Salaries and benefits in the Public Service for levels 1 to 12

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Salaries and benefits in the Public Service for levels 1 to 12

Policy
DPSA Financial Manual
Revised salary structure
Models (active spreadsheets) to structure remuneration packages
Political Office-bearers
Educators
Sessional Assistance
SMS Remuneration Matters (including annual cost-of-living adjustments
MMS Remuneration Matters (salary levels 11 and 12
Remuneration Matters for salary levels 1 to 10
Incentive Policy Framework, linked to departmental performance management systems – pay progression and performance cash rewards (salary levels 1 to 12)
Annual Cost-of-living Adjustments
Special Advisors (including annual cost-of-living adjustments
Acting Allowances (SMS and salary levels 1 to 12)
Scarce Skills Allowances
Allowances for personnel serving Executing Authorities
Occupational Specific Dispensation
- Legal qualified personnel
- Professional Nurse, staff Nurse and nursing Assistant
- Medical Officers, Medical Specialists, Dentists, Dental Specialists, Pharmacologists, Pharmacists and Emergency Care Practitioners
Other remunerative allowances (i. e. Danger, Night shift allowances)
Foreign Service Dispensation
Occupation classification system
General matters not covered by the above

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Conditions of service
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Senior management service
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Policy


19 June 2009	Improvement of conditions of service: 2009/2010

DPSA Financial Manual

The Financial Manual Letter, Directive and Amendments are included in one file, just click on the year below to access the manual.

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2010	Amendment of the financial manual for purposes of the calculation and application of allowances and benefits (Financial manual)
2009	For purposes of the calculation and application of allowances and benefits w.e.f. 1 July 2009
2008	Remunerative allowances and benefits
2007	For purposes of the calculation and application of allowances and benefits w.e.f. 1 July 2007
2006	For purposes of the calculation and application of allowances and benefits w.e.f. 1 July 2006
2005	For purposes of the calculation and application of allowances and benefits w.e.f. 1 July 2005
2004	For purposes of the calculation and application of allowances and benefits w.e.f. 1 July 2004
2003	For purposes of the calculation and application of remunerative allowances and benefits contained in public service co-ordinating bargaining council resolutions 3 of 1999, 7 of 2000, 9 and 10 of 2001, 6 of 2002 and 3 of 2003, w.e.f. 1 July 2003 w.e.f. 1 July 2003
2002	For purposes of the calculation and application of remunerative allowances and benefits contained in public service co-ordinating bargaining council resolutions 3 of 1999, 7 of 2000, 9 and 10 of 2001 and 6 of 2002. Approved date of latest adjustments, 13 August 2002
2001	For purposes of the calculation and application of remunerative allowances and benefits contained in public service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council Resolutions 3 of 1999, 7 of 2000 and 9 of 2001. Approved date of latest adjustments, 16 November 2001
2000	For purposes of the calculation and application of remunerative allowances and benefits contained in resolutions 3 of 1999 and 7 of 2000. Approved date of latest adjustments, 14 February 2000
1999	For purposes of the calculation and application of remunerative allowances and benefits contained in Resolution 3 of 1999. Approved date of latest adjustments, 14 October 1999

Revised salary structure

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11 September 2009	Revised salary structure for levels 1 to 12 with effect from 1 April 2009 Circular

Models (active spreadsheets) to structure remuneration packages

8 March 2010

Total Package Structuring MODELLERS applicable for the 2011 Tax Year

19 February 2009

Models (active spreadsheets) to structure remuneration packages with effect from 1 March 2009 (2010 tax year)

Models for the following categories with effect from 1 March 2009 (2010 tax year):

Note: Please see circular dated 18 February 2008 under General Matters not mentioned above

Political Office-bearers

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9 December 2008	Political Office-bearers (POB) Structuring Model Model

Educators

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2 September 2008	OSD scales effective from 1 January 2008 – implementation of OSD
2 September 2008	OSD and non-OSD scales effective from 1 January 2008 – after 1 July 2008 cost-of-living adjustment Note: Schedule 1 applicable to Educators affected by the OSD Schedule 2 applicable to employees not affected by OSD, such as FET Lecturers, Therapists etc.)

