Question NW3618 to the Minister of Public Service and Administration
06 December 2023 - NW3618
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
Whether she will furnish Dr M M Gondwe with the number of public servants, excluding senior management service members, who do not hold the qualifications for the positions they currently occupy; if not, why not; if so, what is the number for each (a) national and (b) provincial department?
Reply:
The Minister for Public Service and Administration establishes the overarching frameworks and guidelines that shape recruitment and structural organisation within various departments. For example, according to Section 3(7)(a) of the Public Service Act of 1994, the Executive Authority possesses comprehensive responsibilities and obligations related to the department's structural and organisational setup. Furthermore, Section 3(7)(b) of the Act confers upon the Executive Authority extensive powers and duties in the domain of recruitment processes and the setting of employment criteria. Similarly, determining essential job criteria, such as requisite qualifications, falls under the jurisdiction of the respective Executive Authority. As such, it is each Executive Authority that verifies and provides clarity on such matters.
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