The Ministry of Public Service is a central government institution responsible for the overall management of human resources in the Public Service. Its core mandate is to develop, manage, and administer human resource policies that guide how public officers are recruited, deployed, motivated, and retained. These policies ensure that the Public Service operates in a professional, efficient, and accountable manner.
The Ministry also designs and oversees human resource management systems, procedures, and structures within the Public Service. This includes establishing clear organizational structures, standardized procedures, and systems that promote fairness, transparency, and effectiveness in service delivery. Through these frameworks, the Ministry ensures consistency in how public institutions manage their workforce.
In relation to the Public Service Commission (PSC), the Ministry provides the policy and structural framework within which the PSC operates. While the PSC is responsible for matters such as recruitment, appointment, promotion, and discipline of public officers, the Ministry of Public Service ensures that these functions are guided by well-developed policies and systems. Together, they contribute to building a competent and well-managed Public Service that supports national development.
