Public Sector Development Management Framework Design Training

Objectives:
• Understand the context and rationale for development management in the public sector
• Define key concepts: development, management, and frameworks
• Identify the legislative and policy environment
• Recognise the role of the Public Service Commission and National Development Plan

Topics:
• Overview of public sector development management
• Key concepts and definitions
• Legislative framework: Constitution, Public Service Act, PFMA
• National Development Plan (NDP) 2030
• Role of monitoring and evaluation

Objectives:
• Explain the strategic planning cycle in government
• Align departmental plans with national and provincial priorities
• Develop a strategic plan outline
• Understand the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF)

Topics:
• Strategic planning process
• Alignment with NDP and MTSF
• Departmental strategic plans (DSPs)
• Annual performance plans (APPs)
• Stakeholder engagement in planning

Objectives:
• Distinguish between programmes and projects
• Apply programme management principles
• Use project management frameworks (PRINCE2, PMBOK)
• Integrate development objectives into projects

Topics:
• Programme vs project management
• Logical framework approach
• Results-based management
• Project lifecycle
• Risk management in development projects

Objectives:
• Design performance indicators for development outcomes
• Develop performance management plans
• Use balanced scorecard and other tools
• Link performance to budgeting

Topics:
• Performance management systems
• Key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Balanced scorecard in public sector
• Performance budgeting
• Reporting frameworks

Objectives:
• Explain the purpose of monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
• Design an M&E framework
• Select data collection methods
• Use M&E for decision-making

Topics:
• M&E concepts and principles
• M&E framework components
• Data collection methods (qualitative/quantitative)
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Utilisation of M&E findings

Objectives:
• Understand public financial management principles
• Apply PFMA requirements
• Manage budgets for development programmes
• Ensure accountability and transparency

Topics:
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Budget cycle and classification
• Supply chain management
• Internal controls and audit
• Financial reporting

Objectives:
• Identify capacity gaps in public sector
• Design training and development strategies
• Implement skills development plans
• Promote a learning culture

Topics:
• Skills development legislation (SDA, NSDS)
• Workplace skills plans
• Performance management and development
• Leadership development
• Change management

Objectives:
• Apply principles of good governance
• Understand ethical frameworks
• Manage conflicts of interest
• Promote anti-corruption measures

Topics:
• Governance principles (participation, rule of law, transparency)
• Ethics in public administration
• Code of conduct
• Anti-corruption strategies
• Whistle-blowing mechanisms

Objectives:
• Identify key stakeholders in development
• Develop engagement plans
• Manage partnerships with NGOs, private sector
• Facilitate community participation

Topics:
• Stakeholder mapping and analysis
• Engagement strategies
• Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
• Community-based planning
• Communication and feedback

Objectives:
• Understand policy formulation process
• Analyse policy options
• Develop implementation plans
• Monitor policy impact

Topics:
• Policy cycle
• Policy analysis tools
• Implementation frameworks
• Policy coordination
• Policy review and evaluation

Objectives:
• Explain IDP process for municipalities
• Link IDP to sector plans
• Ensure alignment with national priorities
• Facilitate community input

Topics:
• IDP legislative framework
• IDP phases: analysis, strategies, projects, integration, approval
• Sector plans (housing, water, transport)
• Budget alignment
• Public participation

Objectives:
• Apply Batho Pele principles
• Design service delivery improvement plans
• Measure citizen satisfaction
• Use quality management tools

Topics:
• Batho Pele principles
• Service delivery charter
• Citizen-based monitoring
• Quality management systems (ISO, etc.)
• Service delivery improvement plans

Objectives:
• Integrate all framework components
• Review course learning
• Develop an action plan for implementation
• Prepare for assessment

Topics:
• Recap of framework design elements
• Case study: designing a development management framework
• Action planning
• Assessment preparation
• Course evaluation