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The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services today called for applications and nominations for the position of Deputy Public Protector (DPP).
 
Committee Chairperson Mr Bulelani Magwanishe said the position became vacant late last year when the then DPP was appointed as Public Protector (PP).
 
He said the DPP is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the National Assembly for such a period as the President may determine at the time of such appointment, but not exceeding seven years. The DPP may at the end of his or her term be reappointed for one additional term. The annual salary for the position is R1 924 542.
 
The person recommended for appointment as DPP must be a South African citizen, who is a fit and proper person to hold such office, and who: 

• Is admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having been so admitted, practiced as an advocate or an attorney; or
• Is qualified to be admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having so qualified, lectured in law at a university; or
• Has specialised knowledge of or experience in, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, the administration of justice, public administration or public finance; or
• Has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, been a member of Parliament; or
• Has acquired any combination of experience mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d), for a cumulative period of at least 10 years.

Nominations/applications must contain a curriculum vitae (CV) providing the nominee/applicant’s: 

• Full name, ID number and gender;
• Contact details, including physical address, telephone/cell phone number and email address;
• Relevant previous work experience (including relevant dates and organisations concerned); and
• Academic qualifications.

In the case of nominations, the nomination must also contain the full name, address/email address and contact details of the person or organisation making the nomination and a signed acceptance of the nomination by the nominee.
 
Mr Magwanishe said a list of all the nominations/applications received will be published in order to allow members of the public to comment on the suitability of candidates. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening process.

Issued by the Parliamentary Communication Services on behalf of the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, Bulelani Magwanishe