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Estimates of the Provincial Revenue and Expenditure (EPRE) 2023/24 Financial Year
The central recruitment function has improved consistency with regards to the implementation of its

processes. This model has ensured a seamless link to the national advertising processes in the Public
Service through Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), which are compulsory. The
implementation of the e-recruitment system has contributed immensely to the achievement of 77 per cent

of funded vacancies in departments filled within 6 months due to automated processes, which result in
recruitment efficiencies.

The OTP identified youth job preparedness programme as critical in preparing the youth towards the world

of work and by the end of the third quarter, 2 910 young people had been reached through this programme
(against a target of 2 500). The department acknowledges that youth development is a societal challenge

which cannot be left to government alone. As the leader of society and leader of government, the OTP has
renewed its commitment to advocate for the development of youth in the province. To this end, the
department has engaged all departments and municipalities on an integrated approach to youth

development and advocacy of youth budget set asides.

2.2 Key challenges

The province continues to have a challenge in particular regarding the finding of suitably qualified
candidate to fill positions in some departments and that usually forces departments to re-advertise posts

which results in length period in filling of vacant posts.

Challenges faced by departments in rolling out the broadband project are caused by delays in way leave
approval by municipalities; vandalism and theft; sub-standard work by some Small, Medium and Micro
sized Enterprises (SMMEs); community unrests in some areas; delays due to rain; cases of gangsterism

demanding security fee from SMMEs in some areas are some of the challenges that the project is
experiencing. However, these are receiving ongoing attention.

The participation of sector departments in the DDM process is still not ideal and moving forward this area

will be receiving on-going attention.

3. Outlook for the coming financial year (2023/24)

The department will continue to ensure that it responds to the Provincial Development Plan. Whilst, the
shrinking revenue base continues to be major hindrance in service delivery, additionally, the province
continue to experience natural disasters mainly due to climate change.

In moving forward, the 2023/24 plan for the department is premised on the posture of stabilisation, recovery
and reconstruction that the province has adopted since start of the COVID-19 Pandemic as indicated in

the 2023/24 Mandate Paper. Ensuring sustainability, equity and fairness in implementing government
programme remains key to enhance social inclusion. Working with the Provincial Treasury and the CoGTA,
the OTP will focus on the following in the 2023/24 financial year:

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