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Memorandum from the Parliamentary Office
National Assembly Question : 1192
Mr L W Greyling (DA) to ask the Minister of Energy:
(1) Whether (a) she and (b) the Deputy Minister has each employed a
ministerial special advisor; if so,
(2) (a) what is the name of the special advisor, (b) when was the advisor
appointed, (c) what are the duties of the advisor, (d) at what post
level was the appointment made, (e) what is the salary level of the
advisor, (f) what is the duration of the employment contract entered
into with the advisor and (g) why was it necessary to appoint the
advisor? NW1430E
Reply :
1. Yes. The Minister has appointed two special advisers, in accordance
with the Ministerial Handbook. There is no provision for the
appointment of a Special Adviser by the Deputy Minister.
2. a) The Special Advisers are Mr LSD Thobejane and Mr G Lucas.
b) June 2014.
c) The duties, post and salary levels and duration of the
employment contracts are in line with the provisions of the
Ministerial Handbook and other applicable prescripts.
d) To provide relevant advice to the Minister.