Written Warning

WRITTEN WARNING — ABSENTEEISM

Employee Name: John Sithole
Employee Number: EMP-001
Position: Warehouse Operator
Department: Warehouse Division
Date Issued: 3 June 2025
Issued by: Themba Nkosi, Line Manager
HR Representative: Priya Govender, HR Administrator

Dear Mr Sithole,

This letter serves as a WRITTEN WARNING in respect of the following act of misconduct:

Offence: Absenteeism — Unauthorised absence from work.
Date(s) of Offence: 28 May 2025 to 2 June 2025 (5 consecutive working days).
Location: Warehouse — Johannesburg North.

Description of Misconduct:
You were absent from work without authorisation from Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to Monday, 2 June 2025, constituting five (5) consecutive working days of unauthorised absence. No leave application was submitted prior to or during your absence. An attempt was made to contact you telephonically on 28 May 2025, which was unsuccessful. You returned to work on 3 June 2025 without a medical certificate or any valid explanation for your absence.

This constitutes a breach of the company's Attendance and Leave Policy and is classified as Absenteeism in accordance with the company's Disciplinary Code.

Previous Disciplinary Record:
Please be advised that you received a Verbal Warning for Absenteeism on 12 February 2025, which remains active and within its validity period. The current incident represents a continuation of the same pattern of behaviour.

Consequences:
This Written Warning will remain on your disciplinary record for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issue. Should you commit a further act of misconduct of a similar or serious nature during this period, more severe disciplinary action — including a Final Written Warning or Dismissal — may be considered.

Right to Respond:
You are afforded the opportunity to acknowledge receipt of this warning and to provide any comments or reasons for your conduct below. Your response will be noted on record.

You are encouraged to take note of this warning seriously and to ensure full compliance with the company's Attendance and Leave Policy going forward. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please approach your line manager or HR.

Yours sincerely,

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