The Democratic Alliance has stressed that there will be no ‘jobs for friends’\u00a0in senior positions at those municipalities it recently won in Gauteng in the local elections.<\/p>\n
The party announced on Monday that it will open up its recruitment process to all.<\/p>\n
John Moodey, DA Gauteng leader, said in a statement that senior positions – particularly municipal managers and heads of departments – in the DA-led administrations of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Mogale City, will not be given to party members.<\/p>\n
Instead positions will be open to transparent recruitment processes ensuring that only the most competent individuals are employed to move these cities forward.<\/p>\n
“The DA will appoint suitably qualified and competent people into positions who are fit for purpose and can fulfil the responsibilities of the office that they carry.<\/p>\n
“It is vital that residents receive quality service, on time and in a dignified manner. This can only be done when competent staff are employed to serve the people of the metros we govern,” Moodey said.<\/p>\n
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