Press Statement by DPSM Director on Public Service Early Exit Policy

Republic of Botswana (10/3/09): TAUTONA TIMES no 6 of 2009
The Weekly Electronic Press Circular of the Office of the President “Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline”

C11) 5/3/09: Press Statement by DPSM Director on Public Service Early Exit Policy:

Public Officers and members of the Public at large are informed that, Government has approved introduction of the Early Exit Policy for the Public Service.

The Policy is aimed at compensating Public Officers who will be required by Government to leave the Public Service before they reach the compulsory retirement age due to amongst others the following reasons:

i) The introduction of technologies and working practices which impact directly or indirectly on the number, skills or competencies of employees.

ii) The cessation of a function resulting in a reduction, or total abolition of office for employees of a particular category, occupation or level.

iii) Organizational changes or developments which directly result in staff reduction at a particular level, category, skill or occupation.

The Policy will be available for the public at DPSM on 1 April 2009.