TERMS

DEFINITIONS

1.

Service Group is a service cluster defined by role priority, salary scales principles and academic qualification as a hiring prerequisite.

Under the provisions of the New Remuneration System (SSB) and subsequently the Malaysia Remuneration System (SSM), the public sector’s structure is divided into three (3) Service Groups namely Top Management Group, Management and Professional Group and Support Group.

2.

A Service Group embodying strategic posts intended as the promotional grade from the qualified Management and Professional Group consisting of Premier Grade C and above.

3.

A Service Group of scheme of services with a minimum entry qualification of bachelor's degree or other higher qualification recognized by the Government.

4.

A Service Group of scheme of services with an entry qualification of diploma level or other equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.

5.

A document that contains the appointment conditions for any individual to any service in the Public Service.

6.

The Integrated Schemes of Service incorporating two or more Service Groups in a scheme of service. It combine two or more qualifications level as prerequisite for appointment.

For instance, a scheme of service that encompass Malaysian Certificate of Education (MCE) and Malaysian Higher School Certificate (MHSCE) or diploma as entry requirement.

7.

A scheme of service which functions are no longer needed (obsolete) in the public service. A service may be abolished for the following reasons:

1. The service is no longer required; or
2. Service function has been taken over by other services (expanded revised function); or
3. The service was privatized, remunerated or outsourced.

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