I have been advised by the department as follows:
(1) (a) GCEO – Advertised 14 May 2017 (no successful candidate) and again on 21 January 2018.
COO – Advertised 14 May 2017.
CFO – Advertised 14 January 2018.
(b) The names of each candidate that applied cannot be divulged as individuals apply in confidence for positions.
(c) (i) & (ii) Several candidates were shortlisted for each of the positions. Names can, however, not be divulged as this is confidential information.
(d)The selection panel for each of the positions consisted of SABC Board members under the guidance of the Chairperson of the Board as well as a representative of the recruitment agency.
2. (a) & (b) The annual remuneration packages for each of the current Executive Directors of the SABC are as follows:
These packages are significantly lower than those of the previous Executive Directors and amount to 1.1% of the current salary bill.
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
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