Question NW629 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
08 April 2024 - NW629
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
What are the relevant details of the process that was followed to appoint Mr Xolile Sizani as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of PetroSA?
Reply:
- The position of PetroSA CEO was advertised on the CEF SOC website as well as the websites of its subsidiaries in April 2023 and the closing date for applications was 31st May 2023.
- A total of 49 applications were received, 3 of which were received after the closing date and 2 duplicate applications.
- Six (6) candidates who met the minimum job requirements and qualifications were shortlisted.
- The 6 shortlisted candidates were interviewed on 24 July 2023 by an Interview Panel comprised of CEF Group Board Chairperson and the chairpersons of CEF Board Committees.
- The following 3 candidates were recommended to Cabinet for appointment in the order of the scores achieved:
- Mr. S Poya.
- Mr. X Sizani.
- Ms. S Ncemane.
- The 3 candidates went subjected to employment verifications which included criminal, qualifications, credit, citizenship and previous employment checks.
- Cabinet further insisted on candidate number 1 being subjected to State Security Clearance and the results came out negative.
- With candidate number 1 having obtained a negative security clearance outcome, Cabinet endorsed the appointment of candidate number 2, Mr X Sizani