Public Input: Deputy Public Protector

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development today called for public comments on applications and nominations received for the position of Deputy Public Protector (DPP).
 
Committee Chairperson Mr Xola Nqola said the position became vacant late last year when the then DPP was appointed as Public Protector (PP). Mr Nqola said the committee received a total of 27 applications and nominations.
 
Mr Nqola said a list of all the nominations/applications received is now available on Parliament's website to allow members of the public to comment on the suitability of candidates.
 
He said the DPP is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the National Assembly for such a period as the President may determine at the time of such appointment, but not exceeding seven years. The DPP may, at the end of his or her term, be reappointed for one additional term. The annual salary for the position is R2 031 835.
 
The person recommended for appointment as DPP must be a South African citizen, who is a fit and proper person to hold such office, and who:

• is admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having been so admitted, practiced as an advocate or an attorney; or
• is qualified to be admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having so qualified, lectured in law at a university; or
• has specialised knowledge of or experience in, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, the administration of justice, public administration or public finance; or
• has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, been a member of Parliament; or
• has acquired any combination of experience mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d), for a cumulative period of at least 10 years.

 
Mr Nqola said a list of all the nominations/applications received will be published in order to allow members of the public to comment on the suitability of candidates. He said the shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening process.
 
Comments can be emailed to Mr Vhonani Ramaano at [email protected] by no later than Friday, 25 October 2024 at 16H00.

 Redacted CVs of candidates can be viewed on this link: https://static.pmg.org.za/DPP_CVs.pdf
 
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, MR XOLA NQOLA.