PUB4860
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 13 JUNE 2025
, PUB4860
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 13 June 2025
Public Human Resource Management
The Role of Performance Appraisal in Performance Management in the South
African Public Sector
Performance appraisal is an essential part of performance management in any
organization, especially in the public sector. It serves as a structured process for
evaluating employees’ work performance, identifying areas of improvement, and
ensuring that individuals contribute effectively to institutional goals. In South Africa, the
public sector plays a crucial role in service delivery, and an effective performance
appraisal system helps ensure that employees meet their responsibilities and that
government institutions operate efficiently.
This discussion will explore the administrative, developmental, and institutional
purposes of performance appraisals and how they influence institutional performance. It
will also look at real examples from the South African public sector, showing both the
benefits and the challenges of implementing performance appraisal systems.
1. Understanding the Purpose of Performance Appraisals
Performance appraisals serve three key functions in public institutions: administrative,
developmental, and institutional. These functions are interconnected and contribute
to overall organizational effectiveness.
1.1 Administrative Purpose
From an administrative perspective, performance appraisals help with decision-making
related to promotions, salary increases, disciplinary actions, and rewards. The South
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 13 JUNE 2025
, PUB4860
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 13 June 2025
Public Human Resource Management
The Role of Performance Appraisal in Performance Management in the South
African Public Sector
Performance appraisal is an essential part of performance management in any
organization, especially in the public sector. It serves as a structured process for
evaluating employees’ work performance, identifying areas of improvement, and
ensuring that individuals contribute effectively to institutional goals. In South Africa, the
public sector plays a crucial role in service delivery, and an effective performance
appraisal system helps ensure that employees meet their responsibilities and that
government institutions operate efficiently.
This discussion will explore the administrative, developmental, and institutional
purposes of performance appraisals and how they influence institutional performance. It
will also look at real examples from the South African public sector, showing both the
benefits and the challenges of implementing performance appraisal systems.
1. Understanding the Purpose of Performance Appraisals
Performance appraisals serve three key functions in public institutions: administrative,
developmental, and institutional. These functions are interconnected and contribute
to overall organizational effectiveness.
1.1 Administrative Purpose
From an administrative perspective, performance appraisals help with decision-making
related to promotions, salary increases, disciplinary actions, and rewards. The South
