Public service comprises 0.5% of foreigners, parliament hears
The policy on the use of foreigners to address HR and skills needs in the public service is being revised, says Mzamo Buthelezi
10 September 2024 - 09:47
Public service and administration minister Mzamo Buthelezi says there are 6,220 foreigners employed in the public service.
In a written reply to a parliamentary question by ActionSA MP Kgosi Letlape, Buthelezi said foreigners made up only 0.5% of the estimated 1.2-million public servants, and that included those with permanent residency status and temporary employees...
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