Confirmation of Specialized Knowledge When Hiring

Confirmation of Specialized Knowledge When Hiring

Amendments are planned to the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015, aimed at improving the system of technical and vocational education. The changes will also affect the procedure for concluding an employment contract, in particular the list of documents that an employer is entitled to request from a candidate.

 

What Changes Are Proposed to Article 32 of the Labor Code of the RK

According to the planned amendments to Article 32 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (documents required to conclude an employment contract), employers may be allowed to additionally request:

• a document confirming the recognition of professional qualifications (if available);
• a document confirming the availability of specialized knowledge or professional training, retraining.

This expands the employer’s ability to verify that a candidate meets the requirements of a specific position, profession, or type of work.

 

How «Specialized Knowledge» Is Planned to Be Defined in the Labor Code

The amendments propose defining specialized knowledge as a set of theoretical and practical knowledge in a specific professional field obtained as a result of: professional education, training, retraining, or practical work experience, and required for the proper performance of job duties for a specific position, profession, or type of work.

According to the developers, such changes will allow employers to ensure that a candidate truly possesses the necessary knowledge and skills, especially in positions where confirmed competencies and relevant professional training are essential.

 

What This May Mean for Employers and Candidates

For employers, this provides additional grounds for verifying qualifications during hiring and reducing the risks of a candidate not meeting job requirements. For candidates, it means the need to prepare supporting documents in advance (if available), particularly for positions requiring specialized competencies.

 

How FChain Can Help

FChain helps employers and candidates systematically prepare for new labor market requirements:

• Job requirements analysis: we help determine which “specialized knowledge” and qualification confirmations are truly critical for a specific role.
• HR processes and documentation setup: we provide consultations on the correct list of hiring documents and develop checklists and templates for HR records.
• Qualification verification: we help build processes for verifying supporting documents and qualifications in compliance with legislation and internal company policies.
• Training and workforce development: we offer solutions for training and retraining to address gaps in specialized knowledge among employees and candidates.

If your company aims to reduce hiring risks and more quickly attract specialists with verified competencies, FChain will help you build a clear and reliable process.

 For professional support, please contact us at almaty@f-chain.com or via WhatsApp at +7 771 214 1820

 Changes in the Labor Legislation of Kazakhstan

Prepared by: Moldir Mukhtar
Business Development Specialist

FChain Kazakhstan
December 17, 2025