28 Nov 2017

Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development says the main issues raised by employees of CA Sales Company during labour inspections were overtime and accommodation while on trips.

Answering a question in Parliament, Mr Tshenolo Mabeo said recent labour inspections conducted at CA Sales Company both in Gaborone and Francistown were in November 2017.

“Other labour inspections were conducted at CA Sales on June 17, 2011 and June 15, 2015 in Gaborone and Francistown respectively,” he said.

He noted that labour inspectors are facilitating the resolution of employees’ overtime and accommodation while on trips.

“From the employer’s side, the main concern raised was with regard to theft by employees especially drivers who are tasked with delivery of stock. The employer was advised to strengthen security measures for their goods,” continued Mr Mabeo.

He further informed Parliament that CA Sales currently employs 952 employees and these employees are in CA Sales in Gaborone, Francistown and others are attached to different shops in various parts of the country.

“All employees of CA Sales have written employment contracts. 811 of these employees are employed on permanent basis while 141 are fixed term contracts,” he concluded.

Member of Parliament for Ramotswa Mr Samuel Rantuana had asked the minister how often his ministry conducts labour inspections at CA Sales Company and the number of employees at the company who have valid employment contracts and the duration of the contracts. BOPA