Zavod za zaposljavanje Crne Gore

What Zavod za zaposljavanje Crne Gore does

Zavod za zaposljavanje Crne Gore (ZZZCG) is the statutory public employment service of Montenegro, established under the Law on Mediation in Employment and Rights during Unemployment and operating as a state fund under the supervision of the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue. It holds exclusive legal authority for employment intermediation and the administration of unemployment benefits within Montenegro, and it manages the Professional Rehabilitation Fund for persons with disabilities, which is financed by a special employer contribution. As a fully state-owned institution, ZZZCG serves both individual job seekers (53,000 persons registered as unemployed as of May 2026) and employers across all municipalities of Montenegro.

ZZZCG's service portfolio is structured around core digital platforms and a national office network. The flagship consumer-facing channel is the Moj Zavod self-service portal (mojzavod.zzzcg.me), which lets job seekers register, manage their employment profile, and submit applications; this is complemented by the Elektronske usluge (e-Services) platform (online.zzzcg.me) integrated with the national e-Uprava electronic administration portal for vacancy management and training enrolment. Programmatic offerings include active employment policies (subsidies, training, employer grants), specialized services for persons with disabilities, seasonal job intermediation, the EU-supported Youth Guarantee / ZZZGRABI ŠANSU program, the EU Twinning Project, the €3.5M IPA-funded self-employment grants scheme, and EURES-based international labor mobility. Distribution is dual-channel: a regional office network nationwide plus the digital self-service portals.

The business model is non-commercial. All intermediation, counseling, and listing services are free of charge to both job seekers and employers, in line with ZZZCG's statutory mandate. Operating funding comes primarily from the state budget of Montenegro, supplemented by earmarked European Union pre-accession (IPA) funds for specific programs (e.g., the €3.5M Self-Employment Grants Program inside a broader €18M EU-CG employment-education-social policy envelope), plus the special employer contribution flowing into the Professional Rehabilitation Fund. Customers include national employers (e.g., Glavni Grad Podgorica, JU Lovćen Bečići, OKOV DOO, Čistoća DOO, Opština Žabljak), while beneficiaries span unemployed individuals, NEET youth aged 15-29, persons with disabilities, and welfare recipients. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Zavod za zaposljavanje Crne Gore

Legal name

Zavod za zapošljavanje Crne Gore

Website

https://zzzcg.me

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Zavod za zaposljavanje Crne Gore (ZZZCG) is Montenegro's statutory public employment service, operating nationwide digital and in-person intermediation between job seekers and employers, administering unemployment benefits, and managing EU-funded active labor market programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Employment Services

NAICS

Administration of Human Resource Programs (9231), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAHAB

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Employer of Record (EOR) & Global Employment / PEO Services

SECONDARYEDAAAOAI

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

SECONDARYBPACAHAL

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Employer of Record (EOR) & Global Employment / PEO Services

Keywords

• Public employment services
• Job matching services
• Unemployment benefits administration
• Vocational training programs
• Labor market intermediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Podgorica

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Core operational funding from state budget of Montenegro. ZZZCG is a public institution with legal entity status operating as a state fund.
2. EU Pre-accession Funds (IPA): European Union IPA funding for active labor market programs, including self-employment grants (3.5 million EUR program), youth guarantee programs, and cross-border cooperation projects
3. Special Contribution for Employment of Persons with Disabilities: Employers who fail to meet disability employment quotas pay special contributions to the Professional Rehabilitation Fund managed by ZZZCG

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zavod za zapošljavanje Crne Gore (ZZZCG) is the statutory public employment service of Montenegro operating as a state fund under the Ministry of Labor. It provides free employment intermediation between job seekers and employers, administers unemployment benefits, runs active labor market programs including vocational training, self-employment grants, and seasonal employment services, and manages the Professional Rehabilitation Fund for persons with disabilities.

