School of Public Management and Administration, University of Pretoria

As a leader in Public Management and Administration, the SPMA offers degrees that are competitive on a global scale but with local relevance. It is of utmost importance to train public servants in all three spheres of government who are not only specialists in their respective disciplines, but also understand how government processes work. Excellence in service delivery depends on the appointment of professionals who understand the broad aspects of public administration and management, as well as how to apply these principles in their respective fields of specialisation. The SPMA aims to address this important need by offering relevant education of high quality and conducting applicable, implementable research. Through its efforts in this regard, the SPMA has succeeded in positioning itself as Africa's leading school in public management and administration. Future initiatives include the development of an e-governance and advanced strategic policy programme that promises to revolutionise the way citizens and governments cooperate. Our success results from our commitment to excellence in higher education and well-thought-out training programmes that are responsive to the needs of a dynamic South Africa, diverse southern Africa, and a competitive world.