Public administration in South Africa provides for the management of state resources.
[1] The Constitution outlines 9 principles by which public administration should function.
[3] The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has suggested that whistleblowers should gain access to legal assistance and that there should be a fund for those who face financial difficulty as a consequence.
[4] Despite the constitution including a developmental principle, universities in South Africa have been criticised for not teaching public administration with this principle.
[5] The Government's early retirement policies have been criticised for just encouraging skilled experienced people to leave while maintaining their The policy of "cadre deployment" of the African National Congress has been criticised for damaging the independence of the civil service commission.