Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No. 103 of 1994)

Regulations

Public Service Regulations, 2016

Chapter 5 : Senior Management Service

87A. Extension of term of head of department
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(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]