Sessional Assistance

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21 December 2004	A policy directive on sessional assistance

SMS Remuneration Matters (including annual cost of living)


21 May 2010	SMS dispensation, as amended with effect from 1 March 2010 – revised caps for structuring an employer contribution towards a registered medical aid scheme Circular
1 February 2010	SMS Dispensation (containing amendments until 1 July 2009) Dispensation
28 January 2010	Improvement in conditions of service of members of the SMS: 1 January 2010 (Cost-of-living adjustment) Circular
23 March 2009	Deferred implementation of the Variable Pay System (VPS) linked to the performance management system for members of the SMS Circular
23 January 2009	Improvement in conditions of service of service of members of the SMS: 1 September 2008 and 1 January 2009 the dpsa Circular 1 of 2009 Annexure A – Translation of Principal and Chief Medical/Dental Specialists to the SMS remuneration structure with effect from 1 September 2008 Annexure B - SMS remuneration scales for Public Service Act, 1994 and Correctional Services Act, 1998 appointees with effect from 1 January 2009 (full-time and part-time members) Annexure C – Translation key (Full-time members) Annexure D – Translation key (6/8th capacity) Annexure E – Translation key (5/8th capacity) Annexure F – Translation key (3/8th capacity)
12 December 2008	Improvement in conditions of service of members of the Senior Management Services (SMS): 1 September 2008 Circular
25 September 2008	Improvement of Conditions of Service for Members of the Senior Management Service: 1 September 2008 Circular Annexure A Annexure B Annexure C Annexure D
4 March 2008	Amendments to taxation w.e.f. 1 March 2008: Impact on SMS and MMS members Circular SMS Model A (Spreadsheet) SMS dispensation with effect from 1 March 2008
14 December 2007	Improvement of Conditions of Service for Members of the Senior Management Service: 1 January 2008 Circular
19 March 2007	Amendments to taxation on employer contributions to registered medical aid schemes: 1 March 2007: SMS and MMS members Circular SMS Model (2007) (Spreadsheet) (Revised)
8 January 2007	Improvement in conditions of service of members of the Senior Management Service: 1 January 2007
24 March 2006	Amendments to taxation on employer contributions to medical aid schemes and the motor vehicle allowances, effective from 1 March 2006 Circular SMS Model: EXCELL Spreadsheet including 2007 tax structure
7 February 2006	Adjustment of the Inclusive Flexible Remuneration Packages of Members of the SMS: w.e.f. 1 January 2006 Circular Annexure A : Remuneration scale and bands/grades, effect from 1 January 2005, for the SMS: Members employed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 and the Correctional Services Act, 1998 Annexure B : Translation of members employed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 and the Correctional Services Act, 1998 to the remuneration scale contained in Annexure A Annexure C : Dispensation for the Senior Management Service (SMS), as determined by the Minister for the Public Service And Administration: inclusive flexible remuneration package system implemented on 1 January 2001
19 April 2005	Implications of the new tax provisions on the motor vehicle allowance (2005/06 tax year) and the revised employer's contribution to the GEPF, effective from 1 April 2005: Members of the SMS Circular SMS Model: EXCELL Spreadsheet including 2005/06 tax structure
5 January 2005	Adjustment of the Inclusive Flexible Remuneration Packages of Members of the SMS: w.e.f. 1 January 2005 Circular Annexure A : Remuneration Scale and Bands/Grades, w.e.f. 1 January 2005, for the SMS: Members employed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994, the Defence Act, 2002, and the Correctional Services Act, 1998 Annexure B : Translation Key w.e.f. 1 January 2005: Translation of Members employed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994, the Defence Act, 2002, and the Correctional Services Act, 1998 to the Remuneration Scale contained in Annexure A Annexure C : Dispensation for the SMS, as determined by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration: Inclusive Flexible Remuneration Package System Implemented on 1 January 2001
19 December 2003	Adjustment of the inclusive flexible remuneration packages of members of the SMS as at 1 January 2004
30 October 2003	Structuring/Restructuring of the Inclusive Flexible Remuneration Packages of the SMS with Retrospective Effect
5 September 2002	Remuneration of members of the SMS who are/were absorbed in lower graded posts Circular Annexure A
22 June 2000	Accommodation of the salary position of former directors and higher who were absorbed in jobs of deputy director or lower

