National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)Chapter 4 : Board, Staff and Assets of Authority22. Appointment of chief executive officer |
| (1) | The Board must, with the approval of the Shareholding Minister, appoint a chief executive officer within three months of the incorporation date, or such longer period as the Shareholding Minister may determine. |
| (2) | The Board must invite applications for the post of chief executive officer by publishing an advertisement in the media. |
| (3) | A person appointed as chief executive officer must— |
| (a) | have qualifications or experience relevant to the functions of the Authority; |
| (b) | have extensive knowledge of port affairs; and |
| (c) | not be disqualified as contemplated in section 17(a) to (f). |
| (4) | The appointment of the chief executive officer is subject to the conclusion of a performance contract with the Authority. |
| (5) | A chief executive officer— |
| (a) | is appointed for the period specified in his or her letter of appointment; and |
| (b) | may be reappointed. |
| (6) | The person who fulfils the function of the chief executive officer of National Ports Authority (Pty) Ltd immediately prior to the incorporation date serves as the chief executive officer until the Board appoints a chief executive officer in terms of this section. |