The aim of this project is to drive efficiency within government and curb fraudulent and irregular activities.
The IFMS is a joint initiative between the DPSA, National Treasury and the State Information Technology Agency (SITA).
The IFMS integrates IT systems that support HR management, supply chain and financial management in the department. The HR module replaces legacy systems Persal, Bas, Logis and Vulindlela, some of which predate 1998, according to SITA.
The HR Module of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) aims to modernise the transverse information technology systems that support financial supply chain and human resource management in the public service.
Baloyi said the implementation of the programme is critical for supporting good governance. "Through the system, we will be in better position to eliminate ghost workers and the abuse of leave. We have come a long way since Cabinet approved the development and implementation of the IFMS in 2005."
Risk management is the focus of reducing, minimising and controlling the probability and input of a negative occurrence; and/or increasing the probability and impact of a positive occurrence.
There are various methods of risk management - some of these methods include the same practice approaches, concepts and tools used in a classic risk management process.
The pilot human resources (HR) module of the new information technology (IT) system was aimed at modernising and integrating government administration, the department of public service and administration (DPSA) spokesperson, Lebohang Mafokosi, said in a statement.
"We have tightened our security and computerised systems at all our branches to ensure the passports that are being issued cannot be duplicated by anyone", Mr Apleni said.
He said it was plausible to issue the new passport within the next 12 months to all passport holders. Mr Apleni said this was a vital step in reopening negotiations with the UK home office regarding the lifting of a UK visa requirement on South African passport holders.