Hlaudi Motsoeneng has been confirmed as the chief operations officer of the SABC.
Communications Minister Faith Muthambi announced the appointment on Tuesday night after receiving a recommendation by the SABC board.
Motsoeneng had been acting chief operations officer of the corporation.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela had recommended that the SABC fill the "long-outstanding vacant post" with a qualified permanent incumbent. She found that Motsoeneng had lied about his qualifications, including claiming that he had passed matric.
