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News24 reports that a new overtime policy introduced by the national Department of Health could see some doctors in the public sector facing a pay cut as high as 30% in January. Specialists will be the one most affected by the policy.
Several doctors (unnamed) have warned of a mass exodus of specialists to the private sector if the policy is implemented. Concerns were raised after the SA Medical Association (Sama) released a statement on Wednesday saying it intended lodging a formal dispute with the National Bargaining Council about the department's decision. The new overtime policy, which was signed and released by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi recently, essentially prevents doctors from claiming overtime payment. Sama chairperson Dr Mzukisi Grootboom said this development had caused a great deal of anxiety within the medical fraternity "because it has overtaken the current consultative labour processes". Motsoaledi's spokesperson Joe Maila advised that there had been an extensive process of consultation prior to the finalisation of the new policy. He added that the department “remains committed to continue working with the relevant stakeholders on additional concerns that may be raised."
- Read this report by Amanda Khoza in full at News24
- Read Sama’s press statement at Sama online
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