Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)

Chapter 2 : Auditor-General

Part 2: Appointment and conditions of employment

9. Acting Auditor-General
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(1)The Deputy Auditor-General assumes the role of acting Auditor-General if—
(a)the Auditor-General is unable to perform the functions of office;
(b)the Auditor-General is absent; or
(c)the appointment of a person as Auditor-General is pending.

 

(2)When acting in terms of subsection (1), the Deputy Auditor-General has all the powers and duties of the Auditor-General.