Derick Tsimba

Government has committed itself to providing public servants with non-monetary incentives in a move that shall see civil servants benefiting from rebate on motor vehicles.

In a circular addressed to Government departments recently, the Secretary of the Public Service Commission, Ambassador Jonathan. Wutawunashe outlined the implementation procedures for rebate of duty on motor vehicles imported by public servants.

“This circular is issued by the Public Service Commission, pursuant to the introduction of rebate of duty on motor vehicles imported by members of the Civil Service and Service Commissions,” read the circular.

Mr Wutawunashe also said the Public Service Commission had introduced a raft measures to improve on non-monetary benefits.

“The rebate on motor vehicles has been afforded to members of the Civil Service and Service Commissions as part of a raft of measures that have been introduced by the Public Service Commission to improve on non-monetary benefits,” he said.

To be eligible, there are a few procedures and requirements for members to benefit from the rebate.

“...the member should meet the following conditions before any recommendation letter is granted: that the member; has served at least ten years of continuous service in the Public Service or Service Commissions. Must have a valid driver’s licence and in the case of a member living with disability, a valid driver’s licence of designated driver. Is not subjected to any disciplinary proceedings at the time of application and has not benefited from this scheme within a period of five years prior to submission of this application,” read the circular.

Government is committed to improving the service conditions of its workers by offering non-monetary incentives.