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Policy
DPSA Financial Manual
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
- Professional Nurse, staff Nurse and nursing Assistant
Other remunerative allowances (i.e. Danger, Night shif 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

DPSA Financial Manual

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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

Sessional Assistance

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21 December 2004	A policy directive on sessional assistance

SMS Remuneration Matters (including annual cost of living)


4 March 2008	Ammendmends to taxation w.e.f 1 March 2008: Impact on SMS and MMS members Circular MMS Model A SMS dispensation with effect from 1 March 2008
14 Decemeber 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 Fllexible 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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4 March 2008	Ammendmends 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 membersemployed 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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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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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 Junie 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 Questionaire

Special Advisers (including annual cost of living)

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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 skils 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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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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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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25 June 2004	Transfer framework to facilitate transfers (mobility) of personnel between the spheres of Government Framework