Parliament, Tuesday, 19 March 2024 – The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities concluded interviews of the 20 shortlisted candidates to fill vacant positions in the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE).
The committee received 67 applications and after a rigorous selection process, it shortlisted the 20 most suitable candidates. The committee is filling six vacancies that will be left by CGE commissioners whose term of office expires in July 2024.
The recruitment of commissioners was guided by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the CGE Act. The process the committee followed was in line with the Employment Equity Act and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Committee chairperson Ms Nonhlanhla Ncube-Ndaba said: “The committee would like to express its sincere gratitude to all the candidates who were interviewed. Their commitment, knowledge and contributions have been invaluable throughout this process.” She added that candidates brought unique perspectives and experiences that will undoubtedly contribute to the work of the commission in advancing gender equality.
The committee will meet today and tomorrow (19 and 20 March) to deliberate on the shortlisted candidates to make the final list to be recommended to the President. The report will be debated in the National Assembly before 28 March 2024. Upon the adoption of the recommended names of candidates by the National Assembly, a report will be sent to the President for appointment.
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, MS NONHLANHLA NCUBE-NDABA.
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