Section

To provide increased coverage this section carries out design and construction supervision of new

pipelines and projects to improve reliability of supply. New works are implemented either by using

direct labour or through civil contracts. The construction and operation section is mainly involved

with direct labour, extension and priority projects.


1.4 Sewerage Section

Responsible for providing the Island of Seychelles with sewerage services, and for the operation

and maintenance of all sewerage treatment works, pump stations and collection systems.

1.5 The Electro-Mechanical Section

Maintains the Corporation fleet, undertakes electrical works on water and sewerage projects and

maintains the water and sewerage pump stations and major electro-mechanical work in treatment

plants.

1.6 The Laboratory Section

Monitoring the quality of the water that is supplied to the consumers is considered to be of great

importance; the section collects samples from the treatment works and performs the necessary

analysis to ensure compliance to the Health Regulation for potable water quality. The Section also

liaises with the Ministry of Health and the Division of Environment on environmental health issues

related to water quality and sewerage effluent standards.

The Electro-Mechanical Section and Laboratory provide support services for Water and Sewerage

Division.

2. Electricity Division

This Division is made up to two main sections namely Generation Section and Transmission & Distribution

Section.

2.1 The Generation Section

Responsible for the safe and continuous production of electricity from four generating stations.

The stations, which are all managed by the section consist of diesel-based generators and are

situated on the islands of Mahe and Praslin.

2.2 The Electricity Transmission & Distribution Section

Responsible for transmission and distribution of electricity within the Republic of Seychelles; the

section manages an integrated 33KV/11KV distribution network on the island of Praslin and La

Digue. In addition, it provides an inspectorate service to the public in order to ensure that a high

standard of electrical components is maintained in all installations.


SEYCHELLES CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SCAA)

ACT 27 OF 1994

The Seychelles International Business Authority (SIBA) has been established under the National Seychelles

International Business Authority Act 27 of 2005.

FUNCTIONS

Maintains and manages the Authority‟s aerodromes and provides such services and facilities as are necessary

or expedient for its operation; regulates and promotes the development of air transport advising the

Government on all matters relating to civil aviation; provides air traffic control service, flight information

services, alerting services and aeronautical information services within the Seychelles Flight Information

Region; provides and coordinates search and rescue services to aircrafts in distress within the Seychelles

Search and Rescue Region; provides adequate fire fighting and rescue services and facilities at the

Authority‟s aerodromes; and acts internationally as the national body representing Seychelles in respect of

matters relating to civil aviation and performs other functions as may be delegated to the Authority by the

Minister under the Civil Aviation Act.

Information

Technology

Unit

Audit and

Compliance

Unit

Operations Business

Development

Airside

Operations

Terminal/Landside

Operations

Security

Praslin

Airport

Fire & Rescue

Airport

Management

Division

Operations

Airworthiness

Aeordrome Safety

Personnel Licensing

Safety

Regulation

Division

Air Traffic

Control

Aeronautical

Telecom &

Informations Services

Air Navigation

Services

Division

Electro Mechnical

Electrical

Air Conditoning

& Refrigerations

Electronics

Engineering/

Technical Services

Division

Human Resources

General

Administration

Human

Resources and

Administration

Division

Stores &

Purchasing

Accounts

Finance

Division

Chief Executive

Officer


SEYCHELLES INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE BANKING

CORPORATION (NOUVOBANQ)

Internal

Audit

Foreign

Exchange

Advance

Treasury Computer

Card Services Communication

Administration Customer

Service

Daily Audit

Main

Branch

Praslin

Branch

Managing

Director


SEYCHELLES PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED (SEYPEC)

MISSION

Seychelles

Petroleum

Company Limited

ensures the security of supply of Seychelles‟ energy needs. In so doing shall provide its customers with fast,

responsive and reliable services and quality product.

SEYPEC will engage directly or indirectly in all petroleum related activities that would add value to its

business.

FUNCTION

SEYPEC carries out a number of petroleum related activities both locally and internationally, in the upstream,

downstream and shipping sectors. It diversified upstream into oil exploration activities, via its merger with

the ex-Seychelles National Oil Company.

Exploration

Finance Human Resources

Commercial

Corporate

Operations Technical

Projects Fire and Safety

Shipping

Business

Deputy Chief

Executive Officer


Board of Directors


1. Exploration Department

Maintains an extensive and well-documented database of seismic data. It has vertically integrated its

operations by successfully investing in and operating double oil petroleum an chemical tankers, thus securing

its logistics.

2. Shipping Division

This division ensures the commercial management of the company‟s three double hull petroleum and

chemical tankers, namely Seychelles Pride, Seychelles Pioneer and Seychelles Progress and in the future the

Seychelles Prelude and the Seychelles Patriot.

Downstream, SEYPEC engages in its primary core activities, which are the procurement storage, supply,

marketing and distribution of refined petroleum products to domestic and international market. International

activities include marine bunkering, aviation refueling, bulk storage and transshipment and transportation of

petroleum products by tankers.

