Auditor-General Vacancy: Committee Recommendation and Report

Appointment of the Auditor General

20 October 2020
Chairperson: Ms N Tolashe (ANC)
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Meeting Summary

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Tabled Committee Reports

In this virtual meeting, the Committee considered the adoption of the Committee Report and meeting minutes of 04 August 2020, 14 October 2020 and 20 October 2020.

Members recommended the addition of reasons to substantiate why Ms Tsakani Maluleke was recommended, by the Committee, to take over as Auditor-General of South Africa. Members unanimously adopted the report with the following amendment and addition: “Amongst the reasons given, were her excellent responses to questions on that day, which demonstrated her ability, experience and suitability for the office. In particular, her experience as the current Deputy Auditor-General, especially at a time when the institution is working through the new normal, will put her in good start for the position”.

The meeting minutes of 04 August 2020 and 14 October 2020 were adopted with the proviso that the Committee Secretariat would include Professor Tankiso Moloyi’s candidacy withdrawal in the appropriate meeting report, after verifying the date on which the withdrawal letter was received and acknowledged by the Committee. The meeting minutes of 20 October 2020 were adopted with the proviso that the current meeting’s discussion would be included in the minutes of the morning discussion, so as to have one set of minutes for 20 October 2020. Members of the Committee entrusted the Chairperson to ensure the correct withdrawal date is reflected in the appropriate meeting minutes and verify the accuracy of today’s minutes after the meeting has ended, as this would be the Committee’s last meeting.

Meeting report

The Chairperson welcomed everyone in attendance

Auditor-General Vacancy: Committee Report
The Committee Secretary presented the Committee Report. He noted a recommendation from Mr S Buthelezi (ANC), requesting the inclusion of the Committee’s reasons for recommending Ms Tsakani Maluleke as a suitable candidate for the Auditor-General of South Africa. Mr Buthelezi proposed the following addition: “Amongst the reasons given, were her excellent responses to questions on that day, which demonstrated her ability, experience and suitability for the office. In particular, her experience as the current Deputy Auditor-General, especially at a time when the institution is working through the new normal, will put her in good start for the position”.

Mr N Singh (IFP) agreed with the suggestion to substantiate why Members have chosen the candidate.  

Mr S Somyo (ANC) proposed that the amendment communicate that her current position as Deputy Auditor-General is an added advantage, so that it does not seem like a driver.

The Committee Secretary stated that after taking into consideration Members’ recommendations, the amendment to the report would be “Amongst the reasons given, were her excellent responses to the questions on that day, which demonstrated her ability, experience and suitability for the office. In particular, her experience as the current Deputy Auditor-General, serves as an added advantage, especially at a time when that institution continues to work through the new normal, and will put her in good start for the position”.

Mr Somyo agreed with the addition to the report.  

Ms E Peters (ANC) asked if it is necessary to include the withdrawal of one of the candidates after all 6 candidates were interviewed, in the report.
 
Mr I Morolong (ANC) replied that it is important and should be included in the report. It should be reflected in the report that the Committee fulfilled its obligations and interviewed all 6 candidates, and that one of the candidates withdrew after the process was concluded.

Mr Singh agreed that the report should include the fact that the Committee received a letter of withdrawal from a candidate after the interview process was concluded.

The Chairperson proposed the adoption of the report with amendments

Mr Morolong moved for the adoption of the report with the amendments

Mr W Wessels (FF+) seconded the motion.

The report was approved as amended.

Committee Minutes

The Chairperson proposed the adoption of the meeting minutes for 04 August 2020, 14 October 2020 and 20 October 2020.

Mr Singh asked if the notice on Professor Tankiso Moloyi’s withdrawal was part of the meeting for 4 August 2020. If so, it should be included in the meeting minutes for that day.

The Committee Secretary confirmed that Professor Moloyi withdrew his candidacy after being shortlisted, and stated that he will have to verify the date on which the withdrawal letter was received and acknowledged by the Committee, so it can be reflected in the correct minutes.  

The Chairperson asked Members what would be the best way forward to ensure that the meeting minutes are a true reflection of what occurred?

Mr Morolong proposed that the Committee Secretary go back to the records and confirm with accuracy when that candidate withdrew. If the Committee goes ahead to adopt the minutes, then it does so with the proviso that the candidate’s withdrawal will be included. The Committee will then leave it to the Chairperson to ensure the correct withdrawal date is reflected in the appropriate meeting minutes, given that this is the last meeting for this Committee.

Mr Singh moved for the adoption of the minutes for 04 August 2020.

Mr Morolong seconded the motion

The meeting minutes of 04 August 2020 were adopted.

Ms D Peters (ANC) moved for the adoption of the minutes for 14 October 2020

Mr Singh (IFP) seconded the motion

The meeting minutes of 14 October 2020 were adopted.

The Committee Secretariat proposed that the discussions in this meeting be included in this morning’s meeting minutes, so as to provide one report for 20 October 2020 minutes. The Chairperson will then check the accuracy of the final minutes after the meeting. Therefore, the Committee can adopt the meeting minutes of 20 October 2020, with the proviso that this evening’s discussion will be added once the meeting is concluded.

The Committee unanimously agreed with the proposal.

Closing remarks
The Chairperson, in closing, announced that the report with amendments and meeting minutes, with the provisos, were adopted. She thanked Members for the commitment displayed in engagements.  

The meeting was adjourned.


 

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