Public Service Commission Act, 1997 (Act No. 46 of 1997)

Rules

Rules on Referral and Investigation of Grievances of Employees in the Public Service

Chapter 1: Purpose of Rules

2. Purpose of rules

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The purpose of these rules is to—

 

(a)provide for the investigation by the Commission of grievances by aggrieved employees and the recommendation by the Commission of appropriate remedies;

 

(b) determine the procedure for the referral of grievances to the Commission;

 

(c) determine the procedure for the direct lodging of grievances by heads of departments;

 

(d) provide for timeframes within which grievances may be referred to or lodged with the Commission;

 

(e) determine the procedure for the investigation and consideration of grievances by the Commission;

 

(f)determine service standards applicable to the Commission in investigating and resolving grievances; and

 

(g) provide for mechanisms of monitoring grievances management by departments.