LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) was established under Section 186 of the Constitution. This section together with Section 187 stipulates the function of the Commission, i.e. Appointments , Acting Appointments, Confirmations, Secondments, Promotions, Transferes, Discipline, Dismissals, and Termination of appointments.
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Chairman:
Mr. Peter N. Mamba
Members:
HRH Prince Matatazela
HRH Princess Msindvose
Prince Mphatfwa
Ms Ntombi Mngomezulu
Executive Secretary:
APPLYING GUIDE FOR GOVERNMENT POSITIONS
- Ministries and Departments declare vacant posts to CSC.
- CSC advertises the positions in the media.
- Applications have to personally fetch application forms (Form B) and Form C for serving officers.
- Applications should attach; Curriculum vitie (C.V.), Certified Copies of Academic Certificates, Identification Document (ID), and Birth Certificate.
- A short listing and screening of applications is done at CSC.
- Short listed applicants are then called for interviews through the media, etc. Telephone, Newspapers, and Radio.
- The applicants are expected to dress formally during the interview, and bring original academic certificates.
- For technical positions, the short listed applicants have to undergo a job related test with the relevant ministry.
- CSC (Form 1) which is the first offer of employment, if selected applicant accepts the job offer, and He/ she signs the letter of acceptance.
- The applicant then required to undergo medical checkups with a registered Government Doctor.
- The Director Health Services determines whether the applicant is medically fit, then CSC form 5 is issued which makes Him or Her CIVIL SERVANT.
- All civil servants are on probation for the first 2 years of employment.
- They are confirmed to be permanent and pensionable after satisfactory performance of duties.