Who Wants to be a Government Employee - Part 3

When are cost of living adjustments usually made for government employees?

• January
• April
• July
• October

What is the purpose of cost of living adjustments for government employees?

• To reduce salaries
• To decrease benefits
• To address inflation
• To increase taxes

In 2019, what was the new notch increase for members of the SAPS and Educators?

• 2.0%

• 3.0%

• 1.5%

• 1.0%

According to DPSA’s Resolution 1 and Circular 21 of 2021, by how much were all salary scales adjusted?

• 1.0%

• 1.5%

• 2.0%

• 3.0%

Which employees received a 3% notch increase in July 2021?

• All employees
• Educators
• SANDF members
• Nurses

What is assumed to be the future cost of living adjustments?

• 9.0%

• 6.0%

• 3.0%

• 1.0%

Which occupation received a 3.0% notch increase biennially prior to July 2019?

• Educators
• Nurses
• SANDF members
• SAPS members

What was the frequency of notch increases for SAPS members after the new salary scales were created in 2019?

• Quarterly
• Annually
• Biennially
• Triennially

Which employees received a 1.5% increase in July 2021 and the remaining 1.5% in July 2022?

• Educators
• SANDF members
• Nurses
• SAPS members

What was the frequency of notch increases for Nurses prior to July 2019?

• Quarterly
• Biennially
• Annually
• Triennially