Question NW258 to the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
13 March 2017 - NW258
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What is the total number of (a) casual and (b) contract workers who have been employed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
(1) (a) During the period 1 January to date no casuals were appointed within SAPO. All casuals were converted to permanent part- time or full time employees by September 2016.
(b) Two fixed contractors were appointed since 1 January 2017. One fixed term contractor was appointed with effect from 3 January 2017 for a fixed term of 9 months within the Travel Office and another fixed term contractor was appointed with effect from 1 February 2017 for a period of 18 months to assist with the National Address roll out project.