eThekwini ordered to nullify 3 senior posts after ‘tainted’ selection process - EWN

The eThekwini Municipality has been ordered by the Durban High Court to set aside the appointments of three senior managers following what it called a ‘tainted’ selection process.

One of the people who was hired for a managerial position did not meet the minimum requirements for the job.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought the challenge against the appointments, accusing the municipality of trying to rush the process and bypassing the legislation.

In June last year, the eThekwini Municipality advertised three senior manager positions.

One of those was the executive director for public safety position.

The position required a law degree; however, Bhekinkosi Mkhize, who was hired, only had an honours degree in arts.

The court ruling also shows Ednick Msweli was appointed as the executive director for technical services despite an adverse finding by the Auditor General against him, in that he failed to address the pollution in eThekwini water systems.

The ruling found several other irregularities in the interview and selection process, with the appointments being declared unlawful.

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