“This report contains the findings of a research project which examined the way in which the personnel strategies in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF ) are
organised. A number of recommendations are made which are aimed at securing efficient,
effective and democratically legitimate armed forces for South Africa. Section four sets out the recommendations in the areas of: a public relations strategy for the SANDF ; the conditions of service which govern employment of personnel; a plan for retaining key personnel; a strategy for the adjustment of pay structures; a review of race representivity plans for the SANDF ; a strategy for reducing internal tension while reinforcing cultural identity and diversity; an overview of the rationalisation and retrenchment plans; observations on the health and fitness of the SANDF personnel; recommendations for increased efficiency in the administrative process and for the review of the current structure of support functions.”
