Pretoria - State Security Minister David Mahlobo wants to make the intelligence service a career of choice for the majority of young South Africans.
“We are going to strengthen our internal capacity by engaging various institutions of basic and higher education to secure the future of our intelligence community.
“We will indeed make intelligence a career of choice for many young South Africans and enhance the output of the academy and link up with other institutions with common interests. Internal training and development will be prioritised,” he said on Wednesday.
Minister Mahlobo, who was delivering his first Budget Vote in Parliament, said his department will also continue to build its technological capability, as well as professionalising the intelligence service.
Review of State Security framework
The minister said they have undertaken and finalised a benchmarking exercise to review the State Security Agency (SSA) remuneration framework to ensure that the SSA recruits and retains the best calibre of professionals.
He also announced that the process of putting in place the Veterans’ Association is at an advanced stage.
“This cadreship will be utilised by the department in areas like training, coaching and mentoring.
“Members of the agency will be supported with all the necessary resources to discharge their responsibility and this leadership will also improve the organisational culture,” he said.
Minister Mahlobo said good performance will be recognised, while there will be consequences for poor performance and ill-discipline. - SAnews.gov.za
