THE EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS OF FIVE SENIOR MANAGERS AT
MAHIKENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, 30 JANUARY 2025
PROPOSAL
Student name: Mandy Claudelle Jeggels
Student number: 25436900
REM 372
To be submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the following qualification:
Advanced Diploma in Management
Lecturer: Dr Susan van Zweel
School of Administration and Management (SOAAM)
Date of submission: 20 October 2025
,TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction to the study 3
1.2 Background to the study 3
1.3 Problem statement 4
1.3.1 Main problem statement 4
1.3.2 Sub problems 4
1.4 Research questions 4
1.4.1 Main research question 4
1.4.2 Specific research questions 4
1.5 Research objectives 5
1.5.1 Primary research objective 5
1.5.2 Secondary research objectives 5
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction to the literature review 5
2.2 Concepts explained 6
2.3 Irregular Appointments and Governance in Local Governance 6
2.4 Political Interference and Cadre Deployment in Municipal Appointments 6
2.5 Accountability Mechanisms in Local Government 7
2.6 Summary and conclusion 7
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Study design 8
3.2 Study setting 8
3.3 Study sample and sampling technique 8
3.4 Data collection tool and process 8
3.5 Data analysis and management 9
3.6 Ethical considerations 9
REFERENCES 11
ANNEXURE A: CONSENT FORM 13
ANNEXURE B: COPY OF THE DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENT 14
, 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction to the study
1.2 Background to the study
1.3 Problem statement
1.3.1 Main problem
1.3.2 Sub problems
1.4 Research questions
1.4.1 Main research question
1.4.2 Specific research questions
1.5 Research objectives
1.5.1 Primary research objective
1.5.2 Secondary research objectives
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction to the literature review
2.2 Concepts explained
2.3 Irregular Appointments and Governance in Local Governance
2.4 Political Interference and Cadre Deployment in Municipal Appointments
2.5 Accountability Mechanisms in Local Government
2.6 Summary and conclusion
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
MAHIKENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, 30 JANUARY 2025
PROPOSAL
Student name: Mandy Claudelle Jeggels
Student number: 25436900
REM 372
To be submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the following qualification:
Advanced Diploma in Management
Lecturer: Dr Susan van Zweel
School of Administration and Management (SOAAM)
Date of submission: 20 October 2025
,TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction to the study 3
1.2 Background to the study 3
1.3 Problem statement 4
1.3.1 Main problem statement 4
1.3.2 Sub problems 4
1.4 Research questions 4
1.4.1 Main research question 4
1.4.2 Specific research questions 4
1.5 Research objectives 5
1.5.1 Primary research objective 5
1.5.2 Secondary research objectives 5
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction to the literature review 5
2.2 Concepts explained 6
2.3 Irregular Appointments and Governance in Local Governance 6
2.4 Political Interference and Cadre Deployment in Municipal Appointments 6
2.5 Accountability Mechanisms in Local Government 7
2.6 Summary and conclusion 7
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Study design 8
3.2 Study setting 8
3.3 Study sample and sampling technique 8
3.4 Data collection tool and process 8
3.5 Data analysis and management 9
3.6 Ethical considerations 9
REFERENCES 11
ANNEXURE A: CONSENT FORM 13
ANNEXURE B: COPY OF THE DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENT 14
, 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction to the study
1.2 Background to the study
1.3 Problem statement
1.3.1 Main problem
1.3.2 Sub problems
1.4 Research questions
1.4.1 Main research question
1.4.2 Specific research questions
1.5 Research objectives
1.5.1 Primary research objective
1.5.2 Secondary research objectives
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction to the literature review
2.2 Concepts explained
2.3 Irregular Appointments and Governance in Local Governance
2.4 Political Interference and Cadre Deployment in Municipal Appointments
2.5 Accountability Mechanisms in Local Government
2.6 Summary and conclusion
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
