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Which entity is designated as the employer of educators in public schools?
Which entity is designated as the employer of educators in public schools?
Who is responsible for determining the salaries and other conditions of service for educators?
Who is responsible for determining the salaries and other conditions of service for educators?
In terms of employment, who acts as the employer for educators in the provincial department of education?
In terms of employment, who acts as the employer for educators in the provincial department of education?
Which of the following institutions is NOT covered by the Act for the employment of educators?
Which of the following institutions is NOT covered by the Act for the employment of educators?
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What allows for different salaries and conditions of service to be established?
What allows for different salaries and conditions of service to be established?
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What is the role of the Minister in the educator establishment of the Department of Education?
What is the role of the Minister in the educator establishment of the Department of Education?
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Which sector's educators may have different conditions of service as determined by the Minister?
Which sector's educators may have different conditions of service as determined by the Minister?
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Which chapter outlines the conditions of service for educators?
Which chapter outlines the conditions of service for educators?
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Who has the authority to make appointments, promotions, or transfers of educators in the Department of Education?
Who has the authority to make appointments, promotions, or transfers of educators in the Department of Education?
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What must happen for an appointment, promotion, or transfer to be made in a public school or further education institution?
What must happen for an appointment, promotion, or transfer to be made in a public school or further education institution?
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Under what condition can the Head of Department decline a recommendation for an appointment?
Under what condition can the Head of Department decline a recommendation for an appointment?
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Which of the following powers does NOT come under the authority to create a post?
Which of the following powers does NOT come under the authority to create a post?
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Who determines the procedures for appointments and promotions in the Labour Relations Council?
Who determines the procedures for appointments and promotions in the Labour Relations Council?
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What is included in the power to allocate a post?
What is included in the power to allocate a post?
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If there are excess educators in a provincial department, what must be considered for a recommendation?
If there are excess educators in a provincial department, what must be considered for a recommendation?
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What is one reason the Head of Department can decline a recommendation from the governing body?
What is one reason the Head of Department can decline a recommendation from the governing body?
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Study Notes
Application of the Act
- Applicable to employment in public schools, further education and training institutions, departmental offices, and adult basic education centers.
- The Director-General acts as the employer for educators within the education department.
- The Head of Department serves as the employer for educators in provincial education departments.
Salary and Conditions of Service
- The Minister determines educators' salaries and conditions of service.
- Salary structures can vary based on ranks, grades, appointment locations, and educational sectors.
- The educator establishment is composed of posts created by the Minister or the Member of the Executive Council within their departments.
Powers Related to Posts
- Includes creating, grading, redesigning, or abolishing posts.
- The allocation of posts allows for reallocation to meet departmental needs.
Appointments, Promotions, and Transfers
- Appointment authority is designated as follows:
- Director-General for the national level.
- Head of Department for provincial levels.
- Labour Relations Council oversees adherence to procedures set by the Minister for appointments and promotions.
- Appointments in public schools or further education institutions require recommendations from governing bodies or councils.
- Recommendations for appointments can only come from suitable candidates identified from educators in excess within the provincial department.
Conditions for Declining Recommendations
- The Head of Department may reject recommendations if:
- Procedures collectively agreed upon have not been followed.
- Candidates fail to meet established requirements.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the application of education employment laws, including salary structures, conditions of service, and the roles of various authorities in the appointment process. This quiz covers essential aspects of educator employment in public and provincial education sectors.
