Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
With regard to a certain person, whose name has been furnished to his Department for the purpose of his reply, withdrawing his application for the Head of Department position in the Department:
(1) (a)(i) When did he withdraw his application, (ii) how was this communicated and (iii) can copies of that communication be made available and (b)(i) when did he start working for the Stellenbosch Municipality and (ii) what position does he hold there;
(2) whether he had been employed in his Department in the past; if so, (a) when was he employed and (b) in what position;
(3) whether his Department enquired as to the reasons for withdrawal of his application; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
[1] [a] [i] When did he withdraw his application
He withdrew his application on 10 March 2022.
[ii] how was this communicated
He had communicated via e-mail that he wishes to withdraw his application
[i] can copies of that communication be made available
Given the provisions as per the POPI Act, it is deemed prudent not to provide specific details as would be contained in the requested documentation without the consent of the individuals concerned.
[b] [i] when did he start working for Stellenbosch Municipality
Based on information as provided in his CV, 01 June 2020
[ii] what position does he hold there
Based on information as provided for in his CV, Executive Director: Planning and Economic Development.
[2] whether he had been employed in his Department in the past
Yes, he was previously employed within the Department.; if so,
[a] when was he employed
He was employed during the period of 20 November 1995 up until 31 May 2020 and
[b] in what position
The last position he held was that of Chief Director: Development Planning;
[3] whether his Department enquired as to the reasons for withdrawal of his application
No further enquiry into his reason for withdrawal from the process was made by the Department,
if not why not
Reasons provided by the candidate were sufficient,
if so, what are the relevant details?
No further enquiry into his reason for withdrawal from the process was made by the Department.
