Resources conference for the Public Sector
18 April 2007
The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the International Public Management
Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) will be co-hosting the inaugural
International Human Resource Conference, which runs under the theme "Building
Public Sector Human Resource Capacity in a Developmental State." This event
will offer an opportunity for public sector human resource professionals to
come together to discuss challenges that they face today.
The Minister for Public Service and Administration, Ms Geraldine
Fraser-Moleketi, will make the keynote address tomorrow (19 April 2007) at
08h45. Minister Fraser-Moleketi is also expected to participate in a session on
"The implementation of the Charter for the Public Service in Africa" taking
place from 09h30.
Among others, the conference will focus on:
* the challenges in recruiting for the public sector in a development state
and strategies in overcoming these
* retaining a competent and productive public sector workforce
* ensuring effective and sustained development of public sector employees
* building the ideal workforce � future challenges and strategies.
More than 250 participants from across the globe are expected to attend the
conference. Twenty speakers will deliver presentations on a variety of topics,
including:
* challenges in recruiting professionals for provincial service
delivery
* the war for talent: challenges and opportunities for the public service
* challenges in applying affirmative action in the public service
* retaining a competent and productive public sector workforce
* creating commitment in public officials
* the importance of Employee Assistance Programmes for a healthy and productive
workforce
* the human factor in building trust in government
* optimising public service delivery in all three spheres of government.
The conference is scheduled as follows:
Date: 19 to 20 April 2007
Time: 08h30
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
For further information, please contact the Public Service Commission:
Kabelo Ledwaba
Cell: 082 952 0460
Humphrey Ramafoko
Cell: 082 782 1730
Issued by: Public Service Commission
18 April 2007
