Question NW3016 to the Minister of Science and Technology
20 October 2017 - NW3016
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
(1)What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in her department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) What is (a) total estimate amount that will paid out in bonuses to the employees in her department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?”
Reply:
1. Question 1 answers on bonuses paid out to employees in 2016/17:
(a) The total amount to be paid in bonuses to employees is not available. The projections have not been submitted as yet for the Minister’s approval.
(b) Detailed breakdown of the bonus will be made available as soon as the Minister has approved the payment of bonuses to employees.
2. Question 2 answers on bonuses to be paid out to employees in 2017/18:
(a) The total estimate amount that will be paid out in bonuses for 2017/18 financial year will be 1.5% of the compensation budget.
(b) Detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level will be known after 2017/18 annual assessments are finalised.