117859 GDE APP 201920 6th proof 26 July

1.4 Human Resource Development

The Department will improve its HR functions by accelerating its recruitment and appointment processes. To ensure transparency and accountability, neutral and unbiased panels will be constituted to conduct middle management interviews and appointments. Human resource management functions will be streamlined to improve the quality of personnel information; data will be cleaned, processed and monitored. The turnaround time for the payment of salaries will be reduced and there will be prompt processing of leave applications. Gender Equity and Disability policies will be implemented and employees with disabilities will be encouraged to disclose their disabilities. Grievance, dispute management and labour dispute procedures will be implemented and managed by dedicated labour teams for speedy resolution cases.

1.5 Education Management Information Systems

Ensure the production of education information through the collection of data and information; facilitate the operational planning process, timeous completion and submission of the Annual Performance Plan in line with the National Education Information Policy and other mandates.

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