This Unit had put in place a performance management system and was constantly monitoring it. The employees of the Department were each entitled to 36 days per leave cycle annually. In addition, the performance systems and individual agreements were not concluded since negotiations were still continuing with relevant parties. The Department was currently developing a succession plan and had submitted its Human Resources Plan to DPSA. There were three vacant posts within the Senior Management Services (SMS) of which one candidate must be a woman in accordance with DPSA equity targets. The Department had been unable to appoint a senior official due to the vacant post of the Director General not yet being filled since the passing away of late DG, Mr Vernie Petersen.