Product overview

Zavod za zaposljavanje Crne Gore (ZZZCG) operates as a public employment service institution with a portfolio of interconnected services organized around its core mission of employment mediation. The core digital infrastructure consists of the Moj Zavod Portal (mojzavod.zzzcg.me) for job seeker self-service and registration, and the Elektronske usluge (E-Services) Platform (online.zzzcg.me) for electronic service delivery including job vacancy management and professional training enrollment. Supporting these digital platforms are direct service lines: Usluge za tražioce posla (job seeker services), Usluge za poslodavce (employer services), Sezonski poslovi (seasonal employment), and the Slobodna radna mjesta (job vacancy listings) — all accessible through the ZZZCG website at zzzcg.me. The Aktivne politike zapošljavanja (active employment policies) program catalog provides structured measures including subsidies, training, and grants. Dedicated services for Zapošljavanje lica sa invaliditetom (persons with disabilities) are backed by the Fond za profesionalnu rehabilitaciju (Professional Rehabilitation Fund). Major initiatives include the Garancija za mlade – ZZZGRABI ŠANSU (Youth Guarantee program), the EU Twinning Projekt (Twinning project), and the Program grantova za samozapošljavanje (Self-Employment Grants program, €3.5M total value). The organization does not operate as a commercial software product but as a government service bureau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moj Zavod Portal Online self-service portal allowing job seekers to register in the unemployment registry and manage their employment profile, submit job vacancy applications, and access personalized services.
• Elektronske usluge (E-Services) Platform Suite of online electronic services including free job vacancy listings, professional training registration for higher education graduates via euprava.gov.me, and unemployment registration management.
• Usluge za tražioce posla (Services for Job Seekers) Comprehensive employment mediation services including job search assistance, career guidance and counseling, vocational training, and active labor market program enrollment for unemployed individuals.
• Usluge za poslodavce (Services for Employers) Employer services including job vacancy advertising, candidate preselection, labor market intermediation, and access to employment subsidy programs.
• Sezonski poslovi (Seasonal Jobs) Specialized seasonal employment services connecting employers with temporary workers for tourism, agriculture, and other seasonal industries.
• Aktivne politike zapošljavanja (Active Employment Policies Programs) Catalog of active labor market measures including employment subsidies, training programs, employer grants, and skills development initiatives managed by the Zavod.
• Zapošljavanje lica sa invaliditetom (Employment of Persons with Disabilities) Specialized services for persons with disabilities including professional rehabilitation, disability percentage assessment, employment quotas, employer subsidies, and workplace adaptation grants.
• Fond za profesionalnu rehabilitaciju (Professional Rehabilitation Fund) Dedicated fund established in 2008 providing financing for professional rehabilitation measures, employment subsidies for disabled persons, workplace adaptation grants, and wage subsidies for employers hiring persons with disabilities.
• Garancija za mlade – ZZZGRABI ŠANSU (Youth Guarantee) EU-supported youth guarantee program providing unemployed youth aged 15-29 with quality employment, education, or training opportunities within four months of becoming unemployed, currently piloted in Bijelo Polje, Nikšić, and Ulcinj.
• Twinning Projekt (Twinning Project) EU-funded institutional twinning project aimed at strengthening capacities of the Employment Bureau of Montenegro for active employment measures, future ESF participation, and labor mobility facilitation in line with EU standards.
• Program grantova za samozapošljavanje (Self-Employment Grants Program) EU-funded 3.5 million EUR program providing unemployed persons with grants of 3,000-7,500 EUR for self-employment and business start-ups, with priority given to youth under 35, women, and long-term unemployed.
• Slobodna radna mjesta (SRM) – Job Vacancy Listings Public job vacancy listing service with filtering by education level, job category, municipality, and employment type, providing real-time access to available positions across Montenegro.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5 million EUR in grants distributed to 400+ unemployed persons for self-employment over 3 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social DialoguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent ministry overseeing ZZZCG operations and policy direction. Responsible for labor market policy formulation and supervision of active employment programs.
• Government of MontenegrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government providing institutional oversight and budget funding. ZZZCG operates as a state fund under government supervision.
• International Labour Organization (ILO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency providing technical guidance on international labor standards, employment policies, and labor market reforms in Montenegro.
• Union of Employers of MontenegromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employers association collaborating on job matching, internship programs, and labor market policy development.
• Trade Union Federation of MontenegromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade union confederation involved in social dialogue on employment policies and worker protections.
• European Youth Card (EYC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth card program partner providing benefits and services to young people in cooperation with ZZZCG.
• MoVET - Mobility for VET in EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program for vocational education and training. ZZZCG participates in VET mobility schemes for Western Balkans.
• WAPES - World Association of Public Employment ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association of employment services providing benchmarking, best practice exchange, and international cooperation among public employment services.
• Administration for Human Resources of MontenegromajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment body managing civil service recruitment. ZZZCG posts public sector vacancies from this body on its platform.
• European Centre for Social Policy and Research (Austria)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject coordinator for EEPOW (Posting of Workers) program. Led 8-country consortium including ZZZCG to enhance administrative cooperation on worker posting.
• Ministry of Finance - CFCU MontenegrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracting authority for EU-funded programs. Manages IPA fund disbursements and financial control for ZZZCG implementation of self-employment grants.
• WYG International B.V. (Netherlands)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical assistance provider for monitoring and evaluation of active labor market measures. Supports ZZZCG in program implementation.
• APPK - Agency for Promotion of Employment of KosovominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation partner in employment programs. Collaborated on IPA Montenegro-Kosovo cross-border projects.
• EDAIP NET (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in MoVET program for VET mobility in Western Balkans. Coordinates VET mobility scheme with ZZZCG participation.
• ENAIP NET (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network for vocational training. ZZZCG partnered for pilot VET mobility scheme for Western Balkans.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hrvatski zavod za zapošljavanje (Croatian Employment Service): Croatia's official public employment service operating under a similar statutory mandate for employment intermediation, unemployment benefits administration, and active labor market policies. Directly comparable as a regional PES in a neighboring Western Balkan/EU member state with similar legal structure and program portfolio (vocational training, self-employment grants, disability employment).
• Nacionalna služba za zapošljavanje (National Employment Service of Serbia): Serbia's national public employment service with comparable statutory mandate for job mediation, unemployment benefits, and active labor market measures. Highly comparable given shared Western Balkan institutional heritage, similar unemployment challenges, and overlapping EU-funded program architecture.
• Zavod Republike Slovenije za zaposlovanje (ESS - Slovenian Employment Service): Slovenia's public employment service operating as a member of the EURES network with statutory employment intermediation, vocational training, and disability employment programs. Comparable as a former Yugoslav republic PES now operating as an EU member state agency, providing a model for ZZZCG's post-accession trajectory.
• National Employment Service - North Macedonia: North Macedonia's public employment service (Агенција за вработување) operating a similar statutory mandate for job mediation, unemployment benefits, and active labor market measures. Highly comparable as a Western Balkan PES candidate for EU accession with overlapping EU-IPA funding and program structures.

