(i) to fill the man power needs of Ministries and Departments in order to ensure the discharge of various services;

(ii) to assure the public of public service neutrality by exercising their constitutional authority in respect of the control of careers in the service;

(iii) to protect public officers against acts of discrimination by politicians;

(iv) to protect public officers from other public officers;

(v)  to prevent nepotism by ensuring fairness and transparency in the appointment and promotion of public officers; 

(vi) to ensure the good conduct and efficiency of public officers by exercising their constitutional authority in respect of discipline in the Public Service.