Question NW821 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
20 April 2017 - NW821
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Has the Board of the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) been instructed to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AgriSETA; if so, (a) who informed the board, (b) on what date, (c) what progress has been made to date and (d) what are the charges; (2) whether the Chairperson of the board and the CEO entered into any discussions which will result in the CEO taking a severance package in return for the dropping of the potential charges; if so, (a) what amount has been requested and offered for the severance package and (b) what are the further relevant details; (3) (a) what is his position on entities reporting to him choosing to award severance packages rather than conducting disciplinary processes, especially where prima facie evidence and advice received recommend that a disciplinary process should be initiated and (b) has he communicated this position to all entities reporting to him?
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1. No, the Board of Agricultural Sector and Training Authority (AgriSETA) was instructed in terms of section 14A of the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, to submit a report addressing the veracity of allegations as well as the action plan to resolve the issues raised.
2. No, the Chairperson of the board has not entered into any discussions with the Chief Executive Officer regarding the taking of a severance package.
3.(a) In cases where there is prima facie evidence of a crime, corrective action has to be undertaken in accordance with relevant prescripts.
(b) All SETAs are guided by their internal policies and the SETA standard constitution, which is applicable to all SETA staff members.
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
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