Msunduzi Metropolis Corridor.
An inner investigation has been launched by Msunduzi Municipality following claims of tampering with recruitment paperwork, lacking recordings, and interference within the choice course of for the deputy municipal supervisor for group companies.
The allegations, which embody the manipulation of scorecards to favour an unqualified candidate, had been detailed in a confidential report offered throughout a particular council assembly held on the Metropolis Corridor final Friday.
The assembly, which had solely 4 objects on the agenda, was closed to the general public.
Opposition councillors confirmed the investigation however declined to remark, citing the confidential nature of the discussions.
In line with a supply near the matter, 10 candidates had been shortlisted, and 7 had been eradicated, leaving three finalists.
“We had been shocked to be taught that the fabric used through the recruitment course of was stolen and a few tampered with. They tampered with scorecards to favour an individual who isn’t certified for the job. There are plans to depart the qualifying candidate out within the chilly.”
The supply added that the appearing metropolis supervisor revealed the irregularities after a competency evaluation confirmed the unqualified candidate as the popular possibility.
“She then talked about the tampering with the fabric, and we mentioned no, we are able to’t go forward with the appointment. There should be an investigation into the matter.
“It’s apparent that some felony parts are at play, and they’re attempting to control the method for his or her egocentric causes.”
The supply confirmed that the appointment has been placed on maintain pending the end result of the investigation.
The place has remained vacant for 2 years and can proceed to be crammed in an appearing capability.
A second supply claimed political interference was behind the disruptions.
“We discover the interference and rating tampering surprising. The disappearance of the documentation and the recordings is a sign that the rot has no finish.
“The safety of confidential data is essential, and on this case, this reveals the lengths corrupt minds would go to have what they need. The individual they need for the place has hyperlinks to a high-ranking politician in Msunduzi, in order that’s why they’re ready to stoop this low,” the second supply mentioned.
Municipal spokesperson Ntobeko Mkhize confirmed that an investigation was underway.
“The municipality can verify that the method to completely fill the deputy municipal supervisor place for group companies is at present the topic of an inner investigation. As such, we’re unable to touch upon the specifics of the matter at this stage.
“The municipality takes any allegation of procedural irregularities very critically, and the integrity of recruitment processes stays a prime precedence. As soon as the investigation is concluded, additional particulars might be made out there based mostly on its findings,” mentioned Mkhize.
This text first appeared in The Witness.