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Office of the Military Ombud and Public Service
Commission sign a Memorandum of Understanding
20 April 2017
The Office of the Military Ombud and the Public Service
Commission (PSC) today, marked a historic day as the two
institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
provide for a framework for cooperation and collaboration
with the view to sharing information and enhancing the
effectiveness and the efficiency of the two institutions.
The memorandum of understanding between the two
institutions will pave a way for collaboration and
cooperation in respect of complaints falling within both
parties mandate.
Military Ombud retired Lt Gen Temba Matanzima says he is
excited with the agreement as these two institutions play an
integral part when it comes to the promotion of good
governance, professional and ethical leadership across the
society.
“We are positive that this cooperation will go a long way
in restoring the dignity of those who find themselves
seeking help from these two Offices. We are committed to
serve our stakeholders with dignity and pride,” said
Matanzima.
The Chairperson of the PSC, Adv Richard Sizani mentioned
that in the recent cabinet Lekgotla the need for the
improvement of efficiency, effectiveness and coordination
was emphasized. He was of the view that the MoU between
these two institutions is a step towards realizing this
objective. He further mentioned that there are many benefits
to this MoU, it not only formalizes the relationship between
the PSC and the Office of the Military Ombud, but provides
for the sharing of practical experiences and common areas of
interests with the aim of enhancing the capacity of both
institutions, as well as the referral of complaints.
The Public Service Commission and the Office of the
Military Ombud acknowledge that the functions of the two
institutions complement each other to some extent. In
recognising the synergy between them, the PSC and the Office
of Military Ombud identified the following areas of
collaboration:
- Collaboration and cooperation in respect of
complaints falling within either Party’s mandate;
- Exchange of information on personnel and public
administration practices; and
- Any other areas of interest as may be identified
from time to time
The Office of the Military Ombud was established in terms
of the Military Ombud Act, Act 4 of 2012 to investigate
complaints lodged in writing by a member and former members
of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) regarding
their conditions of service. The Office also investigates
complaints brought by members of the public against SANDF
member’s personal conduct in public.
The PSC is a Chapter 10 Institution which derives its
mandate from Section 195 of the Constitution.
Issued jointly by the Public Service Commission and
the Office of the Military Ombud
All enquiries should be directed to: Mr Humphrey Ramafoko,
Public Service Commission; 012-352 1196; 082 782 1730;
Email:
HumphreyR@opsc.gov.za; or
Ms Nthombikayise Mdluli Jacha, Head of Communication on 062
504 7717/ 012 676 3812 Email:
JachaQ@milombud.org
National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
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