ActionSA Rejects the Appointment of Mr. Andile Gobinca as Secretary to the Johannesburg Municipality and Will Seek Legal Advice
Nobuhle Mthembu
ActionSA City of Johannesburg Caucus Leader
ActionSA rejects the appointment of Mr. Andile Gobinca as Secretary to the Johannesburg Municipality due to his lack of the necessary qualifications for the position.
While we acknowledge his alternative academic achievements, we firmly believe that this position should be held by an individual with relevant legal qualifications and experience in local governance, as well as a well-rounded understanding of the legal field.
ActionSA cannot participate in setting a precedent where candidates are appointed who are not unquestionably fit for the position. Consequently, ActionSA will seek legal advice with the aim of rescinding this detrimental decision, where the Council opted to endorse someone without suitable qualifications.
It is important to highlight that this is the same Council that also overlooked Mohammed Ismail Khan for the position of Integrity Commissioner despite his qualifications. Mr. Khan has practiced as an attorney for over 21 years and served as a Magistrate for 22 years. Additionally, Mr. Khan is not affiliated with any political party.
ActionSA contends that if the Council is serious about rebuilding our City, this must be reflected in the decisions we make. Our principled value of ethical leadership obviates our strong disapproval of this appointment.
We previously cautioned the Council when they appointed Mayor Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, a grade 10 certificate holder, in 2023. Despite our concerns, we were met with insults, and today, the City is in a state of disaster as a consequence of hiring a questionable competency.
ActionSA believes in the professionalisation of the public sector and insists that appointments should be based on merit, competence and a commitment to ethical service. We urge that those responsible for candidate selection be objective and fair during the shortlisting process to ensure the City is staffed by skilled professionals who can effectively support its mandate.
ActionSA Rejects the Appointment of Mr. Andile Gobinca as Secretary to the Johannesburg Municipality and Will Seek Legal Advice
ActionSA rejects the appointment of Mr. Andile Gobinca as Secretary to the Johannesburg Municipality due to his lack of the necessary qualifications for the position.
While we acknowledge his alternative academic achievements, we firmly believe that this position should be held by an individual with relevant legal qualifications and experience in local governance, as well as a well-rounded understanding of the legal field.
ActionSA cannot participate in setting a precedent where candidates are appointed who are not unquestionably fit for the position. Consequently, ActionSA will seek legal advice with the aim of rescinding this detrimental decision, where the Council opted to endorse someone without suitable qualifications.
It is important to highlight that this is the same Council that also overlooked Mohammed Ismail Khan for the position of Integrity Commissioner despite his qualifications. Mr. Khan has practiced as an attorney for over 21 years and served as a Magistrate for 22 years. Additionally, Mr. Khan is not affiliated with any political party.
ActionSA contends that if the Council is serious about rebuilding our City, this must be reflected in the decisions we make. Our principled value of ethical leadership obviates our strong disapproval of this appointment.
We previously cautioned the Council when they appointed Mayor Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, a grade 10 certificate holder, in 2023. Despite our concerns, we were met with insults, and today, the City is in a state of disaster as a consequence of hiring a questionable competency.
ActionSA believes in the professionalisation of the public sector and insists that appointments should be based on merit, competence and a commitment to ethical service. We urge that those responsible for candidate selection be objective and fair during the shortlisting process to ensure the City is staffed by skilled professionals who can effectively support its mandate.