Nyiko Mabunda is the Acting Deputy Director General for Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD) at the DPSA. This role sees him managing, overseeing and facilitating human resource planning, employment, performance, development, transformation and workplace environment (norms and standards) across the public service.

Mabunda has experience as a project manager at an international development institution, policy management, development and evaluations. As a Policy Advisor and Analyst in the Office of the Premier, Gauteng Province Mabunda was responsible for conducting research on policy issues in support of the Provincial Cabinet.

Mabunda has completed degrees with majors in Political Science and Public Administration; Public Policy; International Political Economy and International Relations. These qualifications and experiences enjoins Mabunda with the ability to understand South Africa’s policy landscape and the constraints faced by policy implementers and developers.