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Whether he has found that government departments appoint persons to positions in government departments without following standard hiring processes, potentially bypassing more suitable candidates; if not, what is the position in this regard

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36352/

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a parliamentary question (NW465) from March 19, 2026, about whether government departments appoint personnel without following standard hiring processes. The reply states there is no evidence of systemic non-compliance, emphasizes merit-based and fair recruitment within the Public Service Regulations, and outlines decentralised appointment authority to Executive Authorities. It also notes the possibility of investigations by the Public Service Commission upon request by the Minister and references the Commission’s constitutional mandate to oversee ethical personnel practices.

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investigation referral/commission investigationOngoing

Request/trigger investigation by the Public Service Commission via the Minister (where credible allegations are brought to the Minister)

Where credible allegations are brought to the attention of the Minister, the matter may be referred to the Public Service Commission for investigation, and the Minister may request the Commission to investigate allegations of unfair hiring practices.

Who it is for
The Minister and parties bringing credible allegations to the Minister regarding unfair hiring practices
How to act on it
Bring credible allegations to the attention of the Minister; the Minister may request the Public Service Commission to investigate and may refer the matter for investigation.
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Where credible allegations are brought to the attention of the Minister, the matter may be referred to the Public Service Commission for investigation in accordance with this constitutional mandate.
whistleblowing/reporting channelOngoing

Report alleged irregularities in recruitment and selection processes to your department (HR or Head of Department)

If you witness or become aware of alleged irregularities in recruitment and selection processes, you must immediately report the matter to your department—either to the head of Human Resources or to the Head of Department.

Who it is for
Individuals who witness or become aware of alleged irregularities in recruitment and selection processes in the public service
How to act on it
Immediately report such matters to your department: either to the head of Human Resources, or to the Head of Department.
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Individuals who witness or become aware of alleged irregularities in recruitment and selection processes must immediately report such matters to their departments: either to the head of Human Resources, or to the Head of Department.

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Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36352/

Key Takeaways

  • question NW465
  • Minister of Public Service and Administration
  • date: 19 March 2026
  • issue: alleged irregular hiring practices
  • outcome: no evidence of systemic non-compliance
  • framework: Public Service Regulations, 2016
  • legislation: Public Service Act, 1994
  • authority: decentralised appointment to Executive Authorities
  • possible action: Minister may request Public Service Commission to investigate
  • Public Service Commission mandate: section 196, Constitution 1996

Dates

Opening Date

19 March 2026

Closing Date

19 March 2026