Question NW456 to the Minister of Tourism

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30 April 2020 - NW456

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism

With reference to appointments of top management of SA Tourism whilst the Chief Executive Officer was on suspension, (a) what appointments were made, (b) what is the annual gross salary of each appointment in each case, (c) what process was followed in making such appointments in each case, (d) who signed off on each appointment in each case and (e) on what date did each appointment (i) commence and (ii) terminate in each case?

Reply:

What appointments of top management of SA Tourism whilst the CEO was on suspension were made.

What appointments were made

(b)What is th annual gross salary of each appointment

(c ) what process was followed in making such appointments in each case?

(d) who signed off on each appointment in each case

(e ) on what date does each appointment (i)

commence and (ii) terminate

Chief Financial Officer

R2 315 771 per annum

Role was advertised internally and externally.

First round of interviews yielded successful candidate who later declined the offer before the start date.

Second round interviews the services of a headhunter was used. Internal candidate was considered in this round and was subsequently appointed

Acting CEO – Sthembiso Dlamini

ARCO Chair – Dr. Tanya Abrahamse

HCREMCO Chair – Ms. Dawn Robertson

Board Chairperson – Ms. Pam Yako

Start Date – 05 August 2019

End Date – 31 July 2024

(Contract)

Chief Marketing Officer

R2 540 000 per annum

Role was advertised externally in newspapers as well as sourcing CVs through a headhunter. CVs were shortlisted for interview and the relevant checks conducted

Acting CEO – Sthembiso Dlamini

HCREMCO Chair – Ms. Dawn Robertson

Board Chairperson – Ms. Pam Yako

Start Date – 1 September 2019

End Date – 31 August 2024

(Contract)

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