MMS Remuneration Matters (salary levels 11 to 12)

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21 May 2010	MMS dispensation, as amended with effect from 1 March 2010 – revised caps for structuring an employer contribution towards a registered medical aid scheme Circular
4 March 2008	Amendments to taxation w.e.f. 1 March 2008: Impact on SMS and MMS members Circular MMS Model A MMS Model B MMS dispensation with effect from 1 March 2008
19 March 2007	Amendments to taxation on employer contributions to registered medical aid schemes: 1 March 2007: SMS and MMS members Circular MMS Model A (2007) (Spreadsheet) MMS Model B (2007) (Spreadsheet)
31 October 2006	Implementation of PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2006 (Medical assistance for Public Service employees) for MMS members on Salary levels 11 and 12
12 April 2006	Implementation of an inclusive flexible remuneration package system for employees on salary levels 11 and 12
24 March 2006	Amendments to taxation on employer contributions to medical aid schemes and the motor vehicle allowances, effective from 1 March 2006 Circular MMS Model A: EXCELL Spreadsheet including 2007 tax structure MMS Model B: EXCELL Spreadsheet including 2007 tax structure
8 March 2005	Implementation of an inclusive flexible remuneration package system for employees on salary levels 11 and 12 w.e.f. 1 July 2005 Annexure A: Inclusive flexible remuneration package system (dispensation) for members of the middle management service(MMS) on levels 11 and 12: members employed in terms of the following acts: Public service act, 1994 Correctional service act, 1998 effective from 1 July 2005 Communique: Implementation of new inclusive flexible remuneration package system for employees in the middle management service(MMS) (salary levels 11 and 12), w.e.f. 1 July 2005 MMS Model A EXCELL Spreadsheet - applicable to members employed in terms of the following acts: Public Service Act, 1994 Employment of Educators Act, 1998 MMS Model B EXCELL Spreadsheet - applicable to members employed in terms of the following acts: Correctional Services Act, 1998 SA Police Act, 1996 Defence Act, 2002 Presentation on the new MMS package dispensation

Remuneration Matters for salary levels 1 to 10

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Incentive Policy Framework, linked to departmental performance management systems – pay progression and performance cash rewards (salary levels 1 to 12)

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29 January 2010	Changes to the maximum cap for purposes of awarding of pay progression
2 April 2003	Implementation of an incentive policy framework linked to departmental performance management systems for employees on salary levels 1 to 12 in the public service
27 January 2003	Implementation of an incentive policy framework linked to departmental performance management systems for employees on salary levels 1 to 12 in the public service

Annual Cost-of-living Adjustments

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6 October 2009	Annual cost-of-living adjustment for employees on salary levels 1 to 12 in terms of PSCBC resolution 5 of 2009 w.e.f. 1 July 2009 Circular
29 September 2009	Annual Cost of Living for employees on salary levels 1 to 12 in terms of PSCBC Resolution 5 of 2009: 1 July 2009 Circular Annexure A: Public Service Act appointees – non- Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) Annexure B: OSD Nurses Annexure C: OSD Legally Qualified employees Annexure D: OSD Correctional Officials: Centre based Annexure E: OSD Correctional Officials: Non-Centre based Annexure F: OSD Social Service Occupations Annexure G: OSD Engineers and related Annexure H: OSD Medical Officers, Dentists, Medical Specialists, Dental Specialists, Clinical Pharmacologists, Stomatologists, Pharmacists, Pharmacist Assistants and Emergency Services personnel Annexure I: Interim Salary Scales for Public Service Act appointees covered by OSD Annexure J: Translation keys for Public Service Act appointees covered by OSD
12 June 2008	Annual cost-of-living adjustment for employees on salary levels 1 to 12: 1 July 2008 Circular Annexures A-T Annexure U
2 June 2008	Interpretation of clauses 5.3 and 5.4 of PSCBC 1 of 2007 Circular
7 April 2008	Interpretation of clauses 5.3 and 5.4 of PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2007 Circular
25 October 2007	Improvement of conditions of service: 2007/08 and 2008/09 financial years DPSA circular 2 of 2007
23 July 2007	Improvement of conditions of service: 2007/08 and 2008/09 financial years DPSA circular 1 of 2007 Annexure A: PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2007 - Agreement on improvement in salaries and other conditions of service for the financial years 2007/2008 to 2010/2011 Annexure B-K: Salary levels with effect from 1 July for Full/Part time employees: Public Service Act appointees
28 June 2006	Annual cost-of-living adjustment for employees on salary levels 1 - 12 w.e.f. 1 July 2006 Click here for Annexures A-H (spreadsheet) Annexure A : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for full-time employees: Public service act appointees Annexure B : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for part-time(5/8th) employees: public service act appointees Annexure C : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for part-time(6/8th) employees: public service act appointees Annexure D : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for full-time employees: Correctional services act appointees Annexure E : Translation key for full-time employees: Public service act appointees Annexure F : Translation key for part-time(5/8th) employees: Public service act appointees Annexure G : Translation key for part-time(6/8th) employees: Public service act appointees Annexure H : Translation key for full-time employees: Correctional services act appointees Annexure I: Declaration in respect of personnel, who are currently on personal salary scales/fixed personal salary notches on the salary key scale which applied on 30 June 1996 or who were awarded a (personal) salary scale or notch since 1 July 1996 that is not reflected on the salary grading system key scale, for translation tot he salary grading system.
25 May 2006	Annual cost-of-living adjustment for employees on salary levels 1 - 12 w.e.f. 1 July 2006 Note : Please view post above, 28 June 2006, for the updated Circular and Annexures Annexures A-H Annexure A : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for full-time employees: Public service act appointees Annexure B : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for part-time(5/8th) employees: public service act appointees Annexure C : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for part-time(6/8th) employees: public service act appointees Annexure D : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for full-time employees: Correctional services act appointees Annexure E : Translation key for full-time employees: Public service act appointees Annexure F : Translation key for part-time(5/8th) employees: Public service act appointees Annexure G : Translation key for part-time(6/8th) employees: Public service act appointees Annexure H : Translation key for full-time employees: Correctional services act appointees Annexure I: Declaration in respect of personnel, who are currently on personal salary scales/fixed personal salary notches on the salary key scale which applied on 30 June 1996 or who were awarded a (personal) salary scale or notch since 1 July 1996 that is not reflected on the salary grading system key scale, for translation tot he salary grading system.
17 June 2005	Improvement in conditions of service: Annual cost-of-living adjustment for employees on salary level 1 to 12 w.e.f. 1 July 2005 Circular Click here for Annexures A-H (spreadsheet) Annexure A : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for full-time employees: Public service act appointees Annexure B : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for part-time(5/8th) employees: public service act appointees Annexure C : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for part-time(6/8th) employees: public service act appointees Annexure D : Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2005 for full-time employees: Correctional services act appointees Annexure E : Translation key for full-time employees: Public service act appointees Annexure F : Translation key for part-time(5/8th) employees: Public service act appointees Annexure G : Translation key for part-time(6/8th) employees: Public service act appointees Annexure H : Translation key for full-time employees: Correctional services act appointees Annexure I: Declaration in respect of personnel, who are currently on personal salary scales/fixed personal salary notches on the salary key scale which applied on 30 June 1996 or who were awarded a (personal) salary scale or notch since 1 July 1996 that is not reflected on the salary grading system key scale, for translation tot he salary grading system.
2 November 2004	Improvement in conditions of service: 1 July 2004 Annexure A: PSCBC Resolution 2 of 2004 Annexure B: Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2004 for full time employees: Public service and Correctional services Annexure C: Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2004 for part time (5/8th) employees: Public service and Correctional services Annexure D: Salary levels w.e.f. 1 July 2004 for part time (6/8th) employees: Public service and Correctional services Annexure E: Translation key w.e.f. 1 July 2004 for full time employees: Public service and Correctional services Annexure F: Translation key w.e.f. 1 July 2004 for part time (5/8th) employees: Public service and Correctional services Annexure G: Translation key w.e.f. 1 July 2004 for part time (6/8th) employees: Public service and Correctional services Annexure H: Declaration in respect of personnel, who are currently on personal salary/fixed personal salary notches on the salary key scale which applied on 30 June 1996 or who were awarded a (personal) salary scale or notch since 1 July 1996 that is not reflected on the salary grading system key scale, for translation to the salary grading system Annexure I: Framework for the determination and compensation for scarce skills in the Public service (scarce skills framework) Annexure J: Interim determination on housing Also see PSCBC Resolution 2 of 2004
26 June 2003	Special measure: Implementation of the pay progression system for employees on salary level 1-12 Questionnaire on interim performance assessment Questionnaire

