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The Role of Medium-Term Budgets in Enhancing Fiscal Sustainability and Service Delivery in South African Municipalities Mofokeng, Sifiso; Nkgapele, Simon Matome
International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): January - June Volume
Publisher : Research Synergy Foundation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/ijmesh.v8i2.2717

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Fiscal sustainability and service delivery are crucial elements of fruitful governance, yet many South African municipalities struggle to manage these components. To address these problems, the government introduced medium-term budgets as a tool to make positive transformations in fiscal discipline and enhance service delivery. However, the success of these budgets in meeting these goals remains uncertain. To close this gap in knowledge, this article explored the role of medium-term budgets in promoting fiscal sustainability and improving service delivery in South African municipalities through a qualitative analysis of budget documents, policy reports and audit outcomes. The findings show that while some municipalities have benefited, many still face operational deficits, corruption, and a lack of skilled personnel, all of which hamper their effectiveness. This article recommends strengthening accountability mechanisms, investing in skills development, and improving financial monitoring systems. As a result, the article makes a vital contribution by providing significant insights for enhancing municipal budget execution and service delivery.
Leveraging Business Principles to Improve Human Resource Management in the Public Sector in South Africa Nkgapele, Simon Matome; Dlamkile , Phumlani; Mofokeng, Sifiso
International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): July - December Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/ijmesh.v9i1.2677

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The South African public sector plays an important role in socio-economic development and Human Resource Management (HRM) is an important element to ensure the provision of effective services. Based on a qualitative approach and a huge dependence on secondary data, the study explored lessons learned from business management principles for improving HRM in the public sector in South Africa. The study focused on key areas such as leadership, talent acquisition, retention and remuneration, performance management, and employee development, and highlighted how adaptation of business management frameworks could improve these areas. The results show that the objectives and operational context of the public and business sectors are non-identical, but business HRM practices such as agile leadership, talent acquisition, retention, compensation and performance management, and employee development strategies can be tailored to the specific needs of the public sector. The study recommended the implementation of strategies such as efficient recruitment, performance-based incentives, and non-monetary benefits will address key challenges, improving services and enhancing public trust in government institutions.