MLSD Minister: Launching interactive services to facilitate the integration of job seekers into the private sector

18-07-2021

New services allow employers to select their labour needs electronically.  His Excellency Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development, confirmed that the Ministry is advancing its electronic‑services infrastructure in line with the national eGovernment strategy, launching a suite of digital solutions that allow seamless interaction among employers, job‑seekers and workers. Leveraging modern technology and accelerating digital transformation are central objectives that reinforce Bahrain’s standing as a global leader in eGovernment. To enhance the integration of Bahraini job‑seekers into private‑sector establishments and to meet employers’ requirements for national talent, the Ministry has introduced interactive services through its website, www.mlsd.gov.bh. Employers can now review up‑to‑date lists of job‑seekers, select candidates who meet their labour needs, and update the Vacancy Bank by adding new positions or removing posts that are no longer required, thereby ensuring the accuracy of advertised vacancies and streamlining recruitment. All entries are automatically cross‑checked with the Information and eGovernment Authority, the General Organisation for Social Insurance and the Labour Fund, Tamkeen, guaranteeing that data supplied by employers or job‑seekers matches official records. Humaidan noted that every labour transaction will migrate to this electronic platform in the coming period, enabling both employers and job‑seekers to obtain services quickly and with minimal effort.  The Ministry of Labour and Social Development’s new e‑services enable employers to register company details, designate authorised system users and maintain a comprehensive electronic record of every vacancy posted, along with subsequent nomination outcomes. Employers can review full profiles and curricula vitae of candidates shortlisted for each post, issue electronic acceptances or rejections and contact applicants directly to schedule interviews or confirm appointments. In addition, the platform integrates on‑the‑job training through the Opportunities programme, allowing establishments to display current courses for their workforce, and facilitates the online request and issuance of Bahrainisation compliance certificates. Job‑seekers likewise benefit from a streamlined digital experience. First‑time applicants can create and update their records, upload qualifications and employment history, and access unemployment‑insurance support without visiting the Ministry. Registered users can browse the Vacancy Bank, self‑nominate for up to five positions simultaneously and track application progress with either the hiring employer or a Ministry employment counsellor. These services collectively advance the Kingdom of Bahrain’s goal of making recruitment, training and Bahrainisation processes more efficient, transparent and responsive for all stakeholders. Humaidan concluded by confirming that the forthcoming phase will introduce additional employer‑focused digital services, including online consultations, electronic accreditation of training courses and trainers for private institutes and centres, registration of workers’ housing details supplied by employers, and fully electronic reporting of accidents, occupational injuries and diseases, together with the registration of construction sites; these and other enhancements will further raise the efficiency and quality of services delivered to citizens throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain.