A long term solution to the financial skills shortage in South Africa's public sector

Abstract

Although South Africa's public sector generally experiences skills shortages at many levels, the financial sector is particularly adversely affected. Against this background, the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) developed a Financial Skills Development Model for the public sector. This model must be seen against the background of initiatives such as the Joint Initiative on Priority Skills Acquisition (JIPSA) and the broader objectives of the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative of South Africa (ASGISA).