PHILOSOPHY FOR PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM Government's ...

White Paper on Public Sector ReformHuman Resource Management in the public service means, will beissued. It will be a practical set of principles to be observed by publicservants in the delivery of goods and service in an efficient manner.This approach will help to attract to the public sector, talented personswith various qualifications who are eager to get the job done.The job, however will not be done well or at all, unless• public servants are properly motivated• organisational justice (equity and fairness within the system)prevails• there is due recognition for work done, and• the nature of the work is in accordance with their training,aptitudes and capabilities.(ii)Correct deficiencies in Human Resource Management policies andpractices. It is accepted that deficiencies are inherent in the traditionalapproach taken towards Human Resource Management. Thesedeficiencies include• the absence of clear job descriptions,• continued use of long-term temporary posts and actingappointments,• uncertainty and dissatisfaction with the performance reviewsystem and the overwhelming weight placed on seniority per sefor promotional purposes.These deficiencies result in a lack of motivation, low morale andfrustration which could undermine commitment to self-improvement and