Strategies and practices for effective talent management in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality

Abstract

The aim of this study was to positively contribute to the improvement of the human resource management, talent management strategies and practices in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in particular. For the realisation of the aim and objectives of this study, a qualitative research methodology was adopted. A semi-structured questionnaire with predetermined closed and open-ended questions was utilised to acquire as much insight as possible into the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality’s human resource management practises and, particularly, their talent management strategies and practices. A semi-structured interview was another tool used to obtain a better perspective on if and how talent management is practiced within the municipality and their knowledge and familiarity with such practices and strategies. The literature study, which was qualitative, included extensive literature, legislation, policy documents, journal articles, books, conference papers, the internet, and government reports about human resource functions and tasks, which includes strategies and plans, recruitment, selection, career management, human resource development and practices in the South African public sector, talent management, development and retention, and the human resource functions and practices in a municipality.