CSC warns of possible layoffs after housing ministry restructure

Civil Service Commission (CSC) has warned that some employees of the Housing Ministry may face redundancy following the ministry's abolition and the transfer of its mandates to two other ministries.

In an email to Housing Ministry staff, the CSC stated that redundancies might be necessary as the restructuring process continues.

Mohamed Nasih, President of the CSC, confirmed on Wednesday that the organisational framework for civil service employees in the newly restructured ministries is being developed.

"The structure is currently being formulated. Once finalised, we will determine whether any positions are redundant," Nasih said.

He explained that if positions are deemed unnecessary under the new structure, employees in those roles may not be reassigned to other ministries or government offices.

"We will explore all available options before making a decision. If no alternatives are found, some employees may be dismissed. This possibility was communicated to ensure transparency during the restructuring process," Nasih added.

The restructuring involves transferring the planning mandate of the Housing Ministry to the Ministry of Finance, while the housing mandate has been assigned to the newly established Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure.

The changes in ministerial responsibilities from late December are as follows:

The CSC will finalise decisions regarding staffing once the new structures for the ministries are complete.