Special Advisers (including annual cost of living)

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19 April 2010	Revised inclusive flexible remuneration packages for special advisers with effect from 1 January 2010 as well as revised medical contribution with effect from 1 March 2010 Dispensation for Special Advisers with effect from 1 January 2010 Inclusive Flexible Remuneration Packages for Special Advisers (Annexure A) with effect from 1 January 2010 Translation of Special Advisers to revised packages with effect from 1 January 2010 (Annexure B) Standard Contract with effect from 1 January 2010
13 February 2009	Improvement in conditions of service of special advisors appointed in terms of section 12A of the Public Service Act, 1994: 1 September 2008 and 1 January 2009 Circular Annexure A Annexure B Annexure C
4 March 2008	Special Adviser Model for 2008 Special adviser Model Dispensation for Special Advisers w.e.f. 1 March 2008
11 January 2008	Adjustment of the compensation levels (Inclusive Flexible Remuneration Packages and Hourly Tariffs) of Special Advisers appointed in terms of Section 12A of the Public Service Act, 1994: 1 January 2008
19 March 2007	Special Adviser Model for 2007 Model for 2007 (Spreadsheet)
25 January 2007	Special Advisor model 2006/2007 tax year Guide to the Special Advisor model: Person appointed on a full-time basis in terms of section 12A of the Public Service Act, 1994 Annexure A: Revised inclusive flexible remuneration packages for full-time special advisors appointed in terms of section 12A of the Public Service Act, 1994: 1 January 2007 Annexure B: Translation key: full-time special advisers appointed in terms of section 12a of the Public Service Act, 1994: 1 January 2007 Annexure C: Dispensation for the appointment and remuneration of persons (special advisers) appointed to executing authorities on ground of policy considerations in terms of section 12a of the Public Service Act, 1994: 1 January 2007 Annexure X: Agreement entered into by and between
27 September 2006	Special Advisor model 2006 Guide to the Special Advisor model: Person appointed on a full-time basis in terms of section 12A of the Public Service Act, 1994 Annexure B: Translation key: full-time special advisers appointed in terms of section 12a of the Public Service Act, 1994: 1 January 2006 Annexure C: Dispensation for the appointment and remuneration of persons (special advisers) appointed to executing authorities on ground of policy considerations in terms of section 12a of the Public Service Act, 1994: 1 January 2006 Annexure X: Agreement entered into by and between

Acting Allowances (SMS and salary levels 1 to 12)

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30 April 2003	Acting allowance for the senior management service Annexure A
24 January 2003	Implementation of an acting allowance for salary levels 1 to12 in the public service Annexure

Scarce Skills Allowances

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20 October 2005	Implementation of the scarce skills framework

Allowances for personnel serving Executing Authorities

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2000	Directive on collective agreement 19 : Allowances for personnel serving executing authorities

Other remunerative allowances (i.e. Danger, Night shift allowances)

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30 March 2007	Interpretation of PSCBC resolution 3 of 1999: Payment of 30% of salary in lieu benefits

Foreign Service Dispensation

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15 April 2010	Adjustment of the allowances provided for in determination on the foreign service dispensation (FSD): With effect from 1 April 2010 Circular Determination Annexure A Annexure B Annexure C Annexure D Annexure E
3 June 2009	Foreign service dispensation (FSD): Adjustment 1 April 2009 Circular Determination Annexure A-E
20 April 2006	Foreign service dispensation (FSD) determination: Adjustment w.e.f. 1 April 2006 Circular Annexure A to the FSD Determination : Summary of calculations of COLA and other FSD elements
2 November 2005	Foreign service dispensation (FSD) determination Circular - Problems with implementation of the Foreign Service Dispensation (FSD) at missions. Determination - w.e.f. 1 December 2003 Annexure A - w.e.f. 1 December 2003 Annexure A - w.e.f. 1 April 2005
2 April 2005	Collective agreement resolution 8 of 2003 on Foreign service dispensation (FSD): adjustment with effect from 1 April 2005 Annexure A : Foreign service dispensation (FSD) determination w.e.f. 1 April 2005
20 December 2005	Collective agreement resolution 8 of 2003 on foreign service dispensation (FSD) and implementation of adjusted determination
2 November 2005	Collective agreement resolution 8 of 2003 on foreign service dispensation (FSD) and implementation of adjusted determination
1 April 2003	Foreign service dispensation (FSD) determination Annexure A : Foreign service dispensation (FSD) determination w.e.f. 1 December 2003 Note : Please view 2 November 2005 above for the updated FSD and annexures Determination-FSD final April 2003 for 1 Dec 2003

Occupation classification system

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27 October 2003	Amendments to Annexure A of the document: Introduction to CORE's and the Occupational Classification System

Occupational Specific Dispensation

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21 May 2010	Package dispensation for categories covered by OSDs, as amended with effect from 1 March 2010 – revised caps for structuring an employer contribution towards a registered medical aid scheme Circular
14 May 2010	Annual and biennial (Two-yearly pay progression): OSD for medical officers, dentists, medical/dental specialists, pharmacists, pharmacist's assistants and emergency services personnel Circular
19 April 2010	Full-time and part-time scales with effect from 1 April 2010: osd for medical officers, dentists, medical/dental specialists, pharmacists, pharmacist's assistants and emergency services personnel Post and Job title codes
23 March 2010	Revised rates payable to sessional appointees with effect from 1 april 2010: OSD for medical officers, dentists, medical/dental specialists, pharmacists, pharmacist's assistants and emergency services personnel Circular
1 February 2010	Package Dispensations for employees covered by OSDs Package Dispensations
20 November 2009	Addendum 3 to post-1 July cost-of-living adjustment translation keys: Implementation of OSD Medical Officers, Medical Specialists, Dentists, Dental Specialists, Pharmacologists, Pharmacists and Emergency Care Practitioners: PHSDSBC Resolution 3 of 2009: Translation of Pharmacist Assistants (Basic) and (Learner Post-Basic) on salary level 6 Addendum
13 November 2009	Erratum on Part F (pages 21 to 32) to Annexure B1 (post-1 July COLA translation keys) that deals with the translation of Dentists to the OSD: Implementation of OSD for Medical Officers etc: PHSDSBC Resolution 3 of 2009 {SEE AMEMDED AREAS IN GREY} Erratum
13 November 2009	Addendum 2 to post-1 July cost-of-living adjustment translation keys: Implementation of OSD Medical Officers, Medical Specialists, Dentists, Dental Specialists, Pharmacologists, Pharmacists and Emergency Care Practitioners: PHSDSBC Resolution 3 of 2009: Translation of Registrars on salary level 12 Addendum
11 November 2009	Addendum 1 to post-1 July cost-of-living adjustment translation keys: Implementation of OSD Medical Officers, Medical Specialists, Dentists, Dental Specialists, Pharmacologists, Pharmacists and Emergency Care Practitioners: PHSDSBC Resolution 3 of 2009 Addendum
11 November 2009	Addendum to dpsa Circular 4 of 2009: Hourly rates for sessional appointees: Implementation of OSD Medical Officers, Medical Specialists, Dentists, Dental Specialists, Pharmacologists, Pharmacists and Emergency Care Practitioners: PHSDSBC Resolution 3 of 2009 Addendum
9 November 2009	Post and job title codes: OSD for Medical Officers, Dentists, Medical and Dental Specialists, Pharmacists and Emergency Service Practitioners: PHSDSBC Resolution 3 of 2009 Post and job title codes
2 November 2009	PHSDSBC Resolution 3 of 2009 and Annexes – OSD for Medical Doctors, Dentists, Medical/Dental Specialists, Pharmacists and EMS Practitioners Resolution Annexure A Annexure B part 1 Annexure B part 2 Annexure C
19 October 2009	Revised translation keys (post cost-of-living adjustment) with effect from 1 July 2009: Translation to OSD for Medical Doctors, Dentists, Medical/Dental Specialists, Pharmacists and EMS Practitioners Annexure B1 - Year 1 salary structure Annexure B2 - Pharmacist assistants and pharmacists Annexure B3 - EMS personnel Annexure C - Year 2 salary structure
19 October 2009	Implementation of the occupational specific dispensation (OSD) for Medical Officers, Medical Specialists, Dentists, Dental Specialists, Pharmacologists, Pharmacists and Emergency Care Practitioners: Dpsa Circular 4 of 2009 Annexure A – Dispensation (Updated: 1 February 2010) Annexure B – Communiqué Annexure C – revised translation key for certain EMS posts Annexure D – translation keys to accommodate Stomatologists OSD structuring Model
1 October 2009	Implementation of the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD's) for engineers and related professions and occupations Circular Annexure A: Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) - Engineers and related professionals Annexure B: Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) - Scientists and related professionals Annexure C: Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) - Artisans Annexure D: Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) - Environmental and Biodiversity officers Annexure E Artisans (Production) (Updated: 28 May 2010) Engineers (Production) (Updated: 28 May 2010) Environmental Officers (Control - Supervisory) (Updated: 28 May 2010) Surveyors and others (Production & Supervisory) (Updated: 28 May 2010) Technologists (Control - Supervisory) (Updated: 28 May 2010)
3 August 2009	Implementation of the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) for Social Service professions and occupations Circular Resolution 1 of 2009 of the Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council OSD - Social worker OSD - Community development worker OSD - Child and youth care workers Cost of living adjustment Note: Please see the Job Evaluation page for the relevant job descriptions
2 February 2009	Workshops on the implementation of the occupation specific dispensation (OSD) for legally qualified personnel Circular
21 October 2008	Interpretation of GPSSBC Resolution 1 of 2008 and PSCBC Resolution 3 of 2008 read together with the occupation specific dispensation for legally qualified personnel Circular
29 April 2008	Implementation of Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD's) for Legally qualified personnel Circular Determination Annexure A Annexure B Annexure C
24 October 2007	Implementation of Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD's) for the occupations Professional Nurse, staff Nurse and nursing Assistant in the public service Circular
5 October 2007	Implementation of Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD's) for the occupations Professional Nurse, staff Nurse and nursing Assistant in the public service Circular
28 September 2007	Implementation of Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD's) for the occupations Professional Nurse, staff Nurse and nursing Assistant in the public service Circular - Updated Annexure A - OSD Professional Nurse Annexure B - OSD Staff Nurse Annexure C - OSD Nursing Assistant Annexure D - Translation Table Professional Nurse (Phase C implementation) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Annexure E - Translation Table Staff Nurse (Phase C implementation) Annexure F - Translation Table Nursing Assistant (Phase C implementation) Annexure G - Recalculation Table: Professional Nurse, Staff Nurse and Nursing Assistant (Phase D implementation) Annexure H - Deactivating of CORE codes Job descriptions and Salary scales per OSD Professional Nurse Job descriptions Salary scales Staff Nurse Job descriptions Salary scales Nursing Assistant Job descriptions Salary scales

General matters not covered by the above

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18 February 2009	Amendments to taxation with effect from 1 March 2009: Impact on SMS and MMS members
25 June 2004	Transfer framework to facilitate transfers (mobility) of personnel between the spheres of Government Framework