Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi

In a meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration on April 23, 2025, Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi led the presentation of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plans and the 2025-2026 Annual Performance Plans of the Ministry for the Public Service and Administration. These plans will serve as a roadmap for the Ministry over the next five years.
“As we chart the course for the 2025–2030 planning cycle, we do so under the imperative of the 3rd priority of the 7th Administration, which is to build a capable, ethical, and developmental state—one that delivers, innovates, and earns the trust of the people it serves,” said Minister Inkosi Buthelezi.
Along with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), the entities under the Ministry for the Public Service and Administration (MPSA) include the Public Service Commission (PSC), the National School of Government (NSG), the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), and the Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI), each playing a pivotal role in the functioning and development of the Public Service and Administration.
Starting with the DPSA, Minister Inkosi Buthelezi explained the role and commitment of the department in the professionalization of the Public Service by fostering integrity, competence, and discipline as core values. For this reason, the DPSA’s plans for this financial year will prioritize strengthening human resource practices, combating corruption, enhancing labour relations, and embedding a culture of accountability.
“We must create a service that goes beyond compliance and truly understands public service as a calling,” the Minister asserted.
The CPSI was lauded for its role as a catalyst for innovation within the Public Sector, fostering homegrown solutions to everyday administrative challenges. The Minister underlined the need for sustained resources and support for the CPSI to scale successful innovations across various government frameworks.
“As we face an era of disruption and rapid change, the CPSI’s Strategic Plan positions it as a catalyst for problem-solving within the state. It is championing homegrown innovations—not as a buzzword but as a tool to solve problems that communities face every day—from long queues at clinics to slow housing approvals,” he said.
The Minister also acknowledged the efforts of the National School of Government in repositioning itself as a high-impact learning institution aligned with the future needs of the state. He also stressed the need for the NSG to closely monitor the impact of its training offerings in relation to tangible improvements in public servants’ interactions with the public.
Addressing the health and well-being of public servants, Minister Inkosi Buthelezi lauded GEMS for its efforts toward financial sustainability and improving healthcare access. However, he emphasized that affordability for lower-income workers remains a critical issue that should not exclude any public servant from essential health services.
Referring to the PSC as “the constitutional guardian of integrity, fairness, and merit within the public service,” the Minister said adequate funding was needed for the entity to extend and effectively discharge its duties.
“As we embark on our journey in the 7th Administration, our task is to deliver results and lead by example
“Our duty in the 7th Administration is to deliver results – and our task is not only to plan but to lead,” Minister Inkosi Buthelezi concluded.