Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Mr Senzo Mchunu welcomes the new Cabinet appointments of Ms Yoliswa Makhasi as the Director- General of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), and Mr Busani Ngcaweni as the Principal of the National School of Government (NSG).
Minister Mchunu says the appointments come at the time when this 6th Administration expect that this portfolio provides a visionary and strategic approach based on the fundamentals of what a Public Service should deliver in working towards a capable, ethical and developmental state in order to address the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality as identified in the Presidential Priorities for this administration.
“We require a well-run and an effectively coordinated state institutions with skilled public servants who are committed to the public good and are capable of delivering consistently high-quality services, while prioritizing the nation’s developmental objectives.
We therefore welcome the two new Heads of these departments to provide leadership in ensuring that public servants are the change agents, enablers and facilitators of integrated good governance and public administration towards meeting the goals of the 6th Administration” says Minister Mchunu.
The NSG plays a significant role in leading initiatives for public service training and development for the purpose of professionalising the Public Service through the learning and development of public officials.
“The NSG is accordingly an enabler in the development of a capable state by ensuring well capacitated public servants who serve citizens professionally and industriously.” Minister Mchunu adds.
Enquiries:
Mr Vukani Mbhele, Ministerial Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 076 523 0085
E-mail: Vukani.mbhele@dpsa.gov.za
