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ADMINISTRATION
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FROM JUTA ACADEMIC
THIRD EDITION MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT GERRIT VAN DER WALDT (editor)
IAN PALMER, NISHENDRA MOODLEY BUILDING A CAPABLE STATE AND SUSAN PARNELL
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT
ERNST J VAN DER WESTHUIZEN (EDITOR)
A South African perspective on theories, politics and processes
ence in the Public Sector
blic sector needs managers who are knowledgeable, skilful
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT
A South African perspective on theories, politics and processes
• Contextualise the local sphere of government witShin a sysTtem oAf co-opTerativeE governance and intergovernmental relations
he significant issues in our society. Managing for Excellence in tor third edition has been updated with this in mind. As with its
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MaEnxacgeilnlegnfor Human Resource Management in Government: A South African perspective on theories, politics and
This book is written to orientate and capacitate scholars and practitioners in the field of local governance. It is also an essential resource for political representatives, municipal officials, community-based organisations and development agencies.
processes.
processes explores the many facets of the employment relationship within government institutions.
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About the Editor
blication contributes to the study of Public Management by incorporating and management practices not traditionally regarded as the domain gement, but which nevertheless enrich this field of study, and by
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Prof Gerrit van der Waldt is a NRF-rated researcher and his scholarly interests span a number of related sub-fields within Public Management and Governance. He is currently Research Professor: Public Governance attached to North West University.
t theory with existing public sector management practice. ion of Managing for Excellence in the Public Sector
third Edition
GERRIT VAN DER WALDT (editor)
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paradigms in the study of public Administration, New Public
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topical and current information that encourages continuous self-evaluation; and
an interactive structure with activities, questions, research reports and the latest court decisions related to the HR field.
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Written by a team of experienced and emerging authors with up-to-date views and covering current research projects, Human Resource Management in Government: A South African perspective on theories, politics and processes is indispensable for all public managers, HR specialists, corporate strategists, trade unions, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate Public Administration and Management students.
in areas such Human
These activities include strategic employment processes, such a
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resource management. Key features include:
in the Public Sector
SERVICE DELIVERY IN POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA
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the latest local and international applied research and practice;
insight into the public human resource management functions;
best practices in talent management;
trends and best practices in human resource management in the public sector in other African and developing countries;
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT
IAN PALMER, NISHENDRA MOODLEY AND SUSAN PARNELL
CHRIS VAN DER WALT, ANNALISE VENTER, KATLEGO PHUTIAGAE ERIC NEALER, TITOS KHALO & SHIKHA VYAS-DOORGAPERSAD
About the editor
A South African perspective on theories, politics and processes
Ernst J van der Westhuizen is Professor of Public Administration in the Department of Public ministration and Management at Unisa. He joined the teaching profession in 1988 following a in human resources in the public service, and is the author of numerous articles for local
international accredited journals. Prof van der Westhuizen is registered as a Master HR
n the category Learning and Development with the South African Board for People also received the Researcher of the Year Award in the School of Management
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Gerrit van der Waldt
The sustainable development goals signed in 2016 marked a new phase in global development thinking, one which is focused on ecologically
and fiscally sustainable human settlements. Few countries offer a better testing ground for their attainment than post-apartheid South Africa. Since the coming to power of the African National Congress, the country has undergone a policy making revolution, driven by an urgent need to improve access to services for the country’s black majority.
BUILDING MUNICIPAL MANAGEMAENT
THIRD EDITION
A quarter century on from the fall of apartheid, Building a Capable State asks what lessons can be learned from the South African experience.
The book assesses whether the South African government has succeeded in improving service delivery, focusing on the vital sectors of water and sanitation, energy, roads, public transport and housing. Emphasising the often-overlooked role of local government institutions and finance, the book demonstrates that effective service delivery can have a profound impact on the social structure of emerging economies, and must form an integral part of any future development strategy.
T H I R D E D I T I O N
MUNICIPAL
Essential reading for students and practitioners across
the social sciences, public finance and engineering sectors.
The authors take a bird’s-eye view of issues such as the constitutional dispensation, regulatory frameworks, municipal administrative and managerial systems, community and political dynamics, as well as municipal functions and services.
‘A rich, comprehensive but sober analysis of progress achieved by the South African public sector in the two decades after apartheid.’ WILLIAM COBBETT, DIRECTOR, CITIES ALLIANCE
‘A landmark critical review drawing on a rich evidence base from both academic and practitioner perspectives.’
STEPHEN ESSEX, PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
‘This brilliantly researched book holds lessons for the many countries dealing with rapid urbanisation.’
JULIO D. DÁVILA, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Licensed for sale in South Africa only; not for export.
This third edition reflects new features of, and the latest developments in, the local sphere of government, which makes the book even more relevant to –
ERNST J VAN DER WESTHUIZEN (EDITOR)
www.juta.co.za
Serving the people
MANAGEMENT
What are the dynamics around the quality and quantity of municipal services in South Africa? What kind of systemic, structural and managerial adjustments should be made to
Serving the people
improve local government? Who decides what in municipalities? How could
active citizen participation in local affairs be stimulated? These and other questions are addressed in
CAPABLE
Municipal Management: Serving the people 3e.
• Appreciate the role and functioning of local, district and metropolitan municipalities in South Africa
• Uncover core municipal policies, strategies and programmes
ity for eff • Comprehend the significance of municipal capac
ective
• Pinpoint best practice regarding managerial systems, processes and procedures.
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