Question NW4152 to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
14 December 2023 - NW4152
Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What plans are in place to fill the vacancies in the finance section of her department which stand at 26,8% as at 31 March 2023 according to the most recent Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report on her department, particularly considering the findings of the Auditor-General with regard to R1,44 billion in irregular expenditure?
Reply:
The following posts in the Finance Division were tadvertised to address the high vacancy rate and are in various stages of the recruitment process:
- Chief Financial Officer post was filled with effect from 01 June 2023.
- Director: Financial Accounting post was filled with effect from 04 December 2023.
- Chief Director: Financial Management advertised on 20 August 2023 and is in process.
- Deputy Director: Budget Management advertised on 11 August 2023 and is in process.
- Deputy Director: Cash Flow Management advertised on 11 August 2023 and is in process.
- State Accountant (6 Posts) advertised on 12 September 2023 and is in process.