The National Civil Service Commission’s mandate is to provide strategic leadership and guidance to the public service in human resource management and development.

The National Civil Service Commission is also mandated to ensure that appointments, promotions, discipline, and separation of personnel in the public service — in accordance with prescribed guidelines and procedures.

The National Civil Service Commission also has an obligation to promote measures that ensure effective and efficient performance within the civil service and to promote values and principles within the public administration and throughout the public service.