The Public Sector Manager communicates with a strategic component of government’s target audiences – senior public sector managers. The magazine aims to help public sector/government managers and their departments/agencies to improve the quality of the services they provide by reporting on management innovations and best practices within the public sector.
June 2013: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. This edition of the PSM focuses on young leaders in South Africa with the likes of the Deputy Minister of Basic Education Mduduzi Manana and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) CEO Steve Ngubeni and how they put the youth first in their respective jobs.
May 2013: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. This edition of the PSM provides a narrative of South Africa’s journey from being a parochial, paranoid nation of the apartheid era, to becoming a bold global player, eager to compete with the best.
April 2013: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. The cover features MEC Zoleka Capa as she explains how her department is developing rural communities in the Eastern Cape.
March 2013: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. The cover features South African Post Office Managing Director Molefe Mathibe who talks about diversification.
February 2013: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. The cover features Home Affairs Director-General Mkuseli Apleni who talks about the transformation in his department.
January 2013: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. The cover features Brand SA CEO Miller Matola who talks about building the brand South Africa.
December 2012: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. In this issue, Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi talks about progress with the NHI. The cover features Minister of Communications Dina Pule.
November 2012: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. The cover features Dr Terrence Kommal who talks about the military health sector.
October 2012: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. In this issue, we bid farewell to Dr Dlamini Zuma looking at her legacy in government and vision for Africa. The cover features Clifford Motsepe MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in Limpopo.
September 2012: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. In this issue, Minister of Arts and Culture Paul Mashatile talks about constructing a South African national identity in celebration of Heritage Month. The edition contains a feature article on raising awareness of disability in the public service. Our cover star, Minister of Water and Environmental Affair, Edna Molewa, talks about going green and green economy benefits.
August 2012: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. The issue features three deputy ministers on the cover who share insights on their portfolios and initiatives close to their hearts. We speak to the first female Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. The issue also features Women in the Public Sector as we celebrate their strides in their chosen fields. We also take an aerial view of the true value of Mandela Day especially for public servants.
August 2012: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. The issue features three deputy ministers on the cover who share insights on their portfolios and initiatives close to their hearts. We speak to the first female Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. The issue also features Women in the Public Sector as we celebrate their strides in their chosen fields. We also take an aerial view of the true value of Mandela Day especially for public servants.
July 2012: In this issue, the magazine speaks to the Government Employees Pension Fund's Acting Principal Officer and Head of Investment and Actuarial, Mr John Oliphant, to find out what exactly their investment in South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) means for the fund they manage on behalf of public servangts. Also, we look at the meaning of South Africa winning the rights to host the Square Kilometre Array.
June 2012: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. In this issue, SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashule covers the business of SARS in great detail. Zooming in on youth month, we cast focus on youth leaders who empower the country's youth. Minister of Transport Sbu Ndebele shares his vision for South African transport system and we reflect on South Africa winning the rights to co-host the Square Kilometre Array.
May 2012: The complete magazine is available in a digitised format. The issue features Gauteng Primier Nomvula Mokonyane on the cover, reflects on Freedom Day and takes a look at the recipients of National Orders, among other features.
