Abstract
This qualitative study explored the effects of talent management strategies on organisational sustainability of the Free State Department of Health, using Tokollo and Mafube hospitals as cases. The study reveals that current talent management strategies have negatively impacted employment relations, leading to unfair labour practices, job dissatisfaction, and workplace conflicts. Furthermore, ineffective talent management strategies have compromised organisational sustainability, resulting in poor service delivery, poor working conditions, and skills shortages. The study recommends consistent application of talent management strategies, enhanced employee retention policies, prioritizing employee well-being, and ensuring just and open recruitment and selection processes.