The North West Department of Education, led by MEC Viola Motsumi, participated in a crucial engagement session with the Public Service Commission (PSC) in Mahikeng on Friday, 13 September 2024 aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, and procedural compliance across public service institutions.

The session, led by National Commissioner Professor Mandla Makhanya, include roadshows with Executive Authorities and Heads of Departments from the seventh administration, focused on the importance of adhering to policy frameworks, governance procedures, and accountability mechanisms that align with the constitutional values and principles governing public service.

This engagement also reinforced the application of constitutional values and principles, which remain the cornerstone of public sector governance.

MEC Motsumi welcomed the PSC’s initiative, emphasising the importance of such interactions to streamline the department’s operations and improve service delivery.

“This engagement with the PSC is both timely and necessary. It provides us with an opportunity to assess and strengthen the frameworks that govern how we operate. The North West Department of Education is committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in all our processes, and this collaboration will undoubtedly enhance our capacity to deliver quality education services to our communities,” says MEC Motsumi.

The Department remains committed to adhering to the highest standards of public service, ensuring that every policy and procedure aligns with constitutional principles. Through continuous collaboration with bodies such as the PSC, the Department will further refine its approaches to governance and accountability, ultimately improving educational outcomes for all learners in the North West Province.

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