Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999)

As personnel expenditure is the largest expenditure item in most departments’ budget, it is imperative that it is monitored on a continuous basis, not only to ensure proper budgetary control but also to achieve the most efficient and effective utilisation of available staff.

Reports available on Persal

Posts with incumbents and vacancies

The approved post establishment for a specific activity, as per organisational structure, is reflected on this report. This (approved) post establishment is utilised as a basis to calculate the funding requirements in respect of personnel expenditure. This report provides information on the number of approved posts, the number of filled posts per rank (along with the detail of the incumbents), as well as the number of vacant posts per rank.

Expenditure per person

This report reflects for each individual on the (approved) post establishment of the activity, detail of his/her total salary package. The information is displayed per sub-item and will include employer contribution to the Stabilisation Fund.

Detail estimates for selected Persal numbers

This report reflects for a specific activity, projected expenditure per month, the current as well as subsequent two financial years. This information will summarise all personnel assigned to the specific post establishment.

Summarised statistics per rank code and notch

This report reflects per rank, the number of personnel per salary notch, i.e. number of personnel on the first, second or third notches and will assist accounting officers to plan optimally their personnel expenditure.