Question NW1670 to the Minister of Social Development
03 September 2020 - NW1670
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Social Development
What (a) is the commencement date of employment of the 1 809 social workers in each province and (b) are the terms of their contract?
Reply:
(a)
|
Province |
Date of employment |
|
Northern Cape |
1 June 2020 |
|
Eastern Cape |
1 June 2020 |
|
Western Cape |
Province chose to use existing employees-not participate in project. |
|
Limpopo |
1 June 2020 |
|
Free State |
1 June 2020 |
|
Mpumalanga |
1 July 2020 |
|
North West |
1 June and 1 July 2020 |
|
Gauteng |
1 July and 16 July 2020 |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
1 June and 1 July 2020 |
(b) Social Workers have been employed for a period of three (3) months with a monthly remuneration of R6,000.00. It is important for the honourable Member to note that the Provincial Department of Social Development in the Western Cape refused to participate in this programme.