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The following table summarises payments made to employees as a result of leave that was not taken. Table 3.10.5 Leave payouts for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

Average per employee (R’000)

Reason

Total amount (R’000)

Number of employees

Leave payout for 2019/20 due to non-utilisation of leave for the previous cycle

205

4

51

Capped leave payouts on termination of service for 2020/21 Current leave payout on termination of service for 2020/21

5 148 2 379 7 732

39 49 92

132

49 84

Total

3.11 HIV/AIDS AND HEALTH-PROMOTION PROGRAMMES

Table 3.11.1 Steps taken to reduce the risk of occupational exposure Units/categories of employees identified to be at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS-related diseases (if any) There are no specific categories/units of employees at high risk of contracting HIV & AIDS-related diseases Vulnerable officials transferred/posted to countries with higher HIV prevalence may be at a higher risk of contracting HIV Table 3.11.2 Details of health promotion and HIV/AIDS programmes (tick the applicable boxes and provide the required information) Question Yes No Details, if yes

Key steps taken to reduce the risk

Yes Yes

1. Has the department designated a member of the SMS to implement the provisions contained in Part VI E of Chapter 1 of the Public Service Regulations, 2001? If so, provide her/his name and position.

Given Mashigo Director: Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) The directorate comprises of: six employees • Director

x

• two clinical psychologists (Deputy Directors) • two EHW practitioners (Assistant Directors) • one administration clerk • two contracted professional nurses with additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Travel Medicine (Department of Health) Total budget: R5 470 419 Compensation of employees: R4 687 619 Goods and Services: R782 800

2. Does the department have a dedicated unit or has it designated specific staff members to promote the health and well-being of your employees? If so, indicate the number of employees who are involved in this task and the annual budget that is available for this purpose. x

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