ABOUT US
The Department introduces students to the field of Public and development Management.  Lectures are in the form of presentations and Q and A sessions.  Student presentations are incorporated in most modules as well.  Most modules requires semester and class tests, with some also requiring written assignments, as well as group presentations.  The department therefore follows the idea of continuous assessments based on the  class tests, presentations, assignments, formal tests and examinations.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
To equip students with the skills to apply sound management principles, understand legal issues applicable to the civil service and be able to apply theoretical principles to effect changes in the organisation.  Critical thinking and environmental awareness is emphasised.

MODULES OFFERED

Budget Management 144
An introduction covering why the state requires funds, the objectives of the modern state, functions of the state.  What are the sources of income and the tax regime, state expenses, functions of the budget, the budget cycle and the defence budget.

Labour Relations 244
Focuses on the impact of labour relations in SA and in particular on the defence force.  Labour relations systems, the role of the state, the historical context and legal framework.  Labour unions and employer organisations in a theoretical contect; communication in the workplace and labour relations procedures.  Labour relations in the military environment.

Development Management 244
The objective is to provide sensitise students to developmental issues facing all developing countries.  The module is an introduction which covers classifications; characteristics; and measurement of development.  Selected issues include poverty, urbanisation environmental issues as well as educational and health systems in developing countries.  Development planning, and the role of the military in development.

Organisational Science 314
Focus on the development of organisational theory.  It addresses the following: organisations as systems; the components of the macro environment; organisational effectiveness; structure and design of organisations; contemporary problems of organisational growth; organisational culture, change and renewal.

Administrative Law 344
An introduction to South African law as a set of guidelines for effective public management.  Attention is given to basic concepts of constitutional law; general principles of administrative law; co-operative government and the sources of administrative law; legal subjects and administrative acts; just administrative action and control over administrative action.

STAFF

Name	Subject	Research interest	Qualifications	Contact details
Lt Col (Prof) J.L. janse van Rensburg	Organisational Development Public Finance	OD of the SANDF Organisation Science	PHD	Tel: 022 702 3114 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lt Col (Dr) W.D. Erasmus	Management Administrative Law	Leadership Training	Phd	Tel: 022 702 3113 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lt Col G.B. Klein	Development Management	Skills development and training. Development economics	Hons B Mil	Tel: 022 702 3115 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lt Cdr P.H. Jones	Labour Relations	Military Unions	Hons B Mil	Tel: 022 702 3112 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it