The South African government is looking to increase the term lengths of directors-general (DGs) to 10 years, to improve stability and reduce political interference.
Acting Public Service and Administration Minister Thulas Nxesi, during his budget speech, said the policy change, which is part of a framework to overhaul the public service, is before Parliament, News24 reported.
The high turnover of DGs has been cited as a reason for the change, as acting DGs often fill positions for years.