Domestic activities include the procurement, supply, marketing and distribution of refine products, which are

mainly motor-gasoline (leaded and unleaded), Gasoil (diesel), Fuel oil, Jet A-1, Avgas, Lubricants and Liquid

Petroleum Gas (LPG)

International activities include marine bunkering, aviation refuelling, bulk storage and trans-shipment, and

transportation of petroleum products by tankers.


SEYCHELLES PUBLIC TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SPTC)

ACT 2 OF 1990

The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation has been established under the

Seychelles Public Transport Corporation Act 2 of 1990. The affairs of the Institute will

henceforth be guided by a Board of Directors.

FUNCTIONS

1. Office of the Chief Executive Officer

The Secretariat provides for Internal Audit, Information Technology and Communication throughout the

whole entity as well as a productivity unit which is responsible for the compliance of the standards set by

SPTC and to ensure that productivity is maintained within the Organization.

Communication

Unit

System

Support Unit

Internal

Audit Section

Productivity/

ISO

Human Resources

Management

Human Resources

Development

Administration

Human Resources

and

Administration

Accounts

Supplies

Finance

Operations

Technical

Operations &Logistics

Managing

Director

Board of Directors


2. Operations/Logistic Division

2.1 Operations Section

Primarily responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the scheduled services. The

services can be broadly categorized into the following areas: State carriage services for the public;

Special school services for the students; Contracted services for the transport of hotel staff; Hiring

of buses for special occasions like picnics, funerals, parties etc.

The section musters a total of 217 buses on Mahé and Praslin to meet the daily scheduled

requirements. It is committed to operate over 1300 trips on weekdays to meet the demands of

the traveling public and students by way of stage carriage services.

2.2 The Technical Section

Responsible for maintaining, up-keeping and repairing the bus fleet of the Seychelles Public

Transport Corporation (SPTC) on Mahé and Praslin. It ensures clean and comfortable buses to the

travelling public.

3. Human Resources and Administration Division

Responsible for the general administration of this division; managing the human resources of the

Corporation, liaising with external Ministries and Departments to implement government policies. It provides

support services to all divisions.

4. Finance Division

Provides financial administration and control, ensuring that revenue collected and expenditure incurred are in

accordance with Financial Regulations, and also arranges for the financing of projects.

4.1. Supplies Unit

The supplies unit handles the purchase and storage and when necessary issues both local and

foreign items required by the Organisation.


SEYCHELLES SAVINGS BANK

ACT 11 OF 1983

The Seychelles Savings Bank has been established under the Seychelles Savings Bank Act 11 of 1983.

FUNCTIONS

Fully and sufficiently meet all the banking needs of its customers, small and big and in doing so excels in

customer care. It also endeavours to actively participate in the development of Seychelles by being the most

customer focused bank.

Public Relations Internal Audit

Information

Technology

Administration and

Human Resources

Foreign

Exchange

Accounts

Finance

Personal

Loans

Business

Loans

Loans

Customer

Services

Corporate

Services

Main

Branch

Anse Aux Pins

Praslin

La Digue

Opertion

Loans

Mortgage

Finance

Debt

Recovery

Managing

Director


SEYCHELLES TRADING COMPANY

The Seychelles Trading Company has been structured into four divisions which take care of:

International Trading Activities;

Domestic Trading Activities;

Manufacturing and Value adding; and

Support Services

1. The Chief Executive’s Office

Is responsible for the development of long term capabilities of the company, for the performance

measurement and process reviews, as well as planning for future investments and innovations to ensure

the long term success of the company.

2. International Trade Division

The Division handles the core trading activities with overseas suppliers as well as the duty free business

of the company. The two main functions are Imports and Duty Free retail.

2.1 Imports

Handles all import functions of the company including sourcing and import of basic

commodities, fast moving consumer goods as well as raw materials for processing; responsible

for the upkeep of suppliers‟ relation and other related imports functions.

Corporate

Strategy

Human Resources

and Administration

Finance

Finance and

Human Resources

Imports

Duty Free

International

Trade

BDR Factory

Logistics

Tea

Manufacturing

and Logistics

Wholesale

Inner Island

Retail

Marketing

Chief Executive

Officer

Board of Directors


3. Manufacturing and Logistics Division

Is responsible for value-added and processing as well as the provision of logistical support to all other

division and units. The factories and production units will guarantee the efficient manufacturing of tea

product, toilet paper, bottled water, sauces and squash; responsible for the transportation and

coordination of all logistical function of the company.

4. Marketing Division

As the name implies, Marketing is mainly concerned with the distribution and retail side of the business.

It consists of three main functions, namely; Wholesale, Marketing and Retail.

4.1 Wholesale Unit

Is mainly concerned with the wholesale and distribution of all STC products to local customers.

4.2 The Marketing Unit

Handles demand and customer services; ensures the upkeep of service and customer relations

as well as the company‟s responsiveness to changing customer needs.

