CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CASCADING FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CASCADING FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Summary/Abstract: The COGTA Municipal Staff Regulations (2021), were published on the 20th of September 2021 with the aim of regulating cascading of performance management and development system (PMDS), the objectives were to promote performance and accountability including identifying development needs of employees. This study critically analyzed the implementation of cascading of performance management system to all KwaDukuza local Municipality employees below section 56&57 with the prime purpose of identifying challenges associated with the implementation of COGTA Municipal Staff Regulations (2021). The study applied qualitative research methodology. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with a sample of 10 participants from KDLM utilizing purposive sampling technique. Based on the analysis of data collected, the study found lack of comprehensive communication strategy to convey performance expectations, objectives, IPMDS policy including absence of an electronic system added to the challenges. This study recommended that the municipality empowers the employees by assisting them with the comprehension of PMS, through various communication channels such as awareness campaigns, workshops, intranet to distribute information and that KDLM should introduce an electronic system which will assist with an effective goal setting by identifying and establishing key performance indicators aligned with defined objectives including KPIs that are measurable, specific, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

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