Parliament’s ad hoc Committee to nominate a person for the appointment as public protector is calling for more nominations.
This is a further call for nominations as the initial closing date for nominations was in April 2009.
“We have called for further nominations in order to extend the pool of people we can shortlist from,” said Committee Chairperson Advocate Tshililo Masutha adding that while there are strong candidates, the pool is not large enough.
In accordance with the provisions of the Public Protector Act and the Constitution, the National Assembly may recommend a person for appointment by the President for a non-renewable term of seven years.
The committee invites nominations from individuals, organisations, institutions and civil society for a suitable person to be appointed as public protector. The nominee must be a South African citizen who is fit to hold the office of the public protector and must comply with the requirements of the Public Protector Act.
The person must be suitably qualified and experienced with a reputation for honesty and integrity. He or she must also be impartial and must exercise his or her powers without fear, favour or prejudice thus preserving the Office’s independence.
Advocate Masutha said the committee would short-list candidates, conduct interviews and submit the name of the nominee to the National Assembly for recommendation to the President.
The closing date for nominations is 4 September 2009.
For enquiries or interviews with the chairperson contact:
Modise Kabeli
Tel: 021 403 3403
Cell: 082 420 0063
Fax: 021 403 3139
Issued by Parliament of South Africa
25 August 2009
Source: Parliament of South Africa (http://www.parliament.gov.za/)