4.3 The Retail Unit

Is made up of the Supermarket and Meat Corner, which serves the retail market in mainly food

and household consumables.

5. The Finance & Human Resource Division

Takes care of the company accounting, Human resource and administration functions. It maintains the

books, ensure that the company gets the best out of its human capital as well as manage the

administrative function


SMALL ENTERPRISE PROMOTION AGENCY (SENPA)

FUNCTIONS

1. Finance & Administration Division

Management of the Agency‟s budget; Accounting; Human resource management and staff training;

Administration and general support services

2. Business Development & Promotion Division

Cottage industry and small business registration; retail management of kiosks and outlets; small business

aftercare and advisory services; organizing training programmes for entrepreneurs; business promotion and

marketing services; sourcing and administration for small business raw materials

3. Production Design and Promotion Division

Production and design of publicity and marketing materials; assists and advises small entrepreneurs on

marketing and publicity concerns; provides advice on the creation corporate identity tools; emblems designs

ect; made in Seychelles administration; organizing trade fairs and general promotion; web site design and

maintenance.

4. Property Management Division

Management of industrial sites; maintenance of the headquarters and camion hall shops and new and

existing projects and sites; administers the leasing of Agency properties.

Accounts

Administration and

Personnel

Finance and

Administration

Bussiness Development

and Promotion

Production Design

and Promotion

Property M anagement

Chief Executive

Officer

Board of Directors


HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY

FUNCTIONS

The Health Service Authority (HAS) is responsible for providing health services for everyone living in the

Seychelles.

The objectives is to use the resources available to it in the most beneficial, effective and efficient manner to

improve, promote and protect the health of the public.

The provision of health services will be within the context of the Strategic Framework in accordance with the

Service Plan set by, agreed annually and delivered within the resources allocated annually by the Ministry of

Health and Social Development.

A Chief executive will be responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of public health services

in the Seychelles and will report directly to the Chairman of the Health Services Authority, advising the

Health Department on strategic issues as they arise and ensuring that services are delivered within proper

quality standards.

Customer Relation

BureauInternal Audit

Specialized Treatment

Service Bureau

Human

Resources

Management

Finance and

Procurement

Information

Technology

Administration andFinance Directorate

Medical Care

Specialised CareDirectorate

Medical Care

Rehabilitation

Services

Regional Home

for the Elderly

Early Intervention

Centre for Children

Community CareDirectorate

Specialised Care

Nursing

Community Care

Nursing

Nursing Directorate

Dental Services

Community

Dental

Specialist Dental

Services

Dental Technology

Oral Health CareDirectorate

Medical Imaging

Pharmeutical

Services

Clinical

Laboratory

Auxiliary Support

Services

Project Planning

and Maintenance

Transport

Medical Record

Health ServicesDirectorate

Chief Executive

Officer

Board of Directors


NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (NAC)

FUNCTIONS

Organise, develop and promote the Arts in Seychelles and encourage the continuous participation. Foster a

spirit of co-operation and attainment of high standards in the arts and encourage its appreciation and

development. Coordinate calendars and programmes proposed by Arts Associations and support

participation in Arts events abroad by persons and Association form Seychelles. Enter and maintain relations

with international organisation likely to grand financial, material or technical assistance for the development

of arts. Cooperate with international bodies and institute, specialising in art, artistic research, education and

other artistic or related activities and provide advisory and information services to the Government and

district authorities concerned with the foregoing objects.

International

Coorperation

Administration

and Finance

Creative

Seychelles

Art Development

and Culture Industry

Managing

Director


NATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES

DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NHRDC)

MISSION

To promote human resources development in Seychelles.

FUNCTIONS

The Council is a body corporate established by the NHRDC Act 2006. It formulates and reviews the national

human resources development policy, strategies and procedures, including a long-term national human

resources development plan.

It coordinates national human resources planning and utilisation and the development of human resources in

the public and private sectors promoting a culture of training and development and life long learning in

individuals and organization. It establishes mechanisms for the provision of training to meet the human

resources needs of the country initiating research in the field of human resources development. It provides a

forum for consultation of stakeholders on matters related to human resources development.

1. Human Resource Information System Unit

This unit collects, codes and inputs human resource data in its information system. It analyses human

resource data as required by users internally and externally and continuously updates the human resource

database. It also provides information support to the human resources section.

Human Resources

Information System

Administration

and Finance

Human Resources

Policy, Research,

Planning and Training

Chief Executive

Officer


2. Human Resources Policy, Research, Planning and Training Section

Formulates and updates the national human resources development policy. It coordinates and assists

organisations and sectors with formulation/update of human resources related policies to synchronises with

the National Human Resources Policy. The Section liaises with organisations for the implementation of the

Human Resources Development Policies. It conducts sectoral training needs assessments, organisational

training/human resources development units. The Council assists the Seychelles Institute of Management

with building capacity in policy formulation, human resources development, leadership, management,

training needs assessment and other priority areas. It also undertakes specific human resources activities

such as tracer studies in areas as required.

