Applicable to both questions one and two:
Government does not have and has never had a policy of cadre deployment. Employment in the public service operates on a merit-based recruitment and selection system, rendering the concept of cadre deployment inapplicable for filling positions. The Minister for the Public Service and Administration directs and guides departments in formulating norms and standards governing employment practices, ensuring strict adherence to a meritocratic framework and ethical recruitment practices.
The legislative and regulatory structure of the public service encompasses essential governance measures aimed at fostering a professional, ethical, competent, and merit-based state. These measures contain, but are not limited to:
The collective implementation of these processes and the comprehensive suite of services they represent, are instrumental in shaping a public service that is efficient, transparent and anchored in merit and ethical principles. Such a coordinated approach ensures the establishment of a capable and professional public service, which is crucial for effective governance and delivering high-quality services to the public. This synergy of regulations, standards, and directives reflects a robust commitment to excellence and integrity in appointments and administration across the Public Service.
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