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Departments & Services - Sidaama Region Labor and Skills Bureau

Our Departments

Explore our four main departments, their directorates, services offered, and requirements to access each service

Job Opportunity Creation and Development Department

Driving employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods

Job opportunity creation and enterprises development directorate

Services Provided

  • Job matching and placement services
  • Career counseling and guidance
  • Job fair organization
  • Youth employment programs
  • Employment database management

Requirements from Customers

  • Completed application form (from bureau)
  • CV/Resume and cover letter
  • Educational credentials (certified copies)
  • Work experience certificates (if any)
  • National ID or Kebele ID card

Small manufacturing development directorate

Services Provided

  • Business plan development training
  • Startup mentorship and coaching
  • Access to micro-finance linkages
  • Business registration assistance
  • Entrepreneurship bootcamps

Requirements from Customers

  • Business idea summary (1 page)
  • Personal identification document
  • Training enrollment form
  • Proof of residence
  • Group/cooperative registration (if applicable)

Enterprises capacity building directorate

Services Provided

  • Business plan development training
  • Startup mentorship and coaching
  • Access to micro-finance linkages
  • Business registration assistance
  • Entrepreneurship bootcamps

Requirements from Customers

  • Business idea summary (1 page)
  • Personal identification document
  • Training enrollment form
  • Proof of residence
  • Group/cooperative registration (if applicable)

Enterprises establishment and one stop shop expansion directorate

Services Provided

  • Targeted job placement for women and youth
  • Gender-responsive employment programs
  • Apprenticeship opportunities
  • Soft skills and leadership training
  • Women entrepreneurship networks

Requirements from Customers

  • Age verification (youth: 18-35 years)
  • Women applicants: any supportive documents
  • Training registration form
  • Educational background summary
  • Letter of motivation

TVET Department

Technical and Vocational Education and Training for a skilled workforce

TVET Quality Assurance Directorate

Services Provided

  • TVET institution licensing and accreditation
  • Curriculum review and approval
  • Trainer certification and capacity building
  • Assessment and examination coordination
  • Quality audit and inspection

Requirements from Customers

  • Institution registration application
  • Facility and infrastructure assessment
  • Qualified trainer profiles
  • Curriculum documents
  • Legal business license

TVET Program Coordination Directorate

Services Provided

  • TVET enrollment and student placement
  • Short-term skill training programs
  • Industry linkage and apprenticeship coordination
  • TVET scholarship management
  • Graduate tracking and alumni services

Requirements from Customers

  • Student enrollment form
  • Educational certificate (Grade 10 or 12)
  • Birth certificate or ID
  • Medical fitness certificate (for technical programs)
  • Sponsorship letter (if applicable)

Labor Department

Ensuring labor rights, workplace safety, and harmonious industrial relations

Labor Inspection & Compliance Directorate

Services Provided

  • Workplace safety inspections
  • Labor law enforcement and compliance checks
  • Occupational health and safety training
  • Employer registration and licensing
  • Investigation of labor violations

Requirements from Customers

  • Employer: Business registration certificate
  • Employee: Employment contract copy
  • Complaint: Written statement of grievance
  • Witness statements (if applicable)
  • Workplace address and details

Labor Relations & Dispute Resolution Directorate

Services Provided

  • Mediation and conciliation services
  • Collective bargaining support
  • Labor dispute adjudication
  • Trade union registration and oversight
  • Employment termination reviews

Requirements from Customers

  • Formal dispute application letter
  • Supporting evidence (contracts, correspondence)
  • Parties involved identification
  • Witness list and statements
  • Previous attempts to resolve (if any)

Administration and Finance Department

Supporting bureau operations with efficient administration and financial management

Human Resource Administration Directorate

Services Provided

  • Employee recruitment and onboarding
  • Staff training and development
  • Payroll and benefits management
  • Performance evaluation
  • HR policy implementation

Requirements from Customers

  • Job application and CV
  • Educational and professional credentials
  • Work experience certificates
  • Identification documents
  • Completed employment forms

Finance & Budget Management Directorate

Services Provided

  • Budget planning and execution
  • Procurement and tender management
  • Financial reporting and auditing
  • Revenue collection and accounting
  • Grant and fund management

Requirements from Customers

  • Service payment receipts
  • Tender application documents
  • Invoice and proforma details
  • Vendor registration certificate
  • Tax clearance certificate

Procurement & Property Management Directorate

Services Provided

  • Goods and services procurement
  • Asset registration and tracking
  • Supply chain management
  • Vendor evaluation and contracting
  • Property disposal and maintenance

Requirements from Customers

  • Bid document submission
  • Business license and tax ID
  • Technical specifications of goods
  • Vendor experience certificates
  • Bank guarantee (if required)