Top security job up for grabs as ANC gives up on favourite Cecil Burgess
Candidates for the intelligence inspector-general job have a week to apply now that the ANC has stopped trying to get its man, Cecil Burgess, appointed
The ANC has finally given up on getting Cecil Burgess appointed as inspector-general of intelligence. Now other aspirants have a week to apply for the job. Parliament’s joint standing committee on intelligence chairman Charles Nqakula has invited applications for the post which has been vacant for a-year-and-a-half. Applicants will undergo checking on qualifications and secret security clearance. The successful candidate is expected to work independently and without fear or bias. Applications close on October 28. The ANC has failed repeatedly to get the two thirds majority needed to get Burgess appointed. In chairing the ad hoc committees on Nkandla and the secrecy bill, Burgess displayed unwavering commitment to advancing the government line. Lobby group took to social media this week, urging hopeful candidates to apply. The work of intelligence services came under scrutiny recently, first over the validity of security clearance checks for candidates seeking to replace Thuli Madons...
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