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Vanguard can provide hired labour for all sectors and at all levels – Citizens and Non-citizens

Our services include:

1. • Sourcing
   • On-boarding
   • Payrolling
   • Oversight and administration of all HR related matters – including Medical, Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice and PPE
    

• Non-citizens over the age of 23 years, who possess the necessary skills and qualifications pertaining to the specific position offered by the prospective employer are eligible to apply for a Work Permit.
• Evidence of proficiency in English language is required for citizens of certain jurisdictions; the full list of these countries can be provided.
• The employer must be a local business registered by IPA to conduct business in PNG or a foreign entity registered by IPA to conduct business in PNG.
• All non-citizens who seek employment in Papua New Guinea must possess a valid work permit and a valid working resident visa before they can commence work in PNG.

Work Permit: Standard processing time is 15-20 working days from date of lodgement. 
PNG Employment Visa: Standard processing time is 15-20 working days from date of lodgement.
PNG Passport: Standard processing time is 15-20 working days for Normal Process and 48 hours for Fast Track Process.

Yes, visas can be extended in country depending on the type of visa you have been issued and the eligibility requirements for a visa extension.

If your PNG Passport is still valid and has been stolen, lost or damaged, a police report and a statutory declaration to validate your passport is required to accompany the application form. Applicable fees plus a penalty fee will apply.

The eligibility requirements for a Permanent Residence vary depending on individual circumstances. Please follow these links for more information:  

• https://ica.gov.pg/faq/permanent-residency
• https://ica.gov.pg/permanent-residence/permanent-residence-forms-and-checklists

  For further information about eligibility for Dual Citizenship, please follow these links:  

• https://ica.gov.pg/citizenship/citizenship-and-dual-citizenship
• https://ica.gov.pg/uploads/media/post_file_8909841-c5---request-for-citizenship-by-naturalisation-long-term-residency---v1.1---fillable.pdf
• https://ica.gov.pg/uploads/media/post_file_2903189-c8---application-by-png-citizen-to-hold-dual-citizenship---v1.1---fillable.pdf

Yes.

Follow this link to the current PNG Salaries and Wages Tax Rates (effective January 2019 and unchanged to date)

https://irc.gov.pg/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Salary-and-Wages-Tax-Table-Text-Effective-1-January-2019.pdf

“Gross” is the amount before deductions (i.e., Salaries & Wages Tax, Superannuation, etc.)

“Net” is the amount (i.e. the net balance) after deductions.

Yes - Vanguard is fully compliant for:  

1. Salary & Wage Tax:
   • Lodgements of monthly salaries and wages tax returns to Papua New Guinea Internal Revenue Commission (PNG IRC).
    
   • Annual Statement of Earnings to employees and IRC reconciliation.
    
2. Superannuation Contribution:
   • Fortnightly payment of all employer/employee contributions.

A comprehensive and effective HR policy should include:

1. • Recruitment and Selection
   • Remuneration & Benefits
   • Salary Administration
   • Training and Development
   • Performance Management
   • Disciplinary & Code of Conduct
   • Other sections as deemed appropriate

Common oversights or mistakes may include:

1. • Operational functions not aligned to Business strategy
   • Staff reporting lines not reflective of operational job knowledge and skills
   • Duplication of responsibilities
   • Ignorance of multiskilling practices, thus one too many roles at the foundation level