The department has encouraged those who can to use online services to limit physical contact.
Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has urged healthcare workers to uphold principles of Batho Pele as they are on the front line of the fight against Covid-19, further clarifying that the Public Service Commission is allowed to operate during the lockdown.to court if the commission could not be deemed an essential service since it plays an important role in combating corruption.
“Government has had to make decisions in collaboration with experts and now we have seen the results. We also had to make the decision to provide health care for all in an attempt to protect our citizens. South Africa has been commended in this regard all over for the world for being efficient in curbing the spread of Covid-19. Government also did this by implementing decisions efficiently in providing financial relief to those in need.
He said the department was working on a detailed framework that would decide the standards and norms for public servants who would be working from home. The minister further encouraged those who could work remotely to do so and for departments to provide necessary equipment for work to resume. The remote workers must also be ready to go to the office every now at the department’s request.
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