Public management is managing public resources and services. The government appoints public managers to manage public affairs.
Public management is not just about managing government services. It also includes managing other social, cultural, and economic programs that the public can access.
The role of a public manager includes: •Developing and implementing policies to address social problems; •Providing leadership in the development of new programs or policies; •Managing programs that provide community services such as education, housing, welfare, health care, law enforcement, etc.; and •Providing leadership in the development of new programs or policies.
Who is responsible for public management and governance in South Africa?
The Department of Public Service and Administration is the government department that handles public management and governance in South Africa.
The department handles the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public service reform programmes aimed at improving service delivery to the public. The department also ensures that all government resources are used effectively and efficiently in order to deliver services to the public.
Why is public service important in South Africa?
Public service is important in South Africa because it is a key pillar of the country’s democracy. Public service is an essential component of a democratic society and the state has an obligation to provide it.
The Constitution guarantees that public service will be provided in a non-partisan manner and that it will be provided without fear, favour or prejudice. The Constitution also guarantees that all citizens have access to public services on an equal basis, irrespective of race, gender, ethnic group or any other grounds.
Public services are delivered by state departments and agencies as well as by NGOs and private companies contracted by the state. Public services are financed from both public funds (taxes) and private funds (contributions).
It is important to know that public service is not just about the government. It’s also about how companies should treat their employees and the people they do business with.
