TAU is unique and adds value through the following strengths:

• Deeper understanding of government environment and policy
• Professional expertise organised according to five Clusters of South African government
• Rapid mobilisation of multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong partnerships with local consultants, institutions and other government departments
• Proven results-based and cost-effective methodologies and frameworks to strengthen quality assurance of TAU services
• Delivers service in the best interest of government and public.
• Builds capacity in government by working closely with the client
• Introduces new thinking and innovation in public sector programme and project management domain

The TAU has developed organically over half a decade as a support facility for government institutions mainly and has become very efficient at providing Technical Assistance in the public sector. It is a credible and objective unit with good visibility on a broad front across the three spheres and the various clusters of the government, other government institutions, and the donor community and their beneficiaries. Reviews of the TAU highlighted the high level of efficacy and client satisfaction with TAU’s service offerings, and its key role as a first responder to solving managerial issues, problems and challenges for its clients, and is capable of quickly addressing their needs and expectations.

TAU has traditionally serviced government departments based on the fact that departments have a mandate to fulfill all national priorities, the assumption being that none of these priorities have preference. Increasingly, the programmes supported by the TAU are aligned with major government priorities or are amongst those initiatives where National Treasury has identified risks in terms of spending and/or ineffective or poor service delivery. This implies that TAU offers a wide range of technical assistance services in programme and project management, organizational development, and procurement management, to all national and provincial departments and some municipalities.

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