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The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled the Sierra Leone Labour Market Information System (SL-LMIS), a web-based job tracking platform designed to meticulously monitor the government’s progress towards its ambitious goal of generating 500,000 jobs by 2028.
The SL-LMIS, presented by the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security’s ICT Manager, Mr Abu Bakarr Tamu, currently houses real-time data on over 145,000 jobs. This data is tracked through key institutions such as NASSIT (National Social Security and Insurance Trust), NaCSA (National Commission for Social Action), and various other social protection programs.
This innovative platform serves as a central hub for various stakeholders in the labour market. Employers can utilize the SL-LMIS to efficiently post job vacancies and manage applications, gaining valuable insights into the current labour market.
Job seekers can register their profiles, create comprehensive CVs, and directly apply for available positions online. Furthermore, researchers and policymakers can leverage the system’s comprehensive data to inform their analysis and decision-making processes.
The SL-LMIS features an insightful dashboard that provides a detailed overview of the labour landscape, including demographics, income levels, sectoral trends, work permit issuance, and the reach of social protection coverage.
This centralized, web-based platform, accessible at https://viz.moelss.gov.sl/, promotes transparency, enhances coordination, and facilitates data-driven strategies within Sierra Leone’s labour sector.
The launch of the SL-LMIS underscores the government’s commitment, as reiterated by President Rtd. Brig. Julius Maada Bio during his keynote address, to reimagining the future of work in Sierra Leone through digital transformation and a focus on workforce productivity.
Hon. Mohamed Rahman Swaray, the Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, emphasized the significance of this technological advancement in addressing the decent work deficit and aligning the nation’s labour sector with global trends. He urged all stakeholders to actively engage with this new system to build a more resilient and inclusive workforce.
