A Change Management and Communication Strategy was developed and approved by the Steering Committee. A submission on the appointment of the Matching and Placement Committee for support services staff was approved by both Directors-General. The placement of all employees on separate Persal systems will be finalised on 15 March 2010. The recommendations for placements shall be considered by both Directors-General for approval, upon which formal placement letters will be issued to affected employees. In cases where employees are not satisfied, an appeal process will commence. Once the matching and placement of staff is finalised, all funded vacant posts will be advertised no later than 30 April 2010.