The appointments come as part of a process to prepare the Ministry for the ominous task of restructuring and rationalisation of the Public Service. Key to the appointments, is that of Mr John Erentzsen whose knowledge and understanding of the Public Service is internationally acknowledged. Mr Erentzsen's main responsibility would be to advise the Minister on labour relations. Mr Erentzsen is an internationally respected labour specialist. Until this appointment, he was closely associated with SAMWU.
John Erentzsen is an Executive Committee member of Public Services International, a member of the African Regional Advisory Committee, the Chairperson of the National Labour Relations Forum for Local Government and a Commissioner on the Judicial Services Commission.
It is hoped that the involvement of Mr Erentzsen will usher in a new era for the Public Service Labour Movement. It will instil confidence between the State and the employees organisations. Mr Nogxina brings with him experience form the World Bank. He has been involved with Institutional Reform and Capacity Building Programmes of the World Bank, Africa Division with particular reference to the Public Service.