There are a number of reasons. Allow me to start from the beginning. We achieved some very good results by including targeted employment equity group recruitment in our integrated plan. Each department really has to focus its planning on those groups which are underrepresented. If a particular group is underrepresented, sound planning and targeted recruitment strategies have to be implemented.
The new Public Service Modernization Act provides departments with greater flexibility for targeted staffing when competitions are run. They are able to state that a certain group is underrepresented within their organization and, consequently, give preference to qualified candidates from that particular group.