Economic Development Annual Report

Annual Report 2023/2024 Mpumalanga: Department of Economic Development and Tourism - Vote 6

HIV/AIDS & 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 & related diseases (if any)

Key steps taken to reduce the risk

Commercial Cleaners

Provision of PPE’s e.g gloves, mouth covers and OHS training on workplace hygiene.

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

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. 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. 3. Has the department introduced an Employee Assistance or Health Promotion Programme for your employees? If so, indicate the key elements/services of this Programme. 4. Has the department established (a) committee(s) as contemplated in Part VI E.5 (e) of Chapter 1 of the Public Service Regulations, 2001? If so, please provide the names of the members of the committee and the stakeholder(s) that they represent.

Yes

Ms IN Phiri: Acting Chief Director Corporate Services

Yes

The Department has established the Transversal Services sub-directorate that is responsible for both EHWP and Special Programmes. The sub-directorate consist of three (03) officials and the budget allocated is three million, and one hundred and two thousand rand (R3 459 000) for compensation and goods & services. The Department has implemented the integrated Employee Health and Wellness Programmes as per the National Employee Health & Wellness Strategic Framework. The elements were health promotion, physical wellness, and promotion of health & safety and well as counselling and support for individual employees and their families. Occupational Health & Safety committee Ms BG Molahlegi, Ms S Malaza, Ms L Phoku, Ms M Mabilu, Ms Y Thabethe, Ms A Tshifularo, Mr MD Mashaba, Mr S Mahlangu, Mr C Ngobe, Mr L Mapheto, Mr M Mthethwa, Ms SJ Phahlamohlaka, Mr N Mkhatshwa, Ms Z Mabuza, Ms IN Phiri, Mr S Mhlaba, Mr N Mphaphuli, Ms Y Molapo, Mr G Manzini, Dr M Ramodibe and Mr V Makamu. Employment Equity Committee: Mr SJ Nkambule, Ms SJ Phahlamohlaka, Ms H Mokotedi, Ms C Mndawe, Mr LE Monate, Mr MS Mahlangu, , Ms N Mphathele, Ms F Hlathi, Ms IN Phiri, Ms A Johnson and Mr VS Hlatshwayo, Ms BG Molahlegi

Yes

Yes

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