NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Celebrates 10th Anniversary
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he National School of Government (NSG) turned 10 years old on 21 October 2023. The NSG came into existence following the proclamation by the President of the Republic of South Africa which made provision for the Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy (PALAMA) to be substituted by the NSG and for the NSG to remain a national department, under the political leadership of the Ministry for Public Service and Administration (MPSA). In the 2013/2014 NSG Annual Report, then Minister for the Public Service and Administration (MPSA), the late Mr Collins Chabane said: “It is our firm view that this School will be the central pillar in professionalising the public service for higher productivity, be an engine of
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innovation in public service, and mobilise thought, best practice and optimal use of resources to ensure demonstrable return on investment”. The NSG has scored several achievements in the past 10 years. The institution has delivered training reaching more than 526 000 participants, generating revenue from course fees of more than R1 billion. The past three years since 2020 have been a period of renewal and repositioning. The NSG adopted a five-year strategic plan in 2020, which has been implemented with good results, making the NSG the fastest growing school of government in the African continent. It has become a highly regarded Education, Training and Development (ETD) institution within the public sector, with a growing reputation as a platform for thought leadership and
robust engagement and debates within government and academia. The NSG continues to register good progress and impressive performance on its mandate. Since the commencement of the current strategic period from 2020/21, a total of 208 818 learners were trained. The 2022/23 Annual Report indicates that a total of 78 720 learners were trained against a pre-determined target of 40 460. This performance translates to an achievement of 195%. The NSG also continues to ensure good governance and financial management, with unqualified and clean audits being registered in consecutive years. The NSG has also proven to be resilient during difficult times. Through innovation and agility, the School overcame the
