1. On 02 May 2013 office-based employees who observe normal working hours were informed of the approval of staggered working hours via Circular 0017/2013.
2. Based on the challenges currently experienced at the Grand Central Towers, with specific reference to the operation of the lifts, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) considered adopting a policy with regard to staggered lunch breaks after consultation with all the relevant role-players. This initiative will assist with the alleviation of the congested movement of employees within the Grand Central Towers Building.
3. From a practical perspective the staggered lunch breaks will be implemented from 03 May 2016 as follows:

Employees on Lunch breaks
10th - 11th floors 12:00 – 12:30
8th – 9th floors 12:30 – 13:00
2nd – 7th floors 13:00 – 13:30
4. To reach an effective outcome staff on the respective floors is called upon to ensure that the purpose of the staggered lunch breaks be adhered to.


SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2016:03:23