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Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act

Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act. 3 September 2009 Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment Office for Ethical Standards and Professional Integrity. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act. what is different from the past

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Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act

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  1. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act 3 September 2009 Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment Office for Ethical Standards and Professional Integrity

  2. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act • what is different from the past • role of the Commissioner • guidelines and determinations • code of ethics • workforce data • what it means for you in practice • action to get ready Outline of presentation

  3. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act • principles rather than rules What is different?

  4. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act Public Sector Principles: • public focus • responsiveness • collaboration • excellence • employer of choice • ethical behaviour and professional integrity • legal requirements

  5. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act • principles rather than rules • common employment framework What is different

  6. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act Application across the public sector • objects • principles • code of ethics • performance management and development • governance • annual reporting • SAES • transfer provisions

  7. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act • What is different? • principles rather than rules • common employment framework • role of the Commissioner • role of Chief Executives • performance management • legislative backing for the SAES • attached office • governance • reviews

  8. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act Role of the Commissioner • advance the objects of the Act and promote observance of the principles • issue a code of ethics • issue determinations and guidelines • monitor and report • provide advice • reviews/investigations • other duties as required

  9. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act Existing determinations • Standard 1 – workforce programs • Standard 2 – classifications, employment, assignment and redeployment • Standard 3 – conditions of employment • Standard 4 – minimum standards for performance, conduct and discipline • Standard 8 – data All to be rescinded

  10. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act Framework for new determinations • is there an absolute requirement? • is a guideline more appropriate? • are the regulations sufficient?

  11. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act • classification structures and conditions of employment • other standard employment practices eg flexible working arrangements employment opportunity programs code of ethics • workforce data • recruitment, appointment • misconduct, discipline, termination Determinations/guidelines specified in the Act

  12. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act New determinations/guidelines to cover: • a focus on service delivery • responsiveness • employer of choice • a public sector wide perspective • collaboration • accountability • governance

  13. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act Improving responsiveness to government priorities • building a high service culture • linking priorities with capabilities • better performance planning • building a highly skilled workforce • new jobs to meet changing needs • supporting stronger community links

  14. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act Content of a Code of Ethics • provisions directed towards observance of the principles • provisions governing conduct

  15. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act What does it mean for you in practice? • workforce strategies that support the achievement of the principles • workforce strategies that achieve whole of government objectives • common employment arrangements • opportunity to do things differently • a new focus on high performance, strong values and greater accountability

  16. Presentation to SA Government HR Directors on Public Sector Act What do you need to do to get ready? • respond to draft regulations • engage on the Code of Ethics • comment of draft guidelines and determinations • incorporation of the principles in departmental practices • review performance management processes • review internal review process

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