Question NW3188 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
24 November 2022 - NW3188
Mabika, Mr M to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
On what date did he last attend a meeting outside the structures of the Government to determine the deployment of personnel in public sector positions;
Reply:
- I have not attended a meeting outside of the Government to determine the deployment of personnel in public sector positions.
- Appointments in the Public Service are regulated by the Public Service Regulations (PSR) 2016, (57). In terms of regulation (65) of the PSR, vacancies in the public service must be advertised extensively, to reach an entire pool of potential applicants.
Regulation (67) of the PSR regulates the selection of a suitable candidate/s to an advertised post. Formal selection processes entail the shortlisting of candidates, where after formal interviews are undertaken to identify a suitable candidate to appoint. Regulation (67)(7) also makes provisions to headhunt a suitable candidate if the selection panel is unable to recommend a suitable candidate.
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