DID ANNUAL REPORT 2023_24

Annual Report 2023-2024

3.12 Labour Relations

Table 3.12.1 Collective agreements for the period 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 (LR) Subject matter

Date

Total number of Collective agreements

3

The following table summarises the outcome of disciplinary hearings conducted within the department for the year under review. Table 3.12.2 Misconduct and disciplinary hearings finalised for the period 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024(LR) Outcomes of disciplinary hearings Number % of total Corrective counselling 3 3% Verbal warning 23 26% Written warning 19 22% Final written warning 10 12% Suspended without pay 2 2% Dismissal/terminations 12 14% Not guilty - Case withdrawn 5 6% Case Closed 13 15% Total 87 100% Table 3.12.3 Types of misconduct addressed at disciplinary hearings for the period 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024(LR) Type of misconduct Number % of total Failure to comply with Act/Procedure 12 13% Dereliction of Duties 2 2% Absenteeism/Abscondment 40 43% Failure to carry lawful instructions 7 `8% Misrepresentation 1 1% Improper behaviour 7 8% Theft 2 2% Negligence 1 1% Assault 2 2% Failure to attend meeting 12 13% Doing business with state 2 2% Working under influence of alcohol 3 4% Harassment 1 1% Total 92 100% • The outcomes above are inclusive of cases concluded progressively. Total number of Disciplinary hearings finalised Total Number of Dismissal by operational of law 6 8

• 5 officials had 2 allegations of misconduct.

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DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT