The Department of Higher Education and Training will re-advertise the CEO position for the National Skills Fund, nearly a year after initially identifying a preferred candidate. The decision stems from the department’s inability to provide essential documentation required to finalize the appointment. This lack of records has effectively stalled the recruitment process, delaying leadership for the fund. Officials have not specified the nature of the missing records or the potential impact on fund operations. The re-advertisement indicates a significant setback in efforts to secure a permanent CEO for the National Skills Fund. This situation raises questions about the department’s administrative procedures and record-keeping practices. The search for a suitable candidate will now begin anew, potentially extending the period without permanent leadership.