Premier
Question by:
Hon Cameron Dugmore
Answered by:
Hon Alan Winde
Question Number:
7
Question Body:
- Whether there are any (a) children or (b) relatives of Ministers and/or prominent politicians who are employed in the Western Cape provincial government and/or any of its entities; if so, what are the relevant details, including the (i) positions occupied, (ii) salary ranges and (iii) duration of contracts;
- what mechanisms are in place to prevent cronyism and nepotism in the Western Cape Government?
Answer Body:
Yes
(1)(a) Provincial Minister
(i) Assistant Director DLG
(ii) R 376 596.00 - R 443 601.00 per annum
(iii) Permanent
(1) (b) 1 x ANC MPL ; 1 x DA NCOP Member
(i) Community Development Worker X 2 DLG
(ii) R208 584.00 – R245 694.00 per annum
(iii) Permanent
(b) National Deputy Minister
- ASD: Monitoring DSD
- Salary Level 10 [R470,040 - R553,677 per annum]
- Permanent since 1994
- The WCG subscribes to the principle of open competition - where all possible contenders can compete for a post. The Regulatory Framework does not prohibit the appointment of relatives into public service, provided that –
- the process is open and fair;
- the selection panel is independent and transparent;
- the candidate is suitably qualified with the required competencies (i.e. formal qualifications, proven track record of relevant experience) and abilities to do the job, and
- the candidate is found to be the best suited for the post, based on the applied selection methods (interview, role-play/practical assessment and where applicable competency assessment)
The Provincial Forensic Services (PFS) offers anti-fraud and corruption awareness sessions, including “Anti-Corruption Awareness in Recruitment & Selection”, which deals with nepotism and favouritism. The PFS’ “Basic Introduction to Fraud and Corruption” module also introduces the subject of fraud and corruption in recruitment and selection.
Date:
Friday, September 4, 2020
