Question NW3594 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
17 November 2023 - NW3594
Engelbrecht, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)With reference to at least three senior managers in his Department of Correctional Services (Chief Financial Officer & Directors) related to the COVID-19 pandemic procurements, what is the current status of the disciplinary processes against each of the implicated officials; (2) Whether the implicated officials are still receiving their full remuneration packages; if not, what is the position in each case, if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The disciplinary hearing against the three DCS Senior Managers, who were charged in the same hearing, have been finalised and awaiting the findings by the chairperson (Senior Counsel) appointed by the state attorney. The chairperson in a procedural notice indicated that the findings would be provided by latest mid-November 2023.
2. It should be noted that the officials who are of the Senior Management Service (SMS) category in the Public Service are suspended in terms of chapter 07 of the SMS handbook with full pay.
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