(a) (i) and (aa) and (bb) I would like to refer the Honourable Member to the Annual Reports of the last three financial years in terms of the information requested here, which has been made public by way of tabling in Parliament.
(b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, (Act No. 4 of 2013) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, (Act No. 75 of 1997) I am unable to provide the Honourable Member with such confidential information. I can however assure the Honourable Member that the Department normally avails the personal files of the officials to the Auditor General for scrutiny as prescribed by law.
The Department follows guidelines as provided in the Ministerial Handbook in respect to the appointment of the staff in the Private Office of the Minister. The Handbook also provides recommendations on the salary levels of each post. The salary levels are adjusted on an annual basis as prescribed in the Public Service Regulations.
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