SABC denies report that a third of jobs are to go
No retrenchments planned yet, but a skills audit is under way, broadcaster says
14 July 2019 - 16:13
The SABC has hit back at a report that it plans to cut a third of its staff as part of a turnaround plan at the state-owned entity, saying that retrenchments are not on the cards at this time.
“Currently there is a skills audit under way, under the auspices of the department of communications, and following this process the results of the skills audit in relation to staff optimisation will be fully engaged with all stakeholders, including organised labour and employees of the SABC,” spokesperson Vuyo Mthembu said in a statement on Sunday...
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