Appointment Director: Community Safety and Mobility.

The Executive Mayor of George, Browen Johnson strongly condemns the recent inflammatory headlines and irresponsible social media commentary surrounding the appointment process for the position of Director: Community Safety and Mobility.At the Special Council continuation meeting on 24 November, Council considered and approved the recommendation for the appointment. In line with standard practice, the appointment can only be made public once the preferred candidate has formally accepted the offer, subject to the concurrence of the MEC for Local Government.

The Municipality confirms that a comprehensive, transparent, and duly compliant recruitment and selection process was undertaken in accordance with the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers. This process included the formal advertisement of the post, longlisting and shortlisting of candidates, requisite screening, and a structured competency-based assessment process.

The candidate identified as the preferred appointee satisfies all statutory qualification and competency requirements and was unanimously recommended by the duly constituted Selection Panel.

Ald Johnson is further concerned about the circulation of leaked, dated correspondence that referenced an acting appointment on social media. This confidential letter dates back several months.  All matters raised in that correspondence were clarified through the formal recruitment and screening procedures. The use of outdated and misleading information to cast doubt on the integrity of the process or the competence of the recommended candidate is unfounded and irresponsible.

“ I urge the public and media to avoid spreading misinformation and to respect the established governance procedures that ensure skilled and capable professionals are appointed to serve the people of George,” said Ald Johnson.