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19 April 2006: No 23/06

JOINT SUPPORT CLOSES DOWN OFFICE

On 31 March 2006 the DOD Work Group finally closed down the Joint Support Division. This closedown is in line with the processes undertaken by the DOD to enhance civil control and improve command and control configuration within the DOD. The DODW addressed the issue of closure of the Joint Support Division repositioning, and of responsibility, authority, and accountability in relations with its various subdivisions within the DOD.

Thus the closing down of the Joint Support Office has resulted in a shift in the responsibility, authority, and accountability dimensions regarding the Chief of the SANDF and the Chief Human Resources, respectively.

The Chiefs of Command, Management and Information Systems, Logistics and Military Police Agency shall fall under the full command of the Chief of the SA National Defence Force, even while under the delegated administrative control of the Chief of Corporate Staff. Delegations of the Secretary for Defence must be specified separately and accurately.

The Chief of HR Support Centre, Joint Training, the Service Corps Divisions, the Chief Director Human Resources Policy and Planning, as well as the Chief Director Equal Opportunities, will fall under the full command of Chief Human Resources.

The Joint Support Office must conclude its processes and ensure that all resources and assets used to operate this function are transferred to Chief Human Resources. The positioning, migration, and utilisation of the duties and posts within the Joint Support Office will be dependent on the outcome and approval of the IPT HR plus work group, and will be left to the discretion of CHR.

Enquiries: Col G.S v Eeden
Telephone: (012) 355-5989
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