Annual Performance Plan 2025/26
Strategic roadmap for public sector innovation and service delivery improvement
Executive Statements
Executive Authority Statement
This Annual Performance Plan (APP) outlines the work of the Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) for the 2025/26 Financial Year. It guides the organisation in implementing its programmes and projects for the year.
The CPSI is a national government component located within the Ministry of Public Service and Administration. These programmes and projects contribute to supporting the Public Service and Administration Portfolio in its strategic mandate to build an effective and efficient public sector.
Priority No. 3 in the 2024–2029 Medium-term Developmental Plan (MTDP), under the 7th Administration, calls for the building of a capable, ethical and developmental state.
The public service is essentially the heartbeat of a capable, ethical developmental state that can build an inclusive economy, create jobs and eliminate poverty to fulfil the NDP promise of a better life for all.
As President Ramaphosa explained: “A fundamental feature of such a state is a public service that is professional and competent, with people possessing skills, experience, foresight, and integrity, working in the best interests of the people."
Accounting Officer's Statement
Background: This APP provides an outline of the work of the Centre for Public Service Innovation for the Financial year 2025/26. It includes key deliverables, dates of completion, and milestones for the organisation to achieve in partial fulfilment of its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.
The 2025/26 Financial Year is significant as it is the first year of the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan of the CPSI.
Strategic position and key responsibilities: The CPSI is a national government component within the Public Service and Administration Portfolio. It supports the portfolio in building an efficient, effective, and development-oriented public service using innovation. This involves entrenching a culture of innovation to improve service delivery, performance, and productivity.
Our Mandate
Vision
A solution-focused public sector through innovation.
Mission
To entrench a culture and practice of innovation in the public sector to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the public service and its service delivery to the public.
Constitutional and Legislative Mandate
The CPSI operates under the principles set out in Chapter 10, s195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, particularly:
- Efficient, economic, and effective use of resources
- Development-oriented public administration
- Responsive service delivery that meets people's needs
- Transparency and citizen participation
The CPSI's functions are outlined in Government Notice 700 of 2 September 2011, including:
- Advancing needs-driven research and development
- Unearthing, demonstrating, sharing, encouraging, and rewarding innovation
- Testing, piloting, and incubating new innovations
- Supporting replication of innovative solutions
Strategic Focus
Alignment with National Priorities
The CPSI's 2025/26 APP aligns with the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) priorities of the 7th Administration:
Priority 1
Driving inclusive growth and job creation
Priority 2
Reduce poverty and tackling the high cost of living
Priority 3
Building a capable, ethical and developmental state
Key Focus Areas
Research & Development
Establishing evidence base for innovative solutions and supporting youth digital skills development
Solution Replication
Facilitating institutional support and replication of innovative solutions in the public sector
Stakeholder Engagement
Nurturing an enabling environment for innovation through knowledge platforms and partnerships
Digital Transformation
Improving internal processes through digitization and supporting public sector digital innovation
Performance Measurement
Programme Performance
| Programme | Outcome | 2025/26 Targets |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Administration | Effective corporate governance | Unqualified audit opinion |
| Improved internal processes | 1 workflow digitized | |
| 2: Public Sector Innovation | Innovation research and development | 2 research and 2 development initiatives |
| Innovative solutions replicated | 2 solutions replicated | |
| Knowledge platforms sustained | 9 platforms maintained |
Budget Allocation
By Programme (R'000)
| Programme | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administration | 26,141 |
| Public Sector Innovation | 23,930 |
| Total | 50,071 |
By Economic Classification (R'000)
| Classification | Amount |
|---|---|
| Compensation of Employees | 31,173 |
| Goods and Services | 18,091 |
| Capital Assets | 807 |