The Zimbabwean government bypassed two leading candidates for the National Social Security Authority general manager position. Officials selected Charles Shava despite his fifth-place ranking among seven finalists. Shava achieved 59.8 percent during assessment interviews conducted by private consultants and the former board. His score fell below the required 62 percent benchmark for this senior role.
Gilfern Moyo topped the candidate list with 67.6 percent while Tendai Kapumha secured second place at 65.7 percent. The recruitment consultant formally recommended both high-scoring applicants for appointment based on their assessment center performance and oral interviews. Four candidates met or approached the minimum standard compared to Shava's lower achievement.
Former board chairman Emmanuel Fundira faced dismissal after challenging the government's decision to ignore consultant recommendations. Labour minister Edgar Moyo terminated Fundira's appointment without citing specific legal grounds from relevant legislation. Christopher Dube leads the newly appointed board, replacing Fundira's dismissed team.
Gilfern Moyo topped the candidate list with 67.6 percent while Tendai Kapumha secured second place at 65.7 percent. The recruitment consultant formally recommended both high-scoring applicants for appointment based on their assessment center performance and oral interviews. Four candidates met or approached the minimum standard compared to Shava's lower achievement.
Former board chairman Emmanuel Fundira faced dismissal after challenging the government's decision to ignore consultant recommendations. Labour minister Edgar Moyo terminated Fundira's appointment without citing specific legal grounds from relevant legislation. Christopher Dube leads the newly appointed board, replacing Fundira's dismissed team.
