Post Office jobs deal now active
JOHANNESBURG - A deal between the South African Post Office and the Unemployment Insurance Fund has been announced formerly by the Minister of Employment and Labour.
It's aimed at saving nearly 6,000 jobs and revitalising one of the country's most critical state owned entities.
Through the Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme the UIF will inject over R381 million into the post office over six months.
This will provide relief to workers while the Post Office attempts to turn around.
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