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Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)

Chapter 4: Administration of Auditor-General

Part 1: Deputy Auditor-General

31. Appointment of Deputy Auditor-General

 

(1) The Auditor-General, after consulting the oversight mechanism, must appoint a person with appropriate qualifications and experience as the Deputy Auditor-General.

 

(2) The person appointed as the Deputy Auditor-General holds office—
(a) for an agreed term not exceeding five years, but which is renewable for one further period of no longer than five years; and
(b) on terms and conditions determined by the Auditor-General, which must include performance standards.