3. Human Resources Planning and Training

Formulates and reviews a national human resources policy to raise the status of human resources policy at

national, sectoral and organisational levels and for the integration of human resources policy within the

overall national development planning process. It annually updates the five-year national human resources

plan and formulates an annual national training plan. It conducts human resource planning exercises aimed

at identifying and prioritizing human resources needs at national, sectoral and occupational levels. It

disseminated information on Human Resources needs and priority areas in terms of occupation and career

opportunities through the formulation of occupational guide for further training. It also follows up on

approved investment projects for human resources planning purpose and assists in building capacity in

human resource planning.

4. Personnel, Administration and Finance Section

Undertakes personnel management and provides administration and support service to the council. The

section ensure the welfare of staff and manages the funds of the council.


NATIONAL SPORTS COUNCIL (NSC)

MISSION

The aim of the National Sports Council is to promote the playing and organisation of sports in the Seychelles

by all available methods and to ensure that Sports are run in accordance with the policy of the Government.

It encourages the people of Seychelles to participate in Sport activities and also to further attain high

performance in Sports.

High Performance Sports

The High Performance Sport ensures identification and development process of advanced talent; develops

an athlete-centered/coach-driven approach to sporting excellence; provides innovative support services and

programmes to enhance athletes‟ international sporting success; sets the base and benchmarks for

performance achievement; monitors the development and accomplishments of high performance sports

through performance-based evaluation systems; increases the focus and application on sports science and

technology development in coaches and training practices It recruits and supports world class coaches and

specialists and provide targeted assistance for high performance athletes preparing for major games and

other international competitions. It also coordinates a national approach to delivering Athlete Career and

Education Services.

Internal

Audit

Corporate

Services

Sport Infrastructure

and Facilities

Youth Sport Sport for All

Federations

Management

High Performance

Sport

Sport Training and

Development

Water Sports

Inner Islands



Sports Medical Section

The Sports Medical Section prevents treats and rehabilitates sports injuries and ensures performance

enhancement of athletes through the use of sports science. It undertakes basic and applied researches in

sports medicine and sports science and disseminates sports medicine and sports science information. It also

prepares projects in support of high Level sports and organises courses aimed at providing the most current

developments in the sport sciences

1. SPORTS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Provides Sports Development Officers and development plans to support actions/programmes undertaken by

the Federations as well as yearly details of projects/calendar of activities. It introduces a National Sports

Scheme (Physical Efficiency Scheme) to determine and measure physical fitness of individuals of different

age groups and classified in three categories, namely 1st Star, 2nd Star and 3rd Star and develops in liaison

with Federations work on testing plans and monitoring, increases the number of equipment needed for

rehabilitation/testing work, implements youth sports development programmes based on the characteristics

of different age groups and ensures adequate mechanisms to select potential athletes in collaboration with

Federations and other agencies, including the organisation of competitions. It also creates an environment

where participation and performance in Sports is encouraged alongside academic achievement.

2. SPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

Upgrades and refurbises the existing stock of facilities to maintain the fabric and meet new standards of

quality required; provides playing fields in areas of need with focus on Sub-districts; provides regional Sports

Complexes in the four regions of Mahe and one on Praslin; improves playing surfaces for multi-purpose

courts in line with scientific/medical needs and provides lighting on multi-purpose courts and main playing

fields. It also maximises the use of all sports infrastructure and ensures development and promotion of

Water Sports activities in the Republic.


NATIONAL STATISTICS BUREAU (NSB)

Act No.15 of 2005

The National Statistics Bureau (NSB), a body corporate, was established under the National Statistics Bureau

Act No.15 of 2005.

FUNCTIONS

The National Statistics Bureau collects, compiles, analyses and publishes statistic information relating to the

commercial, industrial, financial, social, economic, environmental and general activities and conditions of the

people.

The Bureau assists departments of Government in the collection, compilation and publication of statistic

information, including statistics derived from the activists of such departments; helping to eliminate the

duplication of collection of information by the departments of Government.

The National Statistics Bureau promotes and develops integrated social and economical statistics pertaining

to the whole of Seychelles and coordinates plans for the integration of those statistics.

Corporate

Support

Division

Trade and

Tourism

Cesus and Survey National Accounts

Chief Ececutive

Officer


SEYCHELLES BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SBC)

MISSION

Inform, educate and entertain the Seychellois nation through its television channel and two radio services.

The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation is the national public service broadcaster set up under the SBC Act

of 1992.

It is owned and funded by the Government but operates independently of the latter for editorial and

administrative matters in conformity with the Constitution.

A Board of Directors appointed by the President oversees the general policies of the Corporation and the

Managing Director who is also a member of the SBC Board is, as CEO, responsible for its overall day-to-day

operations.

