1. Please note that the procedure for the appointment of contract staff for a closed period has been reviewed and the following procedure must be followed with effect from the date of this circular:
1.1 The attached nomination form (DHA 1), which is self-explanatory, will henceforth be required when a nomination for the filling of a post on a contract basis is recommended.
1.2 The head of the directorate or institution must duly complete the nomination form, which must include the post details and the applicant's details, and which must be accompanied by the required documentation as mentioned on the nomination form (DHA 1).
1.3 The appointment of contract workers remains subject to the prior approval of the delegated authority and the WCED will not take responsibility for any claims for remuneration for services rendered without the prior approval.
1.4 Excess staff carried against the particular educational institution's staffing establishments must be considered for absorption (appointment) before a new contract appointment is effected.
2. Please forward all applications for contract appointments to the Section Head, Establishments, Directorate: Internal Human Capital Administration, Western Cape Education Department, Private Bag X9183, Cape Town 8000. Documents that are hand-delivered to the WCED Head Office at Grand Central Towers, Cape Town must be placed in the internal mailbox marked "Public Service Staff" at the Client Services Walk-in Centre on the second floor. Under no circumstances must documents be handed in directly at the personnel office.
3. Kindly bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all supervisory staff under your control.


SIGNED: RB SWARTZ
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:12:29

Form DHA1: Nomination for Appointment to a Public Service Post  (size: 45 KB)