Government overtime allowance shocker

Non-commuted employees are those whose nature of work does not always require them to work outside normal-working hours as happens with soldiers, wildlife wardens and the police.

A leaked Cabinet memo, however, indicates that as of April 1, 2015 civil servants on C3 grade and above, including permanent secretaries, shall receive five percent of their basic salary, while those on C4 and below shall receive 10 percent of their basic salary as overtime allowance. The details are found in Cabinet memo 153 reference SE/19/5 LIX (24). President Ian Khama has approved the introduction of the allowance. The Clerk of Cabinet, the Permanent Secretary to the President, Eric Molale signed the memo.