The milieu of the public sector human resource function -- Theoretical perspectives on public sector human resource management -- Strategic public sector human resource management -- Strategic public sector human resource planning -- Equalising opportunities by means of affirmative action -- Recruiting potential public sector employees -- Selecting, appointing and orientating public sector employees -- Appraising and managing work performance -- Career management in the public sector -- Structuring learning programmes for public sector employees -- Compensating public sector employees: basic wage and salary structures -- Providing incentives and benefits to public sector employees -- Establishing and maintaining public sector employee wellness -- Understanding public sector labour relations -- Managing public sector labour relations -- Terminating the services of public sector employees.