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What is the purpose of this Guideline? 1  \n2. How to use this Guideline 1  \n3. Importance of this Guideline 1  \nPart 1: Industrial Divisions 2-3  \n1.1 Overview 2  \n1.2 What is the statistical information used for? 2  \n1.3 Structure 2  \n1.4 What Industrial Division information must be submitted with a work permit application? 3  \nPart 2: Occupations 4-10  \n2.1 Overview 4  \n2.2 What is the classification used for? 4  \n2.3 A simple structure 4  \n2.4 Occupation Codes 5  \n2.5 Matching job titles with occupations from the list 5  \n2.6 Some help-definitions and alternative titles for occupations 6  \n2.7 Regulating foreign workers in PNG 6  \n2.8 How much regulation? 7  \n2.9 Traffic lights 7  \n2.10 Advertised Occupations 8  \n2.11 Report on advertising 9  \n2.12 Updating the classification of occupations 9  \n2.13 Department support 10  \nPNG Classification of Industrial Divisions 11-14  \nPNG Classification of Occupations 15-40  \nPNG Classification of Occupations (with definitions and alternative titles) 41-97  \nNotes  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nDEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS  \nOffice of the Secretary  \nForeword  \nThis Guideline explains the Papua New Guinea Classification of Industrial Divisions and the Papua New Guinea Classification of Occupations which are an integral part of the Work Permit System.  \nThe Classification of Occupations is particularly important because there are certain rules surrounding the employment of foreign workers in Papua New Guinea. These requirements have been a unique feature of our foreign employment laws for almost four decades. In fact, the first time certain occupations were reserved for Papua New Guinean citizens was in November 1972, some years before our independence.  \nThe Department of Labour and Industrial Relations is very sympathetic to the needs of the business community in Papua New Guinea. Indeed, the rules outlined within this Guideline have been developed in close consultation with representatives of business to ensure that they do not create unnecessary impediments to investing or doing business in our country.  \nOn the other hand, the Department has an obligation to ensure that the work permit system also looks after the interests of Papua New Guineans. Unfortunately, our country has significant unemployment challenges and many of our citizens do not have access to employment opportunities. For this reason, the aspirations of all Papua New Guineans for a decent job must be balanced with the needs of business to recruit foreign workers.  \nAs a general rule, all managerial, professional and highly skilled jobs within our economy are open to non-citizen employees. Certain other occupations must be advertised in the local press first before a non-citizen worker can be engaged. Occupations which do not require a particular qualification or skill are generally reserved for citizen workers and a non-citizen worker may not be employed to fill such a position.  \nI believe our foreign employment laws represent a fair balance between the needs of the business community for foreign workers, and the legitimate desire of all Papua New Guineans for decent work and opportunities.  \nOf course, we must recognize that business needs and the labour market will change from time to time. For this reason the arrangements outlined within these Guidelines will be reviewed regularly and, if necessary, a new Guideline may be issued from time to time. It is a requirement of our law that any review must be done in close consultation with all stakeholders, particularly our partners in the business community.  \nThese Guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Work Permit Guideline: A General Guide to the Foreign Employment System in Papua New Guinea which is also available for purchase at a nominal fee from the Department. Further information about the Work","cbCaiqqhRHzJl1Hl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqqhRHzJl1Hl","pdf",1903168,103,"English","# Introduction\n## What is the purpose of this Guideline?\n## How to use this Guideline\n## Importance of this Guideline\n# Industrial Divisions\n## Overview\n## What is the statistical information used for?\n## Structure\n## What Industrial Division information must be submitted with a work permit application?\n# Occupations\n## Overview\n## What is the classification used for?\n## A simple structure\n## Occupation Codes\n## Matching job titles with occupations from the list\n## Some help-definitions and alternative titles for occupations\n## Regulating foreign workers in PNG\n## How much regulation?\n## Traffic lights\n## Advertised Occupations\n## Report on advertising\n## Updating the classification of occupations\n## Department support\n# PNG Classification tables","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this Guideline?\",\"answer\":\"It explains the Papua New Guinea Classification of Industrial Divisions and the Papua New Guinea Classification of Occupations, which are integral to the Work Permit System.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the Guideline help employers use occupation classifications?\",\"answer\":\"It explains the classification structure, occupation codes, and how to match job titles with occupations from the list, including definitions and alternative titles.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key rules for regulating foreign workers in Papua New Guinea?\",\"answer\":\"The Guideline describes regulation levels, including traffic-light regulation and which occupations must be advertised before a work permit can be issued to a non-citizen employee.\"}]","Papua New Guinea Classification of Industrial Divisions and Occupations - Guideline | PDF",1789766640,260]