The provincial government has begun the process of recruiting for the soon-to-be vacant post of provincial director-general (DG) in the office of the premier (OTP).The contract of the current DG, Mbulelo Sogoni, ends in December this year.
Sogoni is a former provincial leader of the ruling party and was premier of the province in 2008 when he replaced Nosimo Balindlela.
In May this year, barely two days after he assumed office, premier Phumulo Masualle advertised the position of a deputy director-general in institutional development and organisational support.
OTP also advertised the position of heads of department (HoDs) in social development, transport, human settlements, treasury, sport, recreation, art and culture and safety and liaison.
Provincial spokeswoman Mandisa Titi was not immediately available for comment.
The ruling party and United Democratic Movement (UDM) in the province said they were satisfied with Sogoni’s tenure since he assumed office as DG in 2010.
ANC provincial secretary Oscar Mabuyane praised Sogoni for his ability to make the swift transition from politician to administrator.
“We are very satisfied with his work and the kind of leadership he has shown,” Mabuyane said.
UDM MPL Max Mhlathi, said his party would support Sogoni’s re-appointment if he were to be considered.
“Sogoni has showed a high level of leadership skills,” Mhlathi said.
Democratic Alliance leader in the province, Athol Trollip, urged premier Masualle to avoid cadre deployment when considering a candidate to replace Sogoni.
“If I were to base my judgment on his tenure in office, on the current state of the province, I’d score him very low. But it would be unfair to put the rest of the blame on the DG,” Trollip said.
The candidate will be responsible for aligning departmental planning to national and provincial priorities, and managing corporate services in the department.
The closing date for applications is October 24. — siphem@dispatch.co.za
Race is on for Bhisho plum job
Sogoni is a former provincial leader of the ruling party and was premier of the province in 2008 when he replaced Nosimo Balindlela.
In May this year, barely two days after he assumed office, premier Phumulo Masualle advertised the position of a deputy director-general in institutional development and organisational support.
OTP also advertised the position of heads of department (HoDs) in social development, transport, human settlements, treasury, sport, recreation, art and culture and safety and liaison.
Provincial spokeswoman Mandisa Titi was not immediately available for comment.
The ruling party and United Democratic Movement (UDM) in the province said they were satisfied with Sogoni’s tenure since he assumed office as DG in 2010.
ANC provincial secretary Oscar Mabuyane praised Sogoni for his ability to make the swift transition from politician to administrator.
“We are very satisfied with his work and the kind of leadership he has shown,” Mabuyane said.
UDM MPL Max Mhlathi, said his party would support Sogoni’s re-appointment if he were to be considered.
“Sogoni has showed a high level of leadership skills,” Mhlathi said.
Democratic Alliance leader in the province, Athol Trollip, urged premier Masualle to avoid cadre deployment when considering a candidate to replace Sogoni.
“If I were to base my judgment on his tenure in office, on the current state of the province, I’d score him very low. But it would be unfair to put the rest of the blame on the DG,” Trollip said.
The candidate will be responsible for aligning departmental planning to national and provincial priorities, and managing corporate services in the department.
The closing date for applications is October 24. — siphem@dispatch.co.za
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