The Public Service Commission (PSC) wants a pending review of the Public Service Act accelerated, saying the law is creating serious challenges in its current form.

The Public Service Commissioners, led by Chairperson Saalman Jacobs, outlined some of the recommendations to President Hage Geingob and Cabinet Ministers at the State House.

The challenges and recommendations are contained in the annual report.

The review of the Public Service Act of 1995 started with consultations eight years ago, which the Commission says is long overdue.

Of particular concern in the Act is a clause on dealing with human resources, which the Commission says creates unnecessary bureaucracy, especially in HR practices in offices, ministries, agencies, and regional councils.

The Public Service Commission also wants the speedy finalization of the amendment to the Affirmative Action Act to include balanced structuring.

The Human Resources Audit reports carried out at different offices, ministries, agencies, and regional councils uncovered non-compliance with the Public Service Act and outdated structures in HR offices.

The overall administration is also manual, resulting in the misplacement of documents and misfiling.

The government agrees with the urgency of the review of the Public Service Act.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the matter has been referred to the office of the Attorney-General for input.

The Public Service Commission also recommended that HR issues be elevated to the parliamentary level, with reports to be analyzed by parliamentary committees and Executive Directors summoned to account.