Hon Deputy Speaker, it is noted, it won't happen again. Hon Deputy Speaker, Parliament is obliged in terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Public Service Act, to recommend the candidate for appointment by the President to serve as a commissioner for the National Public Service Commission.
Section 196 of the Constitution empowers Parliament through its committee to appoint five commissioners for the National Public Service Commission. Each commissioner should serve for the period of five years which is renewable. The committee received a request through the Speaker's office to expedite filling of the vacancy for the commissioner's post in the National Public Service Commission.
On 22 September 2019, the committee placed an advert in various newspapers calling on members of the public who are fit and proper persons to apply for the vacancy in the Public Service Commission. The portfolio committee appointed among its members, a subcommittee to run with the recruitment processes and report to the Principal once the recruitment processes are complete, and about 172 applicants responded to the advert.
Most of the candidates who responded had requisite skills and experience to contest for the position. Candidates were shortlisted based on their previous background, knowledge and their experience in various institutions. Hon Deputy Speaker, the Portfolio Committee on Public
Service and Administration, resolved to recommend that the House approve the recommended candidate which is Ms Zanele Isabella Hlatshwayo for the appointment by the President to serve as the commissioner for the National Public Service Commission.
Hon Deputy Speaker, I therefore move for the adoption of this report. Shukran. Merci beaucoup. [Thank you very much.]
There was no debate.
Question put: That the House approves the nomination of Ms Zanele Isabella Hlatshwayo as commissioner for the Public Service Commission.
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