Thuthukile Zuma was promoted to a senior position despite her lack of experience.

JOHANNESBURG - One of President Jacob Zuma's daughters, Thuthukile Zuma, reportedly earns almost R1 million a year.

The _Mail & Guardian _ newspaper is reporting that 25-year-old Thuthukile was given the powerful position of Chief of Staff in the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services Department.

She was promoted within two months from a public liaison officer to chief of staff despite her lack of experience.

Suggestions are that one needs at least five to 10 years of experience.

Although the post which she now holds was never advertised, ministers reportedly have the discretion to appoint someone without opening it to the public.

The chief of staff looks after all employees at the department and must look at the minister's budget.

No complaints about Thuthukile's appointment have been filed at the human resources department.

The president announced the formation of a new telecommunications ministry two months ago.

The Presidency says it will not comment on the claims.