The Trade, Industry, and Competition Ministry is addressing the leadership vacancies and enhancing corporate governance to ensure the department can effectively execute its mandates related to industrialization, localization, and export-led growth.

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has began the process of filling the vacancies at the institute

Implement systems to ensure that capable and qualified people are appointed to senior positions in municipalities

President Ramaphosa launched phase two of Operation Vulindlela, focusing on spatial inequality, local government performance enhancement, and digital transformation. The Cabinet approved the Roadmap for Digital Transformation of Government, aiming to modernize government services through investment in digital public infrastructure.

Operation Vulindlela phase II to lead the Digital Transformation Roadmap

Launch the second phase of Operation Vulindlela which will focus on reforming the local government system and improving the delivery of basic services, and harnessing digital public infrastructure as a driver of growth and inclusion

Improve governance and performance of public entities

Establish a centralised ownership model for State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and finalise the National State Enterprises Bill

The National School of Government (NSG) conducted a learning exchange program, allowing public servants and elected representatives to experience China's modernization and professionalization of the state. The Modernisation and Professionalisation of the State programme was hosted by the Academy for International Business Officials in China.

School of government partners with China to train public servants

Build an ethical, capable, and professional public service

Accelerate digital transformation across the state

Ensure mainstreaming of gender and empowerment of youth and persons with disabilities

Build a reformed, integrated, and modernised Criminal Justice System

Establish effective border security

Ensure a secured cyberspace

Enhance peace and security in Africa

Advance South African foreign policy for a better world

Enhance efforts to accelerate social cohesion and nation-building

Review institutional and legislative frameworks of local government

Combat priority offences (economic, organised crime and corruption)

Shift to a utility model for water and electricity services to ensure financial and operational sustainability

Review the local government fiscal framework, including the use of conditional grants

Improve efficiency, ease of doing business and productivity of the public sector

Implement the Personnel Compensation Review in order to manage the Wage Bill within the entire Public Sector

National School of Governance (NSG) and KwaZulu-Natal Legislature partner to strengthen governance through training.
This strategic collaboration, which was formally established in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, represents a shared dedication to the enhancement of governance by means of education, training, and the professional development of both elected public representatives and legislative employees.
&nbsp;The NSG will offer targeted training that is designed to enhance ethical leadership and governance, promote the development of effective policies to improve service delivery, and involve citizens in the decision-making process.

The National School of Government (NSG) has partnered with the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature to roll out targeted capacity-building training for its members and employees to enhance governance and service

Capacitate municipalities to improve service delivery

Parliamentary portfolio committees in South Africa have been allocated R3 million to improve planning and resourcing. Speaking at the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, said the funding will ensure committees are adequately resourced and have annual insights for better planning. This will further aid Parliament in increasing research and language capacity to address concerns raised by Members of Parliament last year. Additional researchers and practitioners will be appointed to ensure adequate capacity in all sittings of the National Assembly and Council of Provinces.

R3 million has been allocated to each Parliamentary portfolio committee to improve the committees' planning and resourcing to enhance oversight.

Ensure independent regulation and oversight of the appointment process.

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The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has began the process of filling the vacancies at the institute