Windhoek's Senior Pay Packets To the Town Council of the City of Windhoek
HAVING regard to the matter of the appointment of a new CEO for the City of Windhoek, the Windhoek Ratepayers Association has decided to address the City of Windhoek on this issue by way of an open letter.
It appears that the City of Windhoek intends to appoint a CEO at an
approximate remuneration of N$1.3 million per annum.
This, at a stage when the City of Windhoek is not in the best of
financial conditions (with substantial outstanding debts to,
amongst others, the Government) and is already paying a substantial
amount for salaries for its other employees.
What substantiates and justifies such remuneration? Having
regard to the remuneration of other similar positions - either in
government or in private enterprise - it appears that the
remuneration offered is about double of what the pay for such
comparable positions would be.
It is thus with concern that the Windhoek Ratepayers Association
notes the substantial amount offered.
Additionally it can be expected that, apart from the
remuneration offered, there will be other expenses to be paid, like
travelling expenses.
And it will come as no surprise that a lot of candidates have
probably applied for such position.
It can only be hoped that the final selection of a suitable
person to this top position will be well thought through and be
based on a joint decision by the Council It would therefore be
appreciated if the City of Windhoek explains the reasoning behind
such a pay package and possibly re-thinks whether such remuneration
is justified and necessary .
Windhoek Ratepayers Association
Address supplied
This, at a stage when the City of Windhoek is not in the best of
financial conditions (with substantial outstanding debts to,
amongst others, the Government) and is already paying a substantial
amount for salaries for its other employees.What substantiates and
justifies such remuneration? Having regard to the remuneration of
other similar positions - either in government or in private
enterprise - it appears that the remuneration offered is about
double of what the pay for such comparable positions would be.It is
thus with concern that the Windhoek Ratepayers Association notes
the substantial amount offered.Additionally it can be expected
that, apart from the remuneration offered, there will be other
expenses to be paid, like travelling expenses.And it will come as
no surprise that a lot of candidates have probably applied for such
position.It can only be hoped that the final selection of a
suitable person to this top position will be well thought through
and be based on a joint decision by the Council It would therefore
be appreciated if the City of Windhoek explains the reasoning
behind such a pay package and possibly re-thinks whether such
remuneration is justified and necessary .Windhoek Ratepayers
Association
Address supplied