Newly appointed Undersecretary for Finance Malual Tap addresses staff and officials during his welcoming ceremony on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. - Courtesy of SSBC

The First Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and Planning has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing the timely payment of civil servant salaries and strengthening public financial management to support national stability.

The pledge was made by the newly appