1. No, The SASSA CEO was appointed before my deployment in this portfolio.
According to the available records the recommendation to appoint the CEO of SASSA was made by an interview panel chaired by Ms Shabangu, the former Minister of Social Development. The interviewing panel comprised:
Mr T Nxesi, former Minister of Public Works,
Mrs A Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education; and
Mr V Madonsela, former Director-General: Justice and Constitutional Development.
Furthermore, concurrence was obtainedfrom Cabinet for the intended appointment of the CEO.
(2) According to the available records the below:
2 (a)(i) 18 December 2018.
(a)(ii) National Department of Social Development, HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
(2)(b) According to the available records the following were candidates: Ms SD Ntukwana, Ms BJ Memela-Khambula and Mr AS Mahlangu
(3) As Indicated above, the CEO appointed was before my deployment to the portfolio and therefore I am referring to the details.
(4)(a) The determining factors for the salary include amongst others, the level of responsibility, accountability and leadership capabilities, equivalent to that of a National Head of Department.
(4)(b)(i) SMS salary level 16 was used for the CEO’s salary (R 1 880 736.00 per annum).
(4)(b)(ii) 1 April 2019, with the cost of living adjustment.
(4)(b)(iii) Awarding of a total cost to employer package of R 2 650 000.00 per annum was offeredin line to the preferred candidate.