WATCH: Public Protector interview: Adv. Kevin Sifiso Malunga

Deputy Public Protector Kevin Malunga does not have the required security clearance to get his boss's job, a parliamentary committee heard on Thursday.

The ad hoc committee tasked with finding Thuli Madonsela's replacement had received a letter from the State Security Agency bringing into question Malunga's qualification for the position.

Malunga is one of the 14 candidates vying to fill Madonsela's shoes when her 7-year term ends in October.