The New South Institute (NSI) cordially invites you to an in-depth discussion on public service reform, a significant topic in our nation’s ongoing democratic evolution.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, 21 June 2024
• Time: 10:00 – 12:00
• Venue: Classroom 4, GIBS Illovo, 26 Melville Road, Johannesburg

At this event, NSI Executive Director Ivor Chipkin will present two policy papers, followed by insights from a panel of distinguished experts. This discussion comes at a pivotal time as South Africa recently achieved a historic milestone with the amendment of the Public Service Act, aiming to limit political interference in the recruitment and operational decisions within public departments.

Panelists:

• Rudi Dicks: Head of the Project Management Office, Private Office of the President
• Prof. Somadoda Fikeni: Chairperson of the Public Service Commission
• Leon Schreiber: Shadow Minister of Public Service and Administration
• Prof. Gerda van Dijk: Director and Head of the School of Public Management and Administration at the University of Pretoria

The discussion will be facilitated by Maanda Tshifularo, PhD, Director at the Centre for Leadership and Dialogue (CL&D) at GIBS.

This forum presents a unique opportunity to engage with leading thinkers on public service reform and to contribute to shaping the future of governance in South Africa.

RSVP: To register for the event, please complete the registration form using the following link. If you encounter any issues with the registration link, kindly email your details to Reva at revatib@nsi.org.za or call 072 411 4056.

Following the event, the full policy briefs will be available for download on our website. Click here to download the reports launched.

We look forward to your participation in this important discussion.