Work done by the National Treasury over the past number of months has pointed to the need to identify ways to reduce the levels of public expenditure, including structural costs due to the number of public entities.
the dtic-group is therefore reviewing the Standards, Quality Assurance, Accreditation, and Metrology entities to identify whether potential mergers of entities can be effected, whilst enhancing service delivery.
The appointment of CEOs on lengthy fixed term contracts may impact on these. Steps were taken for the appointment of CEOs in the Standards, Quality Assurance, Accreditation, and Metrology institutions prior to the above considerations and the Department is working to align these two processes, taking into account the need for stability.
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