CEO, SLTA
Welcome to the official platform of the Seychelles Land Transport Agency (SLTA).
I am pleased to welcome you to this platform, which has been created to make it easier for you to access information about our services, projects, and the work we do every day to keep Seychelles moving.
At SLTA, our mission goes beyond building and maintaining roads. We are committed to creating a transport system that connects communities, supports economic growth, improves road safety, and enhances the quality of life of all Seychellois. Whether it is maintaining existing roads, delivering new infrastructure projects, improving traffic management, or implementing measures to make our roads safer, our team works hard every day to serve the people of Seychelles.
As our country continues to develop, the demands on our transport network continue to grow. We recognize the challenges faced by motorists, pedestrians, public transport operators, and businesses, and we remain focused on finding practical and sustainable solutions. Through innovation, modern technology, and careful planning, we are working to improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and build infrastructure that is resilient to the impacts of climate change.
This website is more than just an information portal. It is a bridge between SLTA and the public we serve.
Here, you will find updates on projects, traffic advisories, road safety initiatives, and the many services offered by the Agency. We encourage you to engage with us, share your feedback, and be part of the conversation as we continue to improve our transport network together.
I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and professionalism of the SLTA team, whose efforts every day contribute to the development and maintenance of our nation's transport infrastructure.
On behalf of the Management, and staff of SLTA, thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to serving you and working together to build a safer, more connected, and more resilient Seychelles for generations to come.
SLTA is fully funded by the Government of Seychelles and is listed as an essential service category organisation. The agency receives an annual budget approved by the National Assembly and is subjected to the Auditor General audit processes.
"SLTA accounts for the budget allocation twice yearly, there is a mid-term review process and the yearly budget allocation process vetted by the National Assembly."
Before there was the Seychelles Land Transport Agency there was the Public Works Department. PWD was a governmental entity with the responsibility for road construction and its adjacent infrastructures.
Under PWD the first series of hand built, tarmac surfaced road network in Seychelles and “larzan tarmak” was cemented into Seychelles History.
To be noted that most of the country’s roads were built prior by the first settlement on the islands and there was a vital necessity for seemly planning and implementation of a road framework due to major economic development.
The PWD changed its name to Works Enterprises Limited (WEL) in the years between 1981- 1986 and its role was expanded to also include various sections of;
The Civil Construction Limited (CCCL) was created in the late 80s to the early 90s the Sections of Quarry and Workshop was transferred from WEL to CCCL.
The CCCL would go on to be the main protagonist in one of the biggest disasters in Seychelles’ history in 2023.
The Land Transport Division within the Ministry of Tourism and Transport was created and the CCCL was freed to operate competitively on the open market.
Analysis had indicated that there was a need to provide competition and at the same time it closed the operational gap which existed between the Roads and Structure Division and LTD so as to permit more efficient management and use of resources. The merger between Roads and Structure Division into LTD was concluded as there was no necessity to have two asphalt suppliers in the relatively limited market of Mahe, and the initial heavy investment that required the service to remain a monopoly. If a monopoly should have cause to be exist, then there would have stood a very good reason that it should be state-owned.
The LTD had the responsibility for all land transport related matters including;
LTD had a group labourers who cleaned the roads and a small team of artisans who manufactured and installed road signs.
The Seychelles Land Transport Agency (SLTA) Act (2009) was enacted on the 12th January 2009 stipulating that SLTA has the mandate to provide and promote an efficient and adequate land transport system, which includes land transport services and infrastructure. SLTA was first located in the now condemned building at Huteau Lane.
In a comprehensible move for SLTA to better concentrate on its core mandate in improving the road network in both designing and maintenance it was decided in 2017 to transfer the Units of Highway Patrol and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) to the Road Transport Commission (RTC).
Assist in the formulation of national land transport policies for the Seychelles.
Implement land transport policies and projects while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Manage and implement land traffic management measures and essential services.
Promote and implement measures to ensure safety and security on public roads.
Facilitate mobility by improving access to land transport across the archipelago.
Implement programmes and projects relating to land transport infrastructure and collaborate with relevant agencies.
Oversee the performance of contracts relating to land transport infrastructure developments.
Aim for environmental sustainability in the implementation of land transport activities.
Participate in meetings, seminars and discussions relating to land transport at national, regional and international levels.
Perform such other functions that the Minister may, by Order published in the Gazette, prescribe.
The Seychelles Land Transport Agency operates across eight specialist units under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a presidential appointee responsible for the management of the affairs of the Agency in accordance with policies and directions. All employees are under the administrative control of the CEO.
Ensure that the operation of the Agency is aligned to and consistent with the Government's national strategies and outcome objectives.
Provide high quality, timely and consistent policy advice and operational performance reports to the Minister and Cabinet.
Demonstrate an effective approach to whole of government policy coordination, monitor policy implementation and evaluate outcomes on a regular basis.
Ensure that effective financial management systems and controls are in place and observed.
Ensure that expenditure remains within budget parameters.
Maximize the use of government resources and avoid wastage at all times.
Ensure that appropriate human resource management policies and processes, that will increase organizational and individual capability, are in place and are effective.
Ensure that employees are provided with reasonable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Enhance public awareness and maintain understanding of the organisation’s role, policies, programs and services.
Improve the accessibility and standards of services on a continual basis.
Demonstrate capacity to drive effective change management within the organisation.