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Source domain: bergmun.org.za
Collected on 5 August 2026
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What this means
This is the Bergrivier Local Municipality's Placement Policy, which outlines rules for the internal movement of staff. It ensures placements are fair, lawful, and do not disrupt service delivery or serve as punishment. The policy requires consultation before changes and must be reviewed after a new council election. It applies to municipal employees and senior managers and is governed by national labour laws and collective agreements.
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staff placement opportunityOngoing
Placement of existing employees in new posts
Existing employees who were transferred may be placed into newly created positions in the updated organisational structure, provided they meet the agreed criteria. If no suitable placement is possible, the post will be advertised publicly.
- Who it is for
- existing employees who were transferred
- How to act on it
- be considered for placement based on criteria set by the municipality; if not placed, apply for the advertised vacancy
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Every attempt shall be made to place the existing employees that were transferred first into the post that will be created in the new structure. If no placement in terms of the agreed to criteria can be made, the employer shall advertise the post and fill the post with the most suit
Facts
Reference
BKN033/06/2017
Parties
The policy
Key Takeaways
- 1.2
- 27 June 2017
- BKN033/06/2017
- Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000
- 30 days consultation period
- Labour Relations Act, 1995
- Employment Equity Act, 1998
- Skills Development Act, 1998
- SALGBC
- Local Labour Forum
- Bergrivier Local Municipality
- A Louw
- Local Labour Forum
- SALGBC
- Municipal Systems Act, 2000
- Labour Relations Act, 1995
- Employment Equity Act, 1998
- Skills Development Act, 1998