an evaluation of the recruitment and selection policy and practice in ...

CHAPTER 5POLICY ANALYSIS5.1 INTRODUCTIONThe research design and process used in the empirical study was described in theprevious chapter. The data collected with the qualitative research is presented inthis chapter. An overview of the governing recruitment and selectio n policy isfollowed by the presentation of the policy checklist and provision evaluation.5.2 POLICY OVERVIEWThe directorate Human Resource Management aims to become an excellentreference site with the best recruitment and selection procedures that providesupport services to the department. The recently incepted recruitment andselection policy (Appendix C), approved 8 December 2001, underwrites theslogan of the directorates HRM policy drive; building a better life for all, byimplementing DWAF policy.The recruitment and selection policy has been developed, using all relevantlegislation. The following has specific relevance:• Labour Relations Act, 1995• Employment Equity Act, 1998• Public Service Regulations, 2001• Public Service Act, 1994 (as amended)• Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1998• Sanctioning guidesThe policy explicitly states that the onus of implementation resides withmanagers and supervisors who must market, apply, regulate and monitorcompliance with its guidelines. The policy holds four main objectives. First it aimsto enhance performance and effective service delivery by prescribing fair,consistent, transparent and efficient guidelines to attracting, selection andappointing necessary talent and thus increasing the department’s human capital.62