March 2012: Access the complete document [PDF] 13 869 kb or access the various sections:
- Introductory pages [PDF] 3 121 kb
From the Minister, Message from the CEO, Letters to the editor - Regulars [PDF] 7 163 kb
Upcoming events, Vital statistics, Conversations with leaders, Profiles in leadership, Trail blazers, Women in the public sector, Aerial view, Management and professional development, International relations, Opinion, On Camera, Public sector appointments, Financial fitness, Book reviews - Features [PDF] 3 610 kb
Writing a new story for South Africa, Provincial focus, Aiming for a clean slate by 2014 - Lifestyle [PDF] 7 280 kb
Food and wine, Car reviews, Grooming and style, Travel, Health and Wellbeing, Sports, Nice-to-haves
February 2012: Access the complete document [PDF] 14 446 kb or access the various sections:
- Introductory pages [PDF] 16 423 kb
From the Minister, Message from the CEO, Letters to the editor - Regulars [PDF] 1 578 kb
Upcoming events, Vital statistics, Conversations with leaders, Profiles in leadership, Trail blazers, Women in the public sector, Public Sector Manager Forum, International relations, Aerial view, Management and professional development, Financial fitness, Public sector appointments, On Camera, Book reviews - Features [PDF] 737 kb
Provincial focus, High hopes for 2012, Aiming for a clean slate by 2014, What does 100 years
of the African National Congress mean? - Lifestyle [PDF] 1 700 kb
Food and wine, Travel, Grooming and style, Car reviews, Sports, Nice-to-haves
December 2011 - January 2012: Access the complete document [PDF] 14 446 kb or access the various sections:
Introductory pages [PDF] 267 kb
From the Minister, Message from the CEO, Letters to the editor- Regulars [PDF] 3 825 kb
Vital statistics, Conversations with leaders, Upcoming events, Profiles in leadership, Trail blazers, Women in the public sector, Opinion, Food and wine, Public Sector Manager Forum, International relations, Aerial view, Management and professional development, Public sector appointments, On Camera, Financial fitness, Book reviews - Features [PDF] 2 965 kb
Message from President Jacob Zuma, A plan for change, Census 2011, Counting the benefits of COP17, Making good on the promises of 2011, Performance monitoring and evaluation, Giving HIV a voice, On the right track, Shifting the focus from quality to quantity - Lifestyle [PDF] 5 040 kb
Food and wine Grooming and style, Health and well-being, Nice-to-haves, Car reviews, Short story
November 2011 - Access the complete document [PDF] 15 143 kb or access the various sections:
Introductory pages [PDF] 2 439 kb
From the Minister, Message from the CEO, Letters to the editor, Changes to Cabinet.- Regulars [PDF] 3 176 kb
Vital statistics, Conversations with leaders, Upcoming events, Profiles in leadership, Trail blazers, Women in the public sector, Opinion, Food and wine, Public Sector Manager Forum, International relations, Aerial view, Management and professional development, Public sector appointments, On Camera, Financial fitness, Book reviews - Features [PDF] 3 089 kb
Cop17, Climate-smart agriculture an African priority, Greening the economy, Winning key battles in the war on crime, Take a Sho't Left - experience Mzansi - Lifestyle [PDF] 2 093 kb
Grooming and style, Health and well-being, Car reviews, Travel, Nice-to-haves
October 2011 - Access the complete document [PDF] 18 658 kb or access the various sections:
Introductory pages [PDF] 636 kb
From the Minister, From the CEO's Keyboard, Letters to the editor- Regulars [PDF] 5 217 kb
Vital statistics, On Camera, Conversations with leaders, Profiles in leadership, Farewell to Adv Nogxina, Young public sector managers, Public sector appointments, Book reviews, Upcoming events, Women in the public sector, Financial fitness, Aerial View, Management and professional development, International relations, International relations
Features [PDF] 3 272 kb
PSM Forum, Leading with distinction, Why South Africa should invest in clean Energy, Opinion, Communicating compassion, Land reform starts with office reform, DGs must work together for common good - Lifestyle [PDF] 1 684 kb
Car reviews, Grooming and style, Food and wine, Health and well-being, Travel, Poetry turn with OT, Nice-to-haves
September 2011 - Access the complete document [PDF] 25 199 kb or access the various sections:
Introductory pages [PDF] 900 kb
From the Minister, From the CEO's Keyboard, Letters to the editor- Regulars [PDF] 3 470kb
On camera, Conversations with leaders, Roles in leadership, Young public sector managers, Public sector appointments, Upcoming events, Women in the public sector, Vital statistics, Financial fitness, Aerial view, Book reviews, Management and professional development, International relations - Features [PDF] 5 874 kb
SKA: The future of astronomy, Heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle, Celebrating our heritage, Growing and sustaining our tourism, Ubuntu: the foundation of our heritage, Climate talks: No time for hot air, Census 2011 on track, Strengthening cooperative governance and local government, Communication and South-South cooperation - Lifestyle [PDF] 5 689 kb
Car reviews, Grooming and style, Food and wine, Health and well-being, Travel, Nice-to-haves.
