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In terms of the provisions of clause 4.5.2 of the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) Resolution 7 of 2015, all employees who are home-owners and are eligible for the housing allowance shall receive the increased amount of R1 200.00 per month effective from 1 July 2015, subject to submitting the required documentation. |
| 2.1 |
An employee with registered title over a residential property with a mortgage bond or home loan; or |
| 2.2 |
An employee with registered title over a residential property without a mortgage bond or home loan over such property; or |
| 2.3 |
An employee residing on communal land with a valid permission to occupy(PTO) certificate shall be deemed to be a home-owner, and |
| 2.4 |
An employee and/or his immediate family who/ that is/ are occupying the house in question. |
| 3. |
In terms of clause 4.1.4 of the PSCBC Resolution 7 of 2015 it is mandatory for all employees who wish to use the services offered through the GEHS to enroll with the scheme: |
| 3.1 |
Employees are required to complete and sign the application form (attached to the DPSA circular) titled "GEHS Employee Enrolment: housing allowance for home-owners" |
| 3.2 |
Submit the necessary proof that he/she is a home-owner as indicated in paragraph 2 of this circular, and occupies the house concerned. |
| 4. |
Completed forms must be forwarded to the Directorate Service Benefits at Head Office by no later than 5 February 2016. |
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Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all employees. |
SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2016:01:27
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