Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

Regulations

Regulations under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 13 of 1993), as amended

4. Remuneration and travelling and subsistence allowances of assessors [Section 8(6)]

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(1)In respect of remuneration—

R550.00 per hour or part of an hour with a maximum of R1 650 per day for attending meetings, hearings or for the investigations of any matter.

 

(2)In respect of subsistence—

An allowance at R120,00 for every 24 hours and R5,00 for every full hour thereafter or actual expenses, provide such expense is in the opinion of the Commissioner reasonable.

 

(3)In respect of transport—

The actual costs of public transport or paid in terms of Transport Handbook on Tariffs for the use of Motor Transport as amended; and (Private) [Amendment No 7 of 2007 of the Annexure to Transport Circular No 1 of 1997]

 

(4)An assessor shall travel by the most convenient public conveyance, but if the Commissioner is satisfied that the journey cannot be so undertaken, she/he may authorize the use of private transport against payment of a transport allowance as prescribed by regulation 4(3).

 

(5)Where an assessor travels by a route which results in the journey lasting longer or which involves greater travelling and subsistence allowance than was in the opinion of the Commissioner necessary, she/he may reduce a claim for such allowance to such amount that she/he regards as reasonable.

 

(6)In respect of entitlement to claim—
(6.1)No claim shall be processed unless the following:
(a)Claim form is duly signed and completed by the panel member.
(b)Original parking, toll fees and meals receipts are attached.
(6.2)Cancellations or postponement
(6.2.1)The following shall apply to every postponement or cancellation of a hearing:
(a)A panelist shall have the discretion to charge up to 75% of the full fee for a hearing that has been confirmed in writing by the Compensation Fund and where the hearing is cancelled/postponed by the Compensation Fund within one working day before the day set for the hearing.
(b)A panelist shall have the discretion to charge up to 50% of the full fee for a hearing that has been confirmed in writing by the Compensation Fund and where the hearing is cancelled / postponed within four days before they set for the hearing.
(c)A panelist shall not be entitled to claim where the hearing is cancelled within five working days.