Question NW924 to the Minister of Human Settlements
25 April 2017 - NW924
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to her; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions? (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
Honourable member, of the eight entities reporting to me, there are two entities with vacant positions. The Councils of the affected entities have assured me that they are prioritising the filling of these vacancies. Please find the detailed information in the table below.
|
Entity |
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
Chief Operating Officer (COO) |
Advertisement of the vacant post or measure taken to fill the position |
|
National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) |
Vacant |
filled |
Filled |
The position was advertised and the last candidate shortlisted was interviewed on 04 April 2017. The process for competency assessment and security screening will then be undertaken. There is an Acting CEO and the official did not apply for the position. |
|
Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) |
Filled |
The SHRA structure as per the Social Housing Act does not provide for a Chief Financial Officer |
Filled |
Not applicable |
|
Rural Housing Loan Fund (RHLF) |
Filled |
Filled |
Vacant in that it appears on the structure of RHLF but it is no longer budgeted for. |
The position of Chief Operating Officer is on hold until the DFI Consolidation Process has been concluded. |
|
Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) |
Filled |
Filled |
Filled |
Not applicable |
|
National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) |
Filled |
Filled |
Filled |
Not applicable |
|
Housing Development Agency (HDA) |
Filled |
Filled |
Filled |
Not applicable |
|
Community Scheme Ombud Service (CSOS) |
Filled |
Filled |
Filled |
Not applicable |
|
National Urban Reconstruction and Housing Agency (NURCHA) |
Filled |
Filled |
Filled |
Not applicable |