The absent Permanent Secretary to the President

Elias Magosi, Permanent Secretary to the President PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Elias Magosi, Permanent Secretary to the President PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

The Public Service Act at Section 8 (1) establishes the office of Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP) as Head of Civil Service, and that such office is responsible for administration of the public service.

Among his duties, he appoints senior management in the public service, and introduces and manages public service management system and related reforms. In essence he has overall responsibility over all public officers. 

The PSP also happens to be Secretary to Cabinet.

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