Get to know SAAPAM

The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) is a recognized professional body dedicated to the promotion and advancement of public administration, governance, and management in South Africa. Officially recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), SAAPAM upholds high standards of professional excellence, ethics, and continuous development in the public sector.

SAAPAM serves as a leading platform for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and students engaged in public administration and management. Through its activities, the organization fosters research, innovation, and the sharing of best practices to strengthen public sector performance and accountability.

The vision of SAAPAM is to contribute towards the development of good governance and effective service delivery. The objectives of SAAPAM are to promote excellence in the theory and practice of Public Administration and Management by: Promoting the basic values and principles underlying economic, efficient and effective democratic Public Administration and Management as explained in subsection 195(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.

• Promoting the discipline and practice of Public Administration and Management through research and the provision of appropriate training and development.
• Promoting ethical conduct and accountability within the profession.
• Promoting and protecting the profession and career interests of its members.
• Co-operating with other associations and institutions in promoting the objectives of SAAPAM.

Providing a variety of services to members, such as serving as an information centre; hosting meetings, conferences and discussions for its members; publishing a journal and other publications to disseminate information and serve an educational purpose; and

Co-operating, when necessary, with other national and international professional institutions and organizations to further the interest of SAAPAM.

SAAPAM consists of a National Board and Provincial Chapters. The National Board is elected every two years from among the SAAPAM membership. The National Board is chaired by an elected President, and is assisted by a Vice President. The elected Chairpersons of the Provincial Chapters complete the National Board. The National Board appoints an Executive Director who is assisted in the day-to-day functioning by an Administrator.