Invitation for public comments on the Public Service Commission Bill of 2023

The Public Service Commission (PSC) welcomes a decision by Cabinet to adopt and approve the publication of the draft Public Service Commission Bill of 2023 for public comments.

The PSC Bill of 2023 was approved on 24 May 2023 and was subsequently published in the Government Gazette No. 48758 dated Friday, 09 June 2023. The Bill will enable the PSC to operate as an independent and impartial constitutional body with the view to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the PSC within the public service. The Bill will also ensure that the mandate of the PSC is extended to Municipalities and Public Entities.

The draft Public Service Commission Bill of 2023 is available for public comments on the PSC website at www.psc.gov.za under the heading of Legislation and under latest news.

All interested parties and organisations are invited to submit written comments on the draft Bill by no later than 30 days from the date of publication by:

e-mail to: Shukratm@opsc.gov.za(link sends e-mail) and NontobekoN@opsc.gov.za(link sends e-mail)

hand delivery to: Block B, Office Complex – Public Service Commission, 536 Francis Baard Street Arcadia, Pretoria, drop off at the Reception.

post to: The Director-General, Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121 Pretoria, 0001.

The name, email address and telephone number of the person or organisation submitting the comments should be indicated.

Source: Government of South Africa