Challenges Facing the Implementation of Public Employees’ Performance Management Information System (PEPMIS) among Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Bunda Town Council

Kanwera Japhet
Department of Education Policy, Planning and Administration
Faculty of Education
The Open University of Tanzania
Email: kanwerajaphet@gmail.com

Abstract: This study examined the challenges facing the implementation of the Public Employees Performance Management Information System (PEPMIS) among teachers in public secondary schools. The study employed a mixed-method approach under a convergent parallel research design to enable comprehensive analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. A sample of 110 respondents, including teachers, Heads of Schools, and the TSEO, were involved in the study. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the aid of SPSS version 28, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. Ethical considerations, including informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation, were strictly observed. The findings revealed that lack of adequate training, insufficient access to computers and reliable internet, frequent system failures, limited technical support and follow-up, and poor communication and feedback significantly hinder effective PEPMIS implementation. The study recommends regular training, improved ICT infrastructure, strengthened technical support mechanisms, and enhanced communication between school leadership and teachers to ensure effective utilization of PEPMIS and improved teacher performance management.