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National School of GovernmentRef: https://www.thensg.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MPAT.pdf

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Collected on 5 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a National School of Government (NSG) course alignment matrix for the Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT). It explains the background and purpose of MPAT, including that Cabinet mandated DPME to develop and pilot it, and that Cabinet approved MPAT implementation for the 2012/13 financial year across all national and provincial departments. The matrix aligns MPAT key performance areas and standards to specific NSG training courses (including strategic management, governance and accountability, human resource management, and financial management), and notes that NSG also offers mandatory programmes such as the Compulsory Induction Programme (CIP) and Breaking Barriers to Entry into Public Service (BB2E). It also provides NSG contact details and references the NSG course directory/website for more information.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.thensg.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MPAT.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Document: MPAT course alignment matrix (National School of Government)
  • MPAT launched by DPME: October 2011
  • Cabinet approved MPAT implementation: 2012/13 financial year
  • MPAT participation in 2012/13: all 156 national and provincial departments
  • MPAT approach: structured, evidence-based assessment of management practices
  • NSG training programmes aligned to MPAT key performance areas and standards
  • Training delivery: accredited and non-accredited interventions via blended face-to-face and e-learning
  • Mandatory NSG programmes mentioned: Compulsory Induction Programme (CIP) and Breaking Barriers to Entry into Public Service (BB2E)
  • NSG contact address: ZK Matthews Building, 70 Meintje Street, Trevenna Sunnyside, Pretoria
  • NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za
  • National School of Government (NSG)
  • Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME)
  • Department of Public Administration Service and Administration (DPSA)
  • National Treasury
  • Office of the Premier
  • Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA)
  • Office of the Public Service Commission
  • Cabinet
  • Public Service Commission
  • South African government departments (national and provincial)
  • SITA (mentioned as ICT tools offered with SITA)