LOBAMBA: Minister for Public Service Mabulala Maseko has presented the Ministry’s first quarter performance report for the 2026/27 financial year to the Senate Portfolio Committee.
Maseko delivered the report on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, outlining progress in improving conditions of service, strengthening public sector performance and reforming public administration.
A major focus of the report was the implementation of the Salary Review Exercise, which is being carried out over two financial years, 2025/26 and 2026/27. 
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Government began implementing the review in October 2025 and completed the remaining portion in July 2026.
The Ministry reported that E635 million had been budgeted for the outstanding 85 per cent component of back pay, while E550 million had been set aside for allowances.
The Ministry is also reviewing hardship allowances and other remuneration matters that require workforce segmentation and prior determination.
The process is being conducted in consultation with public sector unions to ensure that proposed benefits respond to the conditions faced by different groups of public servants while remaining affordable for government.
Performance management
Maseko said performance accountability remained central to public service reform.
The Performance Management System continues to be introduced across government, with middle management being enrolled after the onboarding of Principal Secretaries, Heads of Departments and senior managers.
Training has been provided to Heads of Departments, Super Users and Performance Management System Champions to improve the use of the system, performance monitoring and the management of organisational change.
Public servants have also been reminded that the window for appealing the outcome of the Salary Review remains open until 31 August 2026.
Employees who are dissatisfied with aspects of the review have been urged to submit their appeals before the deadline.
Appointments and training
During the quarter under review, the Ministry recorded 176 promotions across government.
It also processed 367 confirmations and 141 probationary appointments.
The Ministry continued working on recommendations from management audits, with the aim of improving the use of human resources and ensuring value for money in the public service.
Progress was also reported in employee development.
A total of 227 short term training programmes were delivered to public servants during the quarter.
The programmes covered skills development, productivity, performance improvement and service excellence.
The Ministry said the interventions were intended to support a public service that is better equipped, accountable and responsive to the needs of emaSwati.
