Mandating Procedures of Provinces Act, 2008
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Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No. 103 of 1994)RegulationsPublic Service Regulations, 2016Chapter 5 : Senior Management Service87A. Extension of term of head of department |
| (1) | The relevant executive authority may at the expiry of the term of office of a head of department or at the expiry of an extended term of office, extend that term for a period of not more than five years at a time if the head of department— |
| (a) | achieved an overall average performance rating of fully effective in relation to his or her duties over that term; |
| (b) | continues to meet the inherent requirements of the post; and |
| (c) | remains a fit and proper person. |
| (2) | The relevant executive authority and head of department may agree on an extension not more than six calendar months before the expiry of the term of the contract. |
[Regulation 87A inserted by section 34 of the Public Service Amendment Regulations, 2023, Notice No. R. 3971, GG49517, dated 20 October 2023 - effective 1 November 2023]
