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Item Open Access The effect of recruitment and selection on organisational performances: A case of Vhembe District Municipality(2022-07-15) Mphaphuli, Tshovhona Kenneth; Kone, L. R.; Lavhelani, N. P.The practice of recruitment and selection of employees in the Vhembe District Municipality has on a number of occasions been a subject of scrutiny in terms of organisational performance of the entire Vhembe District Municipality. This study is about the effect of recruitment and selection on organisational performance: A Case Study of Vhembe District Municipality. The objectives of this study are: To examine the effects of recruitment and selection on the organisational performance of the district municipality; to analyse the recruitment and selection process of Vhembe District Municipality, and to recommend approaches on how to improve the recruitment and selection process on organisational performance of Vhembe District Municipality. A qualitative research design was utilized in this study where interviews and secondary sources were used as sources of data. The researcher used purposive sampling which is under non-probability sampling category. The population for this study were the municipal employees from the Vhembe District Municipality. Document analysis and thematic analysis were used in analysing the data that was collected through interviews and from secondary data sources which included local and national government records, independent surveys and previous studies. Results gathered in this study reveal that there are various methods of recruitment and selection being used at Vhembe District Municipality namely: use of interviews, preliminary screening, and background checks. The findings made in this study show that recruitment and selection processes being applied at Vhembe District Municipality are out of date, unreliable, unfair, unprofessional, and marred with political influence (cadre deployment). This is a systemic anomaly that has to be eradicated. Also, a majority of respondents cited some high degree of political influence in the way the municipality vacancies are filled. This has led to inefficiencies within the system as some candidates will not be well-versed with their job responsibilities. This study’s findings reveal that in some cases, there is a link between performance or output of employees and the manner in which those employees were recruited in the organisation. In spite of the numerous selection methods available, Vhembe District concentrated a lot on employment interviews. As a measure of improving the effect of recruitment and selection processes on organisational performance at Vhembe District Municipality, the following recommendations have been tabled: It is recommended that the other selection methods must be stretched to their utmost limit so as to have a fair and general idea of the suitability or otherwise of all applicants. Training orientations offered to new employees should be improved to achieve improved performance of employees and concomitant improvement in organisational performance.Item Open Access Leadership qualities affecting the provision of effective service delivery in Thulamela Local Municipality(2022-07-15) Nkhumeleni, Dambuwo Maanda; Lavhelani, N. P.; Kone, L. R.Leadership is the process of motivating and inspiring others to achieve a goal. A leader's role is crucial to promoting a healthy employee work ethics and influencing behaviour across all organizations, especially in the public sector. The purpose of this study was to identify leadership challenges affecting the delivery of effective services in Thulamela Local Municipality and to recommend mechanisms and strategies that would address these challenges to ensure good governance and delivery of effective services. An interpretive approach was used in the study. For selecting respondents in the Municipality, a non-probability sampling technique was used, specifically, the purposive sampling technique. Qualitative, as well as quantitative methods of research were used for this study. Primary data was collected through telephone interviews with 50 respondents from the target group. Data from the qualitative sources was analysed thematically, and data from quantitative sources was analysed using SPSS version 20. According to the results, leadership challenges have been created by the hiring of unqualified personnel into leadership positions within Thulamela Local Municipality; these personnel lack the knowledge and skills needed to carry out their duties.