S outh A frican Police Service - Institute for Security Studies

8. MEDIUM-TERM HUMAN RESOURCE (HR)
MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Strategic Plan 2010 to 2014
8.1 The SAPS’ human resources are the single-most important resource that it has at its
disposal. Human resources are by nature both diverse and dynamic, requiring an
integrated approach to their utilization, management and development. A structured
approach to the managing of human resources must take into consideration factors
such as the requirements of legislation, government, the service beneficiaries of the
SAPS as well as the individuals that comprise its workforce. This will ensure a more
responsive and cohesive approach towards the management of human resources
within the SAPS. The Medium-Term Personnel Framework will address the urgent
need to direct the SAPS towards a more Integrative HR Management approach.
The Medium-Term Personnel Framework was introduced with the main objective to
institutionalise the key values and principles of the Public Service as also reflected in
the SAPS Regulations, 2008, and is divided into the following six pillars:
8.1.1 Staffing Plan: Will ensure the effective, efficient and economic planning, forecasting
and distribution of new entry level personnel to meet the future HR demands within
the scope of specific job requirements and employment equity guidelines taking into
consideration other environmental factors impacting on the overall staffing plan.
8.1.2 Staffing practices: Will ensure fair and effective procedures and processes for
recruitment, appointment, promotion, deployment, etc. of personnel to meet the
SAPS’ needs and to ensure the well-being of employees.
8.1.3 Remuneration and Conditions of Services: Will ensure the attraction and retention
of personnel and the enhancement of their performance through appropriate pay,
benefits and working conditions.
8.1.4 Performance Management: Will foster productivity and effectiveness by maximizing
and maintaining individual and team performance.
8.1.5 Human Resource Development: Will improve the SAPS’ effectiveness by fostering
the skills and knowledge of personnel.
8.1.6 Labour Relations: Will foster and maintain a good working relationship between
personnel and the SAPS by recognizing mutual dependence.
8.2 The following strategic priorities have been determined for the managing of the HR
capacity in the SAPS, in line with the aforementioned factors:
● Recruiting of personnel;
● Optimising personnel utilisation;
● Developing human resources;
● Implementing Employment Equity;
● Implementing performance management;
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