Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000)RegulationsLocal Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior ManagersChapter 3 : Recruitment, Selection and Appointment15. Interviews |
| (1) | The selection panel must conduct interviews within 21 days of screening the candidates. |
| (2) | The selection panel for a specific post must remain the same throughout the screening and interviewing process. |
| (3) | The selection panel must keep records of every panel member's individual assessment of the interviewed candidates. |
| (4) | The determination of candidates to be recommended for appointment must be considered by way of consensus between the members of the selection panel. |
| (5) | If consensus cannot be reached, a dissenting member may record his or her concerns in the minutes, whereafter the issue may be voted upon, with each member of the selection panel entitled to one vote. |
| (6) | The selection panel must recommend the second and third suitable candidates to minimise delays that may arise in the filling of the post if the first choice candidate declines or does not accept the offer of employment. |