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Delegation of Authority Matrix

Matrix defining approval limits for financial, HR, and operational decisions.

Updated 15d ago
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Purpose

This matrix defines decision-making authority across {{company_name}} to enable efficient operations while maintaining appropriate financial and governance controls.

Financial Authority

DecisionTeam LeadManagerDirectorCEOBoard
Capital expenditureR0Up to R50kUp to R250kUp to R1mAbove R1m
Operating expenditureUp to R5kUp to R25kUp to R100kUp to R500kAbove R500k
Contracts-Up to 1 yearUp to 3 yearsUp to 5 yearsAbove 5 years

HR Authority

DecisionManagerDirectorCEO
Hiring (non-managerial)ApproveNotified-
Hiring (managerial)RecommendApproveNotified
TerminationRecommendApproveNotified
Salary increaseRecommendApproveNotified

Acknowledgement & Signatures

By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this document.

Signed
Date

Scope

Applies to all line managers, HR business partners, and people-management activities across {{company_name}}, including permanent, fixed-term, and contractor populations where relevant.

Definitions

  • "People Manager" means any employee with direct reports or operational oversight of contractors.
  • "HR Business Partner" means the designated HR contact supporting a function or region.
  • "Workforce Plan" means the approved headcount and capability plan for the period.

Roles & Responsibilities

RoleResponsibility
Executive SponsorEndorses the document, allocates resources, resolves escalations.
Human ResourcesOwns the template, maintains accuracy, advises on application.
People ManagerApplies the document fairly, documents decisions, escalates exceptions.
EmployeeReads, acknowledges, and complies with the requirements set out below.

Procedure

  1. Align the activity with the approved workforce plan and budget.
  2. Engage HR early to ensure consistency with policy and applicable law.
  3. Document the rationale, decision, and outcome in the appropriate system.
  4. Communicate decisions to the affected employees with clarity and respect.
  5. Review outcomes at the next quarterly people review.

Operational Controls

Metrics & Reporting

MetricDefinitionCadence
Time-to-DecisionDays from request to documented decisionMonthly
Policy Adherence% of cases meeting policy and audit criteriaQuarterly
Employee ExperiencePulse score post-processQuarterly
Manager CapabilityCalibrated manager review outcomeAnnual
Signed
Date

Document Control

FieldValue
Document OwnerHuman Resources — {{company_name}}
CategoryStaff Management
Version1.0
Effective Date{{date}}
Next ReviewAnnually from effective date
Approved By{{manager_name}}
ClassificationInternal — Confidential

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