{"id":3952,"date":"2024-02-01T13:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T11:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/\/?p=3952"},"modified":"2024-02-01T13:38:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T11:38:00","slug":"new-public-service-occupational-classification-system-ocs-will-not-impact-salaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2024\/02\/01\/new-public-service-occupational-classification-system-ocs-will-not-impact-salaries\/","title":{"rendered":"New Public Service Occupational Classification System (OCS) will not impact salaries."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Salaries of public servants and employees working in government will not be impacted by the revision of the Occupational Classification System (OCS).<\/p>\n<p>These were the views of DPSA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s HRPEPM Chief Director, Dr Anusha Naidoo at the workshop to introduce the new Public Service Occupational Classification System (OCS): Occupational Dictionary 2024 that was held virtually on Wednesday 31 January 2024.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the DPSA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s HRP acting Director Ms Morongoa Morena outlined the rationale for the revision of the OCS. She said although the OCS is linked to the Code of Remuneration (CORE), the focus was on the revision of the OCS only and, that the remuneration aspect of the Code of Remuneration (CORE) remains unchanged meaning that salaries will not be impacted.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The OCS is designed to be compatible with the OFO since aligning it with the OFO allows for national and international comparison. Initial consultations on the migration to the OFO were conducted with relevant stakeholders (the DHET and PSETA being some of the key stakeholders) and it was found that although most of the PS occupations could be mapped to the OFO, not all occupations could be mapped to the OFO; customization was necessary\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist the PS to improve management information available for planning and decision making.<\/li>\n<li>key tool for identifying, reporting and monitoring skills demand and supply in the PS.<\/li>\n<li>Provides the basis for job profiling.<\/li>\n<li>Provides for occupational progression options (career pathing).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Occupational Dictionary 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following an extensive consultation with all government departments, the Minister for the Public Service and Administration (MPSA) approved the OCS (Occupational Dictionary) in December last year. Departments are required to link all posts to an occupation listed in the OCS.<\/p>\n<p>Occupations in the dictionary are categorised in terms of skill (level and specialisation), into 9 major categories and <u>+<\/u> 600 occupations (including OSD occupations).<\/p>\n<p>The occupational categories are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elementary<\/li>\n<li>Clerical support<\/li>\n<li>Managers<\/li>\n<li>Professionals<\/li>\n<li>Plant, machine operators and assemblers.<\/li>\n<li>Protective, rescue, social, health &amp; supplementary personnel<\/li>\n<li>Technicians &amp; associate technical occupations<\/li>\n<li>Security &amp; custodian personnel<\/li>\n<li>Skilled Agric, Forestry, Fishery, Craft &amp; Related Trades workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regarding programmatic translation to the new OCS on PERSAL, Ms Linda Rabe from National Treasury said departments may submit a System Change Control (SCC) request, together with an Excel spreadsheet for the programmatic update\/translation of current Occupational Classification Codes to new Occupational Classification Codes if there are more than 500 records.<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking at the event, DPSA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Deputy Director: HRP, Ms Thakane Kolobe said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the new Determination repeals the 1999 OCS and components of the CORE that reflects the associated elements of the OCS&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ms Kolobe, departments will be required to link all posts to the new OCS codes on PERSAL.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3956\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-238x178.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131-681x511.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20240201_132043_resized_20240201_012420131.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Transitional arrangements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The withdrawal of the old OCS takes effect on April 30, 2024, while the determination takes effect on Thursday, February 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153All appointments must be made against new OCS codes: from 01 February 2024 and bulk electronic translation of employees appointed prior to 01 February 2024 must be completed by 31 March 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Translation process from the 1999 OCS to the 2024 OCS must be completed by 30 April 2024. Once implemented the old OCS codes will become inactive on PERSAL. The Occupational Dictionary will be updated every two years, should the need arise,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose of the OCS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Standardise and establish a common language for classifying, naming and defining occupations.<\/p>\n<p>Provide a system that can be used as the basis for developing job descriptions and job titles.<\/p>\n<p>Provide consistency and a common language to reflect and address skills needs and to report on the impact of training interventions.<\/p>\n<p>Assist with more detailed HR planning; skills planning and reporting; and individual career planning that is more occupation specific.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Salaries of public servants and employees working in government will not be impacted by the revision of the Occupational Classification System (OCS). 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