Parliament, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 – The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services today shortlisted eight candidates to be interviewed for the position of Deputy Public Protector (DPP)
Committee Chairperson Mr Bulelani Magwanishe said the position became vacant late last year when the then DPP was appointed as the Public Protector (PP). The committee received 46 applications and nominations, and two of those withdrew shortly afterwards.
The 10 shortlisted candidates are: Adv S Tebeile, Adv TA Bunguzana, Adv AV Mavhidula, Adv TS Thipanyane, Adv S Moloshe, Ms P Mokgaladi, Ms L Mkhize and Adv M Marriot. Mr Magwanishe said all the shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening process.
He said a list of all the nominations/applications received was made available on the Parliament website to allow members of the public an opportunity to comment on the candidates’ suitability.
He said the DPP is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the National Assembly for such a period as the President may determine at the time of such appointment, but not exceeding seven years. The DPP may at the end of his or her term be reappointed for one additional term. The annual salary for the position is R1 924 542.
The person appointed as DPP must be a South African citizen, who is a fit and proper person to hold such office, and who:
- Is admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having been so admitted, practiced as an advocate or an attorney; or
- Is qualified to be admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having so qualified, lectured in law at a university; or
- Has specialised knowledge of or experience in, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, the administration of justice, public administration or public finance; or
- Has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, been a member of Parliament; or
- Has acquired any combination of experience mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d), for a cumulative period of at least 10 years.
Regarding the role and responsibilities of the DPP, the committee heard in a presentation from support staff that the DPP has such powers as the Public Protector may delegate. The committee was reminded that if the Public Protector is, for any reason, unable to perform the functions of his or her office, or while the appointment of a person to the office of Public Protector is pending, the DPP shall perform the functions of the Public Protector. The DPP shall also assist the Public Protector (subject to his or her directions and control), in the performance of the Public Protector’s functions under the Act and the Constitution.
Mr Magwanishe said the committee agreed that at least 50% of the candidates to be interviewed must be female. The interviews are expected to take place on 12 March 2024 in-person in Parliament.
Redacted CVs of all candidates who applied or were nominated are still available on the parliamentary website: http://tinyurl.com/3krjnzac
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, MR BULELANI MAGWANISHE.
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