Question NW202 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology
23 July 2019 - NW202
Ngcobo, Mr SL to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology
What is the total (a) number of government employees in his department who are being paid whilst on undue and/or extended periods of sick leave and (b) cost to government in each case?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING: -
a) Sixteen government employees within the Department of Higher Education and Training are being paid whilst on undue and/or extended periods of sick leave. This figure includes employees in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Community Education and Training (CET) colleges.
Long Term Incapacity Leave: 16 officials (Higher Education and Training)
b) Cost to government:
|
Employee |
Cost to Government |
|
1 |
R 132 525.76 |
|
2 |
R 79 070.60 |
|
3 |
R 22 049.75 |
|
4 |
R 85 937.70 |
|
5 |
R 71 081.47 |
|
6 |
R 112 606.75 |
|
7 |
R 117 174.41 |
|
8 |
R 229 265.87 |
|
9 |
R 73 229.59 |
|
10 |
R 56 003.42 |
|
11 |
R 104 282.28 |
|
12 |
R 29 462.81 |
|
13 |
R 29 301.73 |
|
14 |
R 36 481.23 |
|
15 |
R 114 565.43 |
|
16 |
R 52 393.91 |
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY/ INNOVATION: -
a) Number – 1
b) Cost - R 12 368, 23.