BRIEF SUMMARY: Information on time-off for End-of-Year functions.


1. In respect of end-of-year functions and time-off, employees should note that in addition to the concessions which are made at the end of each year, i.e shorter working hours on the working day before Christmas Day and the working day before New Year's Day, employees will also be allowed to attend one End-of-Year function during the festive season. This function may not commence earlier than 13:00. Employees are not compelled to return to their offices after the function.
2. It is also essential that arrangements for functions be made in consultation with the line managers (director level) concerned.
3. It is important at this time of the year that the heads of directorates make the necessary arrangements to provide essential services and to ensure that all enquiries are attended to.
4. Kindly inform all employees in your division of this minute.


SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2010:12:02