Asking a question about human resource management in the public sector has a specific purpose and intention. This is because, if vacant posts in the public sector are occupied by relevant and skilled officials, the issue of public service delivery and achievement of institutional goals and targets could be enhanced. However, the complex inherent nature of the public sector environment, regarding its efficiency and functioning, often render the issue of relevant and skilled officials a serious challenge. This is because there are cases where public sector posts are occupied by incumbents who are found to be inexperienced. A study of the Public Service Commission (2011) on the "Assessment of Human Resource Development (HRD) Practices in the public service", highlights that "one of the requirements that departments must comply with, as per the skills development legislation and HRD Strategies, is the formation of a struct