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Annual Report for the 2021/22 Financial Year
Vote 2: Western Cape Provincial Parliament
Part B: Performance Information

procurement training with the Commi ee Sec on and during Q3 SC&AM had asset specific training
with the Finance Directorate.

In terms of asset management the unit conducted an asset count from August to December 2021
and has conducted a second asset count that commenced in February 2022, concluding in March
2022.

During Q4 the outcome of the Cons tu onal Court case had a nega ve impact on WCPP’s ability to
procure above the R30 000,00 given the advisory notes provided by the Na onal Treasury.

During the period under review a tender for a WCPP Corporate Video was approved and the
SLA agreement in respect thereof is currently being concluded. It is envisaged that the video will be
concluded in approximately 6 months a er signing the SLA.

SUBPROGRAMME: INSTITUTIONAL ENABLEMENT

Human Resources

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
As part of the broader implementation of initiatives within the control environment, the WCPP
continued to make progress towards the implementation of the Sage 300 system. The
implementation of this system will provide the organisation with improved HR functionality,
controls, management reports, HR functional optimisation and full integration with the Sage X3
financial components of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This will further enhance the
ability of the HR Section to provide proactive advisory and consultancy services, which may also
include the use of people analytics for decision-making and policy review.

Employee Wellness Programme
In 2021/22 the Employee Wellness Programme focused on supporting the physical and mental
wellbeing of employees. There were three on-site Primary Health Clinics held during the period
under review. Additionally, employees attended webinars on Healthy Relationships, Personal
Wellness, Financial Wellbeing, Care and Support of the Elderly and Teen suicide. Through
Independent Counselling and Advisory Services employees continue to have access to a range of
counselling services and/or professionals.

Employee Training and Development
Eighty five (85) WCPP employees attended various skills development interventions to enhance their
competencies, ability and effectiveness. This included professional seminars, short courses and
accredited skills programmes.

During the year under review eight employees were beneficiaries of the WCPP’s Study Assistance
Programme. The study programmes undertaken by these employees were Law (2), Information
Technology (2), Public Administration (1), Professional Competency course for Chartered
Accountants (1), Business Administration (1) and Communication Science (1). With the Study
Assistance Policy review, the intention is to increase the number of beneficiaries and to encourage
the ongoing professional development of employees.

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