"Municipalities in South Africa are faced with a serious challenge of service delivery. It is argued that in some instances this emanates from poor talent management strategies that fail to retain key talent in the public service." Justify this statement. Ensure to elaborate on the various challenges faced by local municipalities. (10)
Propose mechanisms for searching for talent and ensuring long-term retention of staff. (10)
"Developing a culture of diversity is not only necessary to legitimise the public service but is also an essential and powerful tool to develop an efficient, effective, and stable public service." Justify this statement. Support your answer with workplace examples. (10)