Broad incumbents

• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): France's national public employment service operating at much larger scale (millions of job seekers), with comprehensive digital infrastructure, AI-driven job matching, and integrated unemployment benefits administration. Comparable as a mature European PES demonstrating the scaled digital and program model ZZZCG could evolve toward.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency of Germany): Germany's federal employment agency operating job centers, vocational training, and unemployment benefits at national scale. Comparable as the largest European PES, providing a benchmark for institutional capacity, digital services, and the structural integration with EU labor market programs (ESF) that ZZZCG may join post-accession.
• ManpowerGroup: Global private staffing and workforce solutions company operating in Montenegro and across the Western Balkans. Comparable as a private-sector employment services provider that competes for the same employer vacancy posting and candidate placement market, though without the statutory monopoly ZZZCG holds.

Others

• EURES (European Employment Services Network): EU-coordinated network of public employment services for cross-border job mobility. ZZZCG is already a member. Comparable as the network infrastructure that facilitates international labor mobility placements and provides benchmarking standards for member PES organizations.
• LinkedIn: Global professional networking and job platform with significant penetration in Montenegro's professional labor market. Comparable as a digital channel that both job seekers and employers increasingly use for direct recruitment, partially bypassing public employment service intermediation.
• WAPES (World Association of Public Employment Services): International association of public employment services where ZZZCG is a member. Comparable as the umbrella organization that provides benchmarking, best practice exchange, and international cooperation frameworks among PES organizations globally, supporting ZZZCG's institutional development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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