August 2011 - Access the complete document [PDF] 16 566 kb or access the various sections:
Introductory pages [PDF] 148 kb
From the Minister, From the CEO's Keyboard, Letters to the editor- Regulars [PDF] 2 616 kb
On camera, Vital statistics, Conversations with leaders, Profiles in leadership, Young public sector managers, Public sector appointments, Upcoming events, Women in the public sector, Financial fitness, Management and professional development, Book reviews, International relations. - Features [PDF] 3 598 kb
Women in leadership, Fiesty Sotyu fights for safety, Women in aviation, Top office needs more top women, Women in science, Women in the police, Striking a rock, Women's Month in pictures, The Protection of Information Bill - Lifestyle [PDF] 4 223 kb
Car reviews, Grooming and style, Food and wine, Health and well-being, Travel, Nice-to-haves.
July 2011- Access the complete document [PDF] 28 450 kb or access the various sections:
Introductory pages [PDF] 344 kb
From the Minister, From the CEO's Keyboard, Letters to the editor- Regulars [PDF] 3 180 kb
On camera, Vital statistics, Lessons for the future, Profiles in leadership, Young public sector managers, Public sector appointments, Upcoming events, Women in the public sector, The workplace, Management and professional development, Book reviews, Financial fitness - Features [PDF] 1 559 kb
Perspective, “Whose Mandela is it anyway?”, This month in history, Make a difference this Mandela Day, Moral regeneration: the value of values, Does the Government need the media?, The National Library: a new chapter in heritage, International Relations - Lifestyle [PDF] 2 023 kb
Car review, Grooming and style, Food and wine, Surviving Comrades, Health and well-being, Travel, Nice-to-haves
June 2011 - Access the complete document [PDF] 18 450 kb or access the various sections:
Introductory pages [PDF] 245 kb
From the Minister, From the CEO's Keyboard, Letters to the editor- Regulars [PDF] 1 673 kb
Vital statistics, On camera, Conversations with leaders, Profiles in leadership, Young public sector managers, Public sector appointments, Upcoming events, Women in the public sector, Employee pay and benefits, Management and professional development. - Features [PDF] 5 366 kb
Media debate, Youth entering magazine publishing, Facing the youth unemployment challenge, Youth perspectives, Remembering 16 June 1976, The meaning of 16 June to public service mandarins, Youth for thought, The 2011 local government elections, The year of job creation takes off, The first anniversary of the 2010 World Cup, International Relations. - Lifestyle [PDF] 2 058 kb
Car reviews, Grooming and style, Food and wine, Sport, Health and well-being, Travel, Nice to haves.
No May edition was published.
April 2011 - Access the complete document [PDF] 6 315 kb or access the various sections:
Introductory pages [PDF] 344 kb
From the Minister, From the CEO's Keyboard, Letters to the editor, Case study- People [PDF] 394 kb
President Zuma on the public service, Profiles in leadership, No holding back, Young public sector managers, Public sector appointments. - Issues [PDF] 299 kb
The suite of DFIs in South Africa, Economic resuscitation from companies in distress, Promoting development finance in Africa, Bringing communities to life: the National Empovernment Fund at work, Free State: a provincial picture on DFI. - Features [PDF] 337 kb
Solar water drive steams ahead, Creating a culture of innovation in government, Building BRICS: broadening SA's international leadership. - Viewpoint [PDF] 369 kb
Lessons from the World Cup, A new way of doing things: focus on DFIs, promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship for public service excellence, Stronger delivery starts with more accountability. - Employee pay and benefits [PDF] 147 kb
Retirement planning - Management and professional development [PDF] 170 kb
Building the developmental state, Enforcing discipline for effectiveness. - Lifestyle [PDF] 736 kb
Grooming and style, Car reviews, Food and wine, Health and well-being, Real estate. - In every issue [PDF] 452 kb
On camera, Upcoming events, Vital statistics.
No February or March editions were published.
January 2011
Government Executive Magazine - Issue 1 [PDF] 15 740 kb
Public Sector Manager Magazine - Issue 1 [PDF] 7 346 kb