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Management System in pursuit of cultivating a high- management system. During 2020 and the first quarter
performance culture. Coupled with the project to harmonise of 2021, the focus was on developing the performance
remuneration and benefits, this will result in a fit-for-purpose management policy and implementation guidelines,
reward system that recognises high-performing employees. designing the system in consultation with key stakeholders,
A performance management plan has been submitted and conducting training programmes with a view to
to HRREM for consideration, which proposes timeframes commencing implementation in earnest from the second
for the development of a competency-based performance quarter of 2021.

TRANSFORMATION GOAL 9: Ensure Ethical Leadership and Accountability
Through Improved Effectiveness of Governance Structures, Including Council,
Institutional Forum, Senate, Student Support Services Council, and the Student
Representative Council.

1. Reviewed Institutional Policies

During the period under review, the following new policies were approved by Council as well as revisions to existing policies:

› In 2018:
Council approved the Policy and Procedures for the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Student Societies
Project Management and Events.
Council approved revisions to the following policies:
• Constitution of the Institutional Forum
• Constitution of the Students’ Representative Council
• Rules and Procedures for Conferring of Honorary Doctoral Degrees
• Policy for the Appointment of Deputy Deans, Directors of Schools and Heads of Departments
• Naming and Renaming Policy
• Prestige Awards Policy
• Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Conferring of Honorary, Emeritus, Ad Personam, Visiting and Adjunct Professorial Titles Policy
• Establishment, Operation and Review of Research and Engagement Entities
• Admissions Policy
• General Rules

› In 2019:
Council approved the Retirement Policy.
Council approved revisions to the following policies:
• Conditions of Service for PL5-17 and Recognition Agreements
• Supply Chain Management Policy
• Investment Policy
• Rules and Procedures for Conferring Honorary Doctoral Degrees

› In 2020:
Council approved the Integrated Policy for the Promotion of Equality and the Prevention of and Protection Against
Unfair Discrimination.
Council approved revisions to the following policies:
• Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Offences
• Policy and Procedure on the Awarding of a Prestige Award of the Nelson Mandela University Council

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