The department has the Sexual harassment & assault policy in place.
Sexual harassment allegations will be dealt with following procedures in terms of the DPSA Policy and Procedures on the Management of Sexual Harassment in the Public Service, 2013. The following corrective action shall be taken if after the investigation it is determined that the allegation of harassment is valid:
a) A formal written apology
b) Counselling
c) Change of work assignment
d) Suspension or discharge
(i) No sexual harassment incidents were reported in the Department for the past three financial years.
(ii) Since 1 April 2017 no cases were reported
(iii) No sanctions were issued.