CIRCULAR : | 0022/2010 | EXPIRY DATE : | DURATION OF 2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP ONLY |
TO: | DEPUTY DIRECTORS-GENERAL, CHIEF DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS (HEAD OFFICE AND EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICES) |
BRIEF SUMMARY: | Leave of absence and time-off during the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament |
SUBJECT: | LEAVE OF ABSENCE/TIME-OFF DURING THE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP |
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In preparation for and during the World Cup, it is important to plan office operations to ensure a balance between the department's service delivery requirements and affording all employees an opportunity to watch the soccer matches. |
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In light of the afore-mentioned the following arrangements shall apply to all WCED employees during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and managers are requested to manage leave of absence/time-off accordingly:
- For Friday, 11 June 2010, pertaining to the opening ceremony only: An interested employee may put in three hours time-off [permission to leave work at 13h00 on this day]. The employee will agree to work this time in [three hours] during this week or next week. This arrangement must be negotiated with their supervisor. Again, the office operations must not be adversely affected.
- For all other world cup matches falling on weekdays: Employees are to utilize their normal leave credits should they wish to take a half day or full day to attend or watch world cup matches.
- In the event where an employee does not want to apply for leave, the normal working hours apply.
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This directive is applicable for the duration of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup only. |
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Kindly bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all employees. |
SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2010:06:07
Grand Central Towers, Lower Parliament Street, Private Bag X9114, Cape Town 8000
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