Training

Administration Finance Engineering and

Operations

Marketing and

Public Relation

News

Radio Production

FM Production

Radio

Programmes

TV Programming

TV Production

TV Programmes

Managing

Director


SEYCHELLES BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SBS)

VISION

To achieve excellence in the provision of standardization and quality assurance services, to enable the

organization to obtain accreditation status for the system certification and laboratory testing services by

2009

MISSION

The principal mission SBS is to provide national and international capabilities to Seychelles in the areas of

Standardisation, Quality Assurance, Metrology and Testing so as to enhance the country‟s socio-economic

development by ensuring that there is solid base upon which enterprises can rely upon for technological and

scientific assistance in their development undertakings.

The Seychelles Bureau of Standard is set up under the SBS Act 1987, SBS (Amendment Act 1995, SBS

(Agreement) Act 1997, Weight and Measures Act/Regulations, SBS (Standard Mark) Regulation, and SBS

(National Quality System Certification Scheme) Regulation.

Human Resources

& Administration

Finance and

Support Services

Standardisation

Services

Certification

Services

Standardisation &

Information Services

Environment

Laboratory

Chemical Analysis

Laboratory

Microbiology

Laboratory

Food Chemistry

Laboratory

Instrument

Analysis

Laboratory

Biochemical

Testing Services

Construction

Material

Laboratory

National Metrology

Laboratory

Electro Mechanical

Laboratory

Engineering &

Metrology

Director

General


FUNCTIONS

Develops, declares and promotes Seychelles Standards for products, processes and practices that are

needed for use in all sectors of the economy, and also for the protection of the environment; develops

capabilities and maintains facilities for the provision of inspection and testing services to determine

conformance to standards and regulatory requirements; provides for the use of the SBS Mark; maintains

national physical standards necessary to provide traceability in measurements; provides scientific and

industrial metrology services for the calibration of instruments to ensure accuracy in measurement; provides

legal metrology services for the inspection, verification and approval of weighing and measuring instruments

used in trade and commerce; provides system certification services; prepares, implements and executes

programmes in the areas of industry, science and technology; maintains a National Information Centre on

matters of standardisation, industry, science and technology; and maintains a system for approval and co-

ordination of scientific research carried out in Seychelles.


SEYCHELLES CENTRE FOR MARINE RESEARCH AND

TECHNOLOGY - MARINE PARK AUTHORITY (SCMRT-MPA)

The Seychelles Centre for Marine Research and Technology - Marine Parks Authority (SCMRT-MPA) is a

scientific and conservation parastatal organisation established by government in 2001. The institution

developed from the merger of the former Marine Parks Authority (MPA) and the Seychelles Centre for Marine

Research and Technology (SCMRT).

The MPA was established in 1997 as an offspring of the National Parks Section in the (then) Ministry of

Environment. It is the first parastatal organisation to focus exclusively on management and protection of

Seychelles' Marine National Parks.

SCMRT was created five years later, in October 2001 with the mandate of continuing the work in marine

research that was initiated by the Royal Geographical Society's (RGS) Shoals of Capricorn Programme (1998

2001). The equipment and facilities of the former Shoals of Capricorn Programme was officially handed over

to the Government of Seychelles by Prince Michael of Kent on behalf of the Royal Geographical Society

(RGS) in a ceremony at State House.


& Communications

Marine Parks

Authority

Operations

Marine Park

Operations

Seychelles Marine

Research & Technology

Marine Research

& Technology

Administration and

Human Resources

Finance

Maintenance

Corporate Services

Chief Executive

Officer

Board of

Directors


SCMRT-MPA is further mandated to manage the Marine National Parks, to promote marine education and

advance marine research in the Seychelles.

The institution's headquarters are located in Victoria with three operational field bases which are located on

the Curieuse, Port Launay and Ste Anne Marine National Parks.

FUNCTIONS

The SCMRT-MPA operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and

Transport. It is governed by a Board of Directors which is responsible for determining and facilitating

policies, strategies and programmes.

SCMRT-MPA Head office is based in the capital of Seychelles, Victoria and consists of two main operational

Divisions, engaged in specific activities and services.

1. Marine Parks Operations Division

Responsible of Marine Park management with regards to protection and enforcement of rules and

regulations; visitor management; conservation; educational and other eco-tourism use; coordinate park

activities at 3 ranger base stations: Curieuse, Port-Launay and Ste. Anne Marine Parks.

2. Marine Research Division & Technology Division

Focuses primarily on the marine research and monitoring components, through agreements with Universities

and scientists; manages a host of programmes and also provides facilities for visiting students, scientists and

volunteers.


SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY

(SFA)

ACT 10 OF 1984

The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) was

established under the Seychelles Fishing Authority Act 10 of 1984.

FUNCTIONS

It is to be noted that the SFA Establishment Act is being reviewed to bring it in line with the current needs

and practices, as follows: it is to manage, promote, organise and develop fishing, fishing industries and

fishing resources in Seychelles; assist in the formulation of the national policy with respect to fishing, fishing

industries and fishing resources and in the implementation of that policy; conduct negotiations, or engage in

meetings, seminars or discussions, with regard to fishing or fisheries or the establishment or operation of

fishing industries, whether at a national or international level, on behalf of the Republic or otherwise; assist

in promoting local stake-holding, partnership between international and Seychellois investors, and access to

equity in the fishing industry; ensure the protection of our sea fisheries; and, identify the manpower training

requirements of Seychelles with regard to fishing and fishing industries. The role of the Divisions are as

follows:

1. Research and Development Division

The role of this Division is to carry out research, collect statistics and provide scientific, economic and socio-

economic advice on the management and development of artisanal, semi-industrial and industrial sectors. It

also has the objective to develop sea fisheries, including aquaculture, generate optimum financial return for

Special Project

Unit

Communication

& Marketing

Section

Fisheries Economic

Information Unit

Research Section

Fisheries Development

Section

Research &

Development

Division

Monitoring,

Control &

Surveillance

Section

Fisheries

Administration

Section

Information &

Communication

Technology

Section

Fisheries

Mananagement

Division

Accounts

Section

Administration &

Human Resource

Section

Corporate

Division

Chief Executive

Officer

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the sector in accordance with sustainable exploitation of resources, maximise socio economic contribution

and employment in the sector.

2. Fisheries Management Division

The role of this Division is to manage our exploitable sea fisheries through development and implementation

of management plans and to carry out monitoring, control and surveillance activities to ensure compliance to

our fisheries laws or as may be prescribed by any International arrangements/agreements to which

Seychelles is a party.

3. Corporate Division

The function of the Corporate Division is to service the Managing Director‟s office and, to provide financial

accounting, administration, and other support services to the organisation. The Division has also the role to

set performance targets for all the Divisions.

4. Special Projects Unit

The function of the unit is to advise the Managing Director on all technical fisheries, carry out special duties

and projects; and policy formulation and evaluation, and in doing so it will liaise with the other Divisions and

Sections.


SEYCHELLES HERITAGE FOUNDATION (SHF)

ACT 11 OF 2006

The Seychelles Heritage Foundation has been established under the Seychelles Heritage Foundation Act 11

of 2006.

VISION

Conserving, Administrating and putting to the best use the Culture Heritage asset of Seychelles.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Seychelles Heritage Foundation seeks to show leadership in the regeneration of the cultural heritage

landscape of Seychelles through partnerships with individuals and organization in promoting the cultural

heritage assets of Seychelles.

FUNCTIONS

The role of the Seychelles Heritage Foundation is to indentify, conserve and promote the cultural heritage of

Seychelles; encourage broader public participation in activities designed to promote the cultural heritage of

Seychelles; generates the resources necessary for the achievement of the purposes of this Act and to utilities

them for such purposes; manage heritage sites having regard to their value to cultural tourism; endeavors to

win international support for activities designed to promote the heritage of Seychelles; promotes research

into and education on various aspects of the national heritage, and advises Government on matters relating

to the cultural heritage of Seychelles.

Research and

Project Management

Support

Services

Maintance Landscape

Administration and

Finance

Programmes

Animation

Vye Marmit

Operations

Managing Director

Executive Chairman

Board of Directors


SEYCHELLES INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

(SIM)

MISSION

The Seychelles Institute of Management (SIM) shall be the premier national institute for private and public

sector management training and development, and shall be the regional leader in management and

leadership development. The management institute will maximise its contributions to national development

by ensuring that its capacity building programmes and management training initiatives bridge the gap

between current capabilities and future opportunities. It will achieve its goals through collaboration with

national, regional and international partners and by providing training in-house and through e- learning and

distance education mode. The Seychelles Institute of Management has been established as a body

corporate under Act 2 of 2006

FUNCTIONS

Seychelles Institute of Management‟s mandate makes it both a Management Development Institute and a

Public Service College. The institute promotes, provides and advances management education and training

for personal and professional development in line with national needs. It promotes the diversification of

managerial knowledge and skills and provides opportunities for continuous professional development for

managers and leaders and takes lead in setting standards and promulgates best practices in the area of

professional development of managers. The institute undertakes policy analysis and research in order to

inform national policies on management and leadership development. Training needs assessments is

undertaken in order to assist the fulfilment of national training needs of managers. The Seychelles Institute

of Management also carries out consultancies and advises organisations and government on best practices in

the area of management of organisations. The Seychelles Institute of Management networks with

international and regional institutions and organisations with a view to improve the standards at the institute

and obtain international recognition for its programmes.

Information

Systems Services

Marketing &

Business

Development

Finance and

Coirporate Services

Registrar's

Office

Research &

Evaluation

Training &

Development

Leadership

Development Centre

Operations

Chief Executive

Officer

Board of Directors


SEYCHELLES INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AUTHORITY (SIBA)

ACT 27 OF 1994

The Seychelles International Business Authority (SIBA) has been established under the National Seychelles

International Business Authority Act 27 of 2005.

FUNCTIONS

The Seychelles International Business Authority manages areas designated as international trade zones. It

administers employment and industrial relations regulations within the trade zones, and accordingly

administers immigration matters within these zones.

The Authority procures equipment, material and fixtures for the development and upkeep of physical

infrastructure. Provides support of hardware, software and other ICT to SIBA as well as start up SITZ and

registered agents where required. SIBA also procures and maintains ICT and media production equipment to

support an informed digitised environment.

Information

Technology

Centre for Offshore

Sudies& International

Market Research

Finance Legal and

Compliance

Administration

& Human Resources


& Trade Zone

Chief Exective Officer/

Managing Director


SEYCHELLES INVESTMENT BUREAU

(S.I.B.)

FUNCTIONS

The Seychelles Investment Bureau (SIB) provides information to potential investors and in consequence

receives, appraises, approves investment projects as well as any other investment related issues and

issues certificates upon project approval. It assists with identifying potential local partners, matching

them for joint ventures and also assists with the identification and selection of sites and business

premises. SIB organises visits and meetings with public agencies and economic operators on the island,

provides market intelligence, market opportunities and information on costs of doing businesses in

Seychelles, organises trade missions and road shows, and also provides aftercare service to the investor

to facilitate the growth and development of the full potential of the investment. In addition, the Bureau

assists with obtaining gainful occupational permits and all required licenses and clearances from relevant

authorities.

The Seychelles Investment Bureau prepares brochures, newsletters, and places adverts in selected

magazines.

Corporate

Affairs

Aftercare Promotion &

Development

Technical

Director


and Support

Chief Executive

Officer


SEYCHELLES LICENSING AUTHORITY (SLA)

The Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA) is a regulatory body

established under the Licences Act (Cap 113) to grant, renew, refuse, suspend and revoke

licences. It has the power to attach or vary conditions to a licence.

The Authority is also a facilitator and thus, plays an important role in providing applicants or any interested

persons with the necessary guidelines on how to obtain the required licences and process their licence

applications as early as possible with a view of informing them of the outcome without delay. It works

closely with many consulting partners in processing of licences.

FUNCTIONS

1. Trade Licence Processing Services Division

Receives and facilitates the processing of issuing of trade licences in accordance with established guidelines

and licences regulations and conditions. The Division assists members of the public concerning procedures

and information to obtain a licence and generally provide customer care.

1.1 Traffic Licensing Section

Handles all road funds and driving licence applications and renewals and receives and facilitates

the processing and issuing of licences related to Road Transport e.g. Hirer of self-drive vehicles,

commercials vehicles etc. The Section undertakes the selection of new Taxi Operators based on

set procedures. They carry out inspections ensuring that Taxi Operators respect the code of

conduct.

2. Inspectorate and Enforcement Division

Information

Technology

Internal

Audit

Administration and

human Resources

Finance

Corporate

Services

Mahe

Praslin/

La Digue

Inspectorate &

Enforcement

Trade

Licensng n

Traffic Licensing

Registry

Licensing Processing

& Services Division

Managing

Director


This Division ensures the enforcement of the Licences Act, Regulations and Conditions. The efficiency of the

Authority depends to a great extent on effective management the Trade Licences Section. A team of

inspectors monitors compliance and undertakes regular and periodical inspections to ensure that as far as

possible all licensable activities are licensed; inspect premises prior to being licensed to ensure their

suitability; detect unlicensed activities and take appropriate action including closing down and take legal

action; carry out inspections to ensure that licensee abide by the licence conditions; assist in resolving

disputes arising from complaints by clients against licence holders.

3. Finance Division

Provides financial administration and control; ensuring that revenue collected and expenditure incurred are

in accordance with Financial Regulations. The Division also undertakes the collection of licence fees and

other dues under the licence regulations.


SEYCHELLES PENSION FUND (SPF)

ACT 8 OF 2005

The Seychelles Pension Fund has been established under the Seychelles Pension Fund Act 8 of 2005 to

repeal and replace the Seychelles Pension Scheme Act (Cap 220).

FUNCTIONS

Under the Seychelles Pension Fund Act, it provides for the financial security of: members by the payment of

a monthly pension; surviving spouse and children of members who die before retirement by the payment of

a monthly surviving spouse‟s pension or children‟s pension; those who are incapacitated due to injuries or

illness while being employed or thereafter; and lump sum payment on retirement for those who doe not

qualify for a pension

The Seychelles Pension Fund also provides death benefits where a member dies before reaching retirement

age and has no surviving spouse living with him/her at the time of death or has no children.

The Fund enables workers to spend their retirement in basic comfort. It promotes individual voluntary

contributions to the Fund, and enables members to use the voluntary contributions to their credit as security

for a housing loan or a loan for medical treatment.

Internal Audit

Administration

and Finance

IT and

System Support

Finance Investment System Support

Development

Compliance and

Enforcement

Benefits Office Services and

Property Management

Marketing and

Promotion

Human Resources

Project

Management

General Manager



SEYCHELLES PORTS AUTHORITY (SPA)

VISION

Transform Port Victoria into a dynamic regional Economic and Maritime Centre, in collaboration with all its

partners and stakeholders.

MISSION

Create an enabling environment for the achievement of a more comprehensive port with facilities and

services in terms of quality, efficiency, competitiveness, efficiency, quality, safety, security and reliability.

FUNCTIONS

The Seychelles Ports Authority manages Port Victoria and other auxiliary ports in the most effective manner

including providing Port Control Services, berthing and unberthing of vessels, pilotage and tug services, and

administer matters relating to the security of the ports and their facilities in consultations and collaboration

with other stakeholders; maintains existing port installations, equipment and navigational aides to high

operational standards, develop new infrastructure and procure new technologies; facilitates government

agencies and other businesses in conducting their activities in/through Port Victoria and the auxiliary ports;

is responsible for the collection of harbour dues, rental fees and other moneys payable to the Authority

under the Seychelles Port Authority Act, the Harbour Act or any other law; acts in collaboration with other

bodies for the prevention of marine pollution, responding to marine environmental incidents; participates

during search and rescue operations.

The Seychelles Ports Authority plans, implements, monitors and evaluates training programmes to ensure

conformity with the established working norms and standards; advises Government or any public body on

any matters relating to merchant shipping as well as port and marine related issues; develops close

collaboration with other international port authorities; maintains Port Victoria as the safest and most secure

international port in the region and offers refuge to vessels in events of „force majeure‟.

Harbour

Master

Marine

Services

Operations

Projects

Business

Promotion

Business

Development

Accounts

Legal

Human

Resources

Corporate

Services

Chief Executive

Officer

Board of Directors


SEYCHELLES QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

(SQA)

FUNCTIONS

The Seychelles Qualifications Authority formulates and implements a national qualifications framework, when

necessary reviewing the policies and criteria on which the framework of qualifications is based. It keeps and

maintains a register of recognised qualifications, and maintains a database on all providers of education and

training.

The Authority promotes the quality and standards of education and training through a system of

accreditation, validation and quality assurances; establishes criteria for, and monitors the process of,

recognition of competencies outside formal education and training; evaluajtes and establishes equivalence of

foreign qualifications.

The Seychelles Qualifications Authority facilitates learners‟ access to and progression within the national

education and training system, and promotes international recognition of local qualifications. It also protects

the interests of learners.

The Seychelles Qualification Authority advises the Minister on matters relating to the functions of the

Authority.

Administration

and

Finance

Database

Management

Standard Setting

and Framework

Development

Quality

Assurance

Executive

Director


SEYCHELLES TOURISM BOARD (STB)

VISION

Achieve the status of the most desirable island destination on the market offering the unique, authentic

Seychellois way of life, at a competitive price, and within a sustainable, eco-friendly environment.

MISSION

Further, raises visitor numbers and revenue by developing and maintaining an authentic, dynamic and

sustainable product based on professionalism and value for money as the foundation for parallel, innovative,

integrated and cost-effective marketing.

Public Relations

and Communications

Seychelles Tourism

Academy

Policy and

Research

International

Cooperaton

Policy and International

Cooperaton Department

Destination

Marketing

Destination

Management

System

Marketing Department

Finance

Human Resources

Management

Support

Services

Information

Technology

Corporate Services

Department

Customer

Services

Trade Human

Resources

Development

Events and Product

Diversification

Standard and

Product

Enhancement

Tourism Development

Department

Chairman and Chief

Executive Officer

Board of Directors


FUNCTIONS

Promote the efficient and sustainable development of tourism and enhance its contribution to the national

economy; advise and assist the government in the development of infrastructure supporting the tourism

industry; encourage the provision and improvement of amenities and facilities needed for the better

enjoyment of Seychelles as a tourist destination; exercise general supervision over tourism enterprises;

establish a code of practice and standards for tourism enterprises and ensure compliance; carry out market

research and design and implement marketing strategies for the effective promotion of tourism; promote the

development of human resources in tourism and related fields; and promote domestic tourism

SEYCHELLES TOURISM ACADEMY (STA)

MISSION

To become a national and regional academy of excellence specializing in hospitality and tourism training.

The academy is committed to research, quality service, innovation, and development of the tourism industry

in Seychelles. STA nurtures a continuous learning environment for its students and staff to facilitate the

realization of their optimum potential.

FUNCTIONS

Train quality manpower for the hotel, airlines, travel agencies and other tourism related services industry;

maintain a national training agenda that is in line with government policy and targets; provide flexible

training programmes to suit industry needs and schedules; showcase high quality services and products

through its hotel d‟application; regularly review the curriculum to make it responsive to both local and

international needs; maintain an effective human resources development programme for its staff; maximize

the use of available resources; regularly undertake research activities and publish funding; increase the

student capacity for the current intake to 800/1,000; transform the academy to an autonomous institution;

network with international and regional hospitality and tourism institutions and organizations.

Documents

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