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Background to the GEHS


A key initiative of government is to accommodate people whose salaries are too high to get government subsidies, but who earn too little to qualify for a normal bank mortgage.

An estimated 70% of employees who currently receive the housing allowance do not own homes. A further significant number of employees find it extremely difficult to access loans to acquire a house without additional assistance.

Therefore, Government and Organised Labour concluded a collective agreement to establish a Government Employees Housing Scheme (GEHS) with the following objectives:

  • To support, educate and advice employees on housing options and opportunities.
  • To enhance employees access to affordable housing.
  • To promote home ownership and facilitate asset security among employees.
  • To assist employees to access affordable housing loans and finance.
  • To assist employees to rent houses with a view to buy and own homes.
  • And to provide transitional arrangements towards the GEHS.

The agreement is contained in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) Resolution 7of 2015.

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