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This report presents vital service point statistics and comparisons relating to growth in the Guardian’s Fund. It highlights current staffing issues requiring immediate attention, such as organizational structure, communication, and the establishment of the Chief Master's Office. The document also addresses the importance of appropriate physical accommodations and aesthetics to enhance service delivery. Further, it emphasizes the focus on vulnerable populations and stakeholder management, while outlining historical context and legislative reforms impacting the sector.
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Chief Masters Report To the Portfolio Committee March 2006
Issues Requiring Attention • Physical Structure • Location of our Offices • Proper Accommodation • Appropriate Aesthetics • Organizational Structure • Right Sized establishments • Communication • Establishment of the Office of the Chief Master • Building Capacity • Remove uncertainty of temps - Master’s Academy
Issues Requiring Attention • Service Point Management • Clustering • Focus on our Core Business • Support the vulnerable! • Compliance vs. People focus • Shared Services • Guardian’s Fund • Reform • Legislation – Curatorships, estates & rescues • Policies – focus on the vulnerable • Procedures & Directives • Benchmarks & Blueprints
Issues Requiring Attention • Stakeholder Management • Civil Society, Traditional & Religious Leaders • Legal Profession • Legal Aid Board • Banks & Trust Companies • Social Welfare entities
Weesheer • System had its origin in the early days of the Cape Colony, when it was ruled by the DEIC. • An "Orphan Chamber" was set up to look after the interests of widows and orphans, and to see that they were not cheated of their inheritance, and to protect the interests of creditors in deceased or insolvent estates. • In 1827 the "Master of the Orphan Chamber" or "Orphan Master" (Dutch: Weesheer) became known as the "Master of the Supreme Court, and more recently Master of the High Court.