Question NW2662 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
22 October 2018 - NW2662
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether Alexkor has put in place any polygraph policies to vet (a) security, (b) treatment plant, (c) sales, (d) marketing and/or (e) any other staff members; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
Based on information provided by Alexkor SOC Limited:
VETTING OF STAFF FOR: |
POLYGRAPH POLICY IN PLACE: |
POSITION: |
DETAILS: |
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(a) |
SECURITY |
Yes, as per the Employment Agreement Clause. |
Pre-employment vetting; there after every 12 months. |
Within the Security contract between PSJV and the contractors, there is a clause on polygraph testing. |
(b) |
TREATMENT PLANT |
No, Security Check only |
Normal security check routine |
N/A |
(c) |
SALES |
No, Security Check only |
Normal security check routine |
N/A |
(d) |
MARKETING |
No, Security Check only |
Normal security check routine |
N/A |
(e) |
OTHER STAFF MEMBERS |
No. |
N/A |
Alexkor and Alexkor RMC PSJV applicants are vetted before any appointments made. These include Police Clearance and Credit Checks |
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