Question NW2669 to the Minister of Police
25 August 2015 - NW2669
Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, with reference to the appointment of the Secretary of the Civilian Secretariat, the post has been permanently filled; if not, (a) why not and (b) on which specific dates was the post first advertised; if so, (i) was the post ever re-advertised and (ii) on which specific dates was the post re-advertisement?
Reply:
a) Since the post was vacant following the termination of service of the former Secretary of Police at the end of August 2014, the post was advertised in line with Section 11 (2) of the Public Service Act which requires that there should be transparent competition between applicants for the post.
b) The post was advertised on the 20th October 2014 with a closing date of 31 October 2014.
(i) No
(ii) Not applicable