Karas grapples with decentralisation

CONCERNS have been raised in the Karas Region over new personnel structures related to the decentralisation process.

A meeting was called here on Thursday to discuss how the process will affect the Ministry of Basic Education, Sport and Culture (MBESC). It was attended by Karas Regional Councillors and top education sector officials.Acting Chief Education Planner for the Karas Region, Godfrey Kleinhans, said that adjustments linked to the implementation of the proposed new structure would eliminate the positions of four or more MBESC officials.The affected positions are those of Chief Education Planner, Deputy Director of Culture, Chief Control Officer and Inspector.Karas Regional Council Chief Regional Officer Salmaan Jacobs described decentralisation as a “continuous process”.”With dialogue like this we should be able to iron out any challenges facing us in the decentralisation process,” he said.It was attended by Karas Regional Councillors and top education sector officials.Acting Chief Education Planner for the Karas Region, Godfrey Kleinhans, said that adjustments linked to the implementation of the proposed new structure would eliminate the positions of four or more MBESC officials.The affected positions are those of Chief Education Planner, Deputy Director of Culture, Chief Control Officer and Inspector.Karas Regional Council Chief Regional Officer Salmaan Jacobs described decentralisation as a “continuous process”.”With dialogue like this we should be able to iron out any challenges facing us in the decentralisation process,” he said.