Question NW3067 to the Minister of Social Development
23 October 2023 - NW3067
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)With reference to her reply to question 1231 on 20 April 2023, what (a) is the remuneration of each doctor contracted for each assessment for (i) temporary and (ii) permanent disability assessments and (b) number of clients is an assessment doctor contracted to assess in a (i) day, (ii) week and (iii) month; (2) whether all assessment doctors throughout the Republic are remunerated at the same Rand value; if not, what are the various categories of remuneration in each province; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what are the qualifications, skills and years of experience required to be an assessment doctor?
Reply:
1. (a) (i)(ii) The current rate is R169,68 per each assessment, which is the same for disability-related grants.
It is important for the Honourable Member to note that the achievement of the targets is dependent on availability of the assessor and space at the health facility where assessments are to be conducted.
(b) The targeted number of assessments per day is 40
(ii) 200
(iii) 800
2. The assessment current rate of R169, 68 is uniform across the country.
3. MBCHB qualification from a recognised institution, registration with HPCSA plus 2 years post registration as a medical officer. Privately contracted doctors and doctors in the employ of the state are also allowed to undertake social assistance work in the internship programme.