Question NW2476 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
09 September 2022 - NW2476
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)(a) What (i) total number of employees of her department are currently working from home, (ii) number of such employees have special permission to work from home and (iii) are the reasons for granting such special permission and (b) on what date will such workers return to their respective offices; (2) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
1)
(a) I have been informed that the Department has recalled all employees to function at 100% capacity to the office
(i) there are no employees currently working from home
(ii) no special permission was granted after the Departmental Circular 215 of 2022 based on DPSA Circular of 38 of 2022 Repeal of Regulations relating to the surveillance and control of Notifiable Medical Conditions
(iii) and (b) Fall away.
2) N/A