COURSE CODE: PMG3B (Section A)
SEMESTER 2 TERM 3: PUBLIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ©2013
11. UJ INTERNAL HANDBOOK PMG 3B21 SEMESTER 2 & TERM 3 SECTION A
PUBLIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COURSE LECTURER: Ms D Nel (APK) Prof W van Wyk (SWC)
AUTHORS: D F P du Toit, C Thornhill & D B Jarbandhan
©2013 University of Johannesburg (Department of Public Governance)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PUBLIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Session 1: Introduction to the management of people 1
Terminology 1. 2. Introduction Public human resources 2.1 The main activities of (characteristics) HRM in the Public Sector Public human resource management: Regulatory framework Human resource system Public sector human resource management (PSHRM) 5.1 Management perspective of PSHRM 5.2 Managing human resources effectively 5.3 Key PSHRM : functions and practices 5.4 Human resource management tasks 5.5 Human resource management skills 5.6 Human resource outcomes Conclusion Self-evaluation questions Feedback on self-evaluation questions References
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Session 2: 1. 2.
Human resource planning and staffing
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Introduction Human resource planning 2.1 Nature of work 2.2 Jobs and job requirements 2.2.1 Work load 2.3 Availability of required staff in labour market 2.4 Budgetary constraints Staffing (Employment) 3.1 Recruitment 3.2 Selection 3.3 Placement / Appointment 3.4 Orientation (induction) Conclusion Self-evaluation questions
Session 1
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Feedback on self-evaluation questions References
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Session 3: 1. 2.
Selection process and interview
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3. 4. 5. 6.
Introduction Selection process 2.1 Screen and short-list applications 2.2 Contact candidates on short list 2.3 Preparing for and conducting interviews 2.3.1 Preparing for interview
References: TERMINOLOGY Employee: a person appointed in the public service in terms of section 8(1)(c) of the Public Service Act, 1994, i.e