Question NW264 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
28 March 2024 - NW264
Boshoff, Dr WJ to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(1)(a) On what grounds did the University of South Africa appoint a certain person (name and details furnished) in a previous position and (b) how was the specified person’s contract renewed after the person had retired at 65; (2) what qualifications does the person hold for the position?
Reply:
1. Section 34 (1) of the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, as amended, (the Act) states that “the council of a public higher education institution must appoint the employees of the public higher education institution”. Furthermore, subparagraph (3) states that “the council must determine the conditions of service, disciplinary provisions, privileges and functions of the employees of the institution, subject to the applicable labour law.
2. In this regard the university advised that it extended the contract of its head of security on the basis of his 35 years’ experience. He holds Security Course Certificate Grade A, B, C, D and E.