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Our Constitutional Mandate.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an arm of the Executive, created in terms of Section 202 of the Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Section 203 provides for the functions of the Commission including the appointment of qualified and competent persons to hold posts in the Public Service, fix and regulate conditions of service, exercise disciplinary powers, investigate and remedy grievances of members of the Public Service.

The Commission is also mandated to implement measures to ensure effective and efficient performance within, and the general well-being of the Public Service and to ensure that members of the Public Service carry out their duties efficiently and impartially

Constitutional Values

Rule of Law:

This principle means everyone, including the government and its officers, must obey the law and no one is above it. 

Supremacy of the Constitution:

The Constitution is the highest law in Zimbabwe, and all other laws and actions must conform to it. 

Development and Empowerment:

The values also encompass a commitment to the development of the nation and the empowerment of its people. 

Respect for Human Rights and Freedoms:

The Constitution protects fundamental human rights and freedoms, binding the government to advance them. 

Cultural, Religious, and Traditional Values:

The Constitution acknowledges and seeks to respect the nation’s diverse cultural, religious, and traditional heritage. 

Human Dignity and Equality:

 All human beings are recognized for their inherent dignity and worth, and equality is a key principle, particularly gender equality. 

Good Governance:

Principles of good governance are to guide the state, including principles of a multi-party system, universal adult suffrage, and

regular free and fair elections. 

 
 

Major Functions

As detailed in Section 203 of the Constitution, the Civil Service Commission has the following functions.

Appointments

We appoint qualified and competent persons to hold posts in the Civil Service.

Conditions Regulation

To fix and regulate conditions of service of members of the Civil Service.

Constitutional Stewardship

To promote the values and principles of the constitution of Zimbabwe.

Performance Audit

To ensure effective and efficient performance of the Civil Service.

Discipline

To exercise control and disciplinary powers over members of the Civil Service.

Policy Enforcing

To ensure that members carry out their duties efficiently and impartially.

Employee Administration

To exercise any other function that is conferred or imposed on the Commission.

Our Vision

A high performing public service.

Our Mission

To build and foster a professional public service that delivers transformational services and development for all in a challenging world.

Our Values

Servant Leadership

Acting as humble stewards of public trust, fostering a culture of empathy, accountability, and collective excellence in service delivery.

Integrity

Upholding the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and ethical conduct in all its actions and decisions.

Meritocracy

Commitment to fair, transparent, and competency-based decisions in recruitment, promotion, and performance.

 

Innovation

Championing a culture of continuous improvement through new ideas, technologies, and approaches that enhance operational efficiencies, service delivery, adaptability and responsiveness to citizens’ needs.

Inclusivity

Guaranteeing equal access, representation and participation across all demographics. Promoting inclusion of gender, youth, disability and regional balance.

Accountability

Taking responsibility for measurable results and outcomes.

What the Government is doing to improve the welfare of Civil Servants.

Rebate of Duty on Motor vehicles
Retirement Planning Programme
Transport Services
Government Employee Mutual Savings Fund (GEMS)
Medical Insurance
Funeral Assistance