https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/21644 2026-05-05T13:56:06Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32188 Employee health and wellness for a productive workforce: a case study of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development Kunene, Caiphus Mhlonipheni The work-related stress is a growing concern within the KZN-DSD that affects not only the health and wellbeing of employees, but also the productivity of employees within the workplace. The limited resources in human and finance is unable to respond to the unlimited needs of the KZN-DSD employees. The work stress is caused by work demands which supersedes the employees’ capacity because the KZN-DSD is not adequately staffed. The employees of the KZN-DSD are under immense pressure because of the work demands that are greater than they can comfortably manage. The employee health and wellness program does not feature prominently in the KZNDSD’s executive management meetings and the unit is not well structured. The impact and significance of employee health and wellness program within the KZN-DSD must not be underestimated. Therefore, it becomes extremely difficult to provide effective health and wellness interventions to the employees of the DSD. The study used a specific set of research method such as a questionnaire to elicit information from the recipients of a health and wellness program. The participants were asked to answer research questions on employee health and wellness. Therefore, the qualitative research method was employed to seeks answers to questions on the implementation of health and wellness program. The most significant findings of the study were, employees cannot be productive at work if stress management, work-life balance, commitment to employee health and wellness are overlooked. The employee health and wellness program cannot be effectively implemented if the unit on health and wellness is not structured and human and financial resources are not adequately provided. The failure of the KZN-DSD in implementing health and wellness programs was largely attributed to the lack of commitment by the top management who fails to consider health and wellness as a significant program to optimise employees’ performance in the workplace. The primary contribution of the study is, it generates new knowledge which seeks to improve the practical implementation of health and wellness program, reduce the impact of stress and increase productivity of employees at work. Abstract and text in English 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32107 Leadership Styles Within the South African Police Service: A Case of National Head Office Divisions and Components Pillay, Sandra Ann; Alers, Corlia The article investigates the leadership styles and ethical leadership at the National Divisions and Components of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The research problem for this article is that certain leadership styles negatively affect the organisational culture of the SAPS. The methodology entails online interviews that were conducted with Major Generals and Brigadiers of the Operational and Support Divisions at national level. Commanders of the Strategic Management Office were requested to complete an online questionnaire. It was deduced that the laissez-faire or delegative leadership style is the dominant leadership style practised. The article concluded that the command, and control leadership style is part of the culture of the SAPS and, as such, determines the behaviours of its leaders, managers and members, but hinders creativity. The majority of the participants felt that the culture of the SAPS makes it difficult for the organisation to adjust to internal and external changes. Recommendations were made to the SAPS to enhance ethical leadership. 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32053 Assessing the Efficacy of Public Procurement Policy and Legal Framework To Combat Corruption in Selected Regions in the Western Cape Province, South Africa Naidoo, Goonasagree; Magakwe, Jack 2024-10-31T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32052 Promoting ethical leadership and good governance: Response to public sector corruption in South Africa Naidoo, Goonasagree Corruption is endemic in public sector institutions in South Africa (SA) and internationally. Although much has been published on public sector corruption in SA in the media, a dearth of literature exists that addresses the subject matter from an empirical perspective. The aim of this paper is to determine the nature and extent of corruption in public sector institutions in SA. The objective of the paper is to provide a solution to address the increasing levels of corruption in the SA public sector. A descriptive research design was therefore deemed appropriate for this purpose. The data for this study was collected from multiple sources; mainly books, academic journals, reports, newspapers and other records. An extensive literature review was undertaken on the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of corruption and the nature and extent of corruption in the SA public service. A thematic analysis was undertaken that Identified recurring themes or patterns in the data by categorizing and coding the data. The possible impact of public sector corruption in SA is reported on. Also, public sector institutions in SA including State Owned Entities (SOEs) encounter higher levels of corruption owing to various challenges encountered such as poor internal control mechanisms, a lack of adherence to public procurement policies, unethical procurement practices, weak whistle-blower’s protection mechanisms, political interference for private gain, and a lack of overall good governance practices such as transparency and accountability.’ Based on the findings of the study, recommendations are made to address the significantly increasing levels of corruption in public sector institutions in SA. An ethical leadership and good governance approach is recommended as part of a multi-pronged anti-corruption strategy to address corruption in the SA public sector, which entails amongst others aspects, the revamping or improvement of procurement policies, the strengthening of internal control mechanisms in public institutions; strengthening the adherence to public procurement policies, promoting ethical practices; establishing whistle-blower’s protection mechanisms; enforcing anti-corruption policies, appropriate sanctions, the strengthening of good governance and the promotion of ethics, codes of good conduct and professionalism. The aim of the study is to address the fragmented approach and prevent and curb corruption in the SA public sector. The coordination and collaboration between the various law enforcement agencies, and the establishment of a special court for corruption, are other factors to be considered to curb and prevent corruption in the SA public sector. These recommendations could apply to all public sector institutions in SA and abroad. 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z