Community Safety
(1) Whether a close associate of the Minister, whose name has been furnished to his Department for the purpose of his reply, was appointed in his Department; if so, (a) what is the date of appointment, (b) where was the position advertised, (c) who served on the interview panel and (d) on which salary level was the appointment initially made;
(2) whether this person was seconded to his private office; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether this person was promoted within the last six months; if so, (a) to which position was this person promoted, (b) when was this person appointed as Assistant Director, (c) where was the post of Assistant Director advertised, (d) when were the interviews held, (e) how many candidates were shortlisted, (f) what was the minimum criteria for the post and (g) did this person meet that criteria?
Yes, the official mentioned was appointed twice on contract.
[1][a] The first appointment was with effect from 1 December 2013 and the second appointment was with effect from 1 December 2015.
[b] The position filled in 2013 was advertised internally in the Department of Community Safety. The position filled in 2015 was not advertised. The position was filled in accordance with Public Service Regulation, 2001 as amended [Regulation 1/III/G] and the Western Cape Transversal Policy Framework on Contract Appointments, which allows for a deviation from advertising requirements.
[c] The interview panel consisted of Mr. R De Lange [CP], Adv. A Michaels and Mr. T Wingrove.
[d] The appointment of 2013 was on salary level 7 and the appointment of 2015 was on salary level 9.
[2] No, the official was not seconded to the Minister’s private office.
[3][a] No, the official was not promoted within the last 6 months.
[b] Not applicable.
[c] Not applicable.
[d] Not applicable.
[e] Not applicable.
[f] Not applicable.
