PALAMA Training Programmes and Courses

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PALAMA Training Programmes and Courses Presentation of PALAMA’s Training Programmes and Courses to ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE 3rd PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMISTS’ FORUM Presented by: Dr Thami Shezi 29 November 2011 Kruger Gate Protea Hotel 1 Content Introduction PALAMA’s Mandate Strategic Partnerships Delivery Agreement for Outcome 12 Organisational Priorities for 2011-12 Administration Training Management Training Induction Leadership Training Conclusion 2 Introduction South Africa is working towards a developmental state. Being developmental requires of the State to be able to lead in the strategic orientation of the country. For the State to lead, technical and organizational capabilities are key. Such capability must allow the State to translate broad objectives into programmes and projects for implementation, which requires – Proper training at all levels, Leadership development both at executive and civil service levels, Re-orientation, engendering new doctrines, culture and practices at all levels, and Acquiring and retaining skilled personnel. 3 PALAMA’S Mandate In terms of the Public Service Act of 1994 (as amended) There shall be a training institution listed as a Schedule 1 national department The management and administration of such institution shall be under the control of the Minister for Public Service and Administration Such institution Shall provide such training or cause such training to be provided or conduct such examinations or tests or cause such examinations or tests to be conducted as the Head of the institute may with the approval of the Minister decide or as may be prescribed as a qualification for the appointment or transfer of persons in or to the public service; May issue diplomas or certificates or cause diplomas or certificates to be issued to persons who have passed such examinations 4 Strategic Partnerships PALAMA has established strategic partnerships with other government departments to support the rollout of key strategic programmes, e.g. DPSA for the Service Delivery Improvement Plans National Treasury for Standard Chart of Account (SCOA) training and Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) for Local government Collaborative arrangements also exist between PALAMA and a number of HEIs, in particular in the delivery of the EMDP, AMDP and Executive Development programmes. Key to these partnering arrangements is the understanding and support for PALAMA vision, strategic thrusts and approach to training delivery for the public service 5 PALAMA’S Mandate cont.. In the words of the Minister for Public Service and Administration at the last Budget Vote speech (26 May 2011) he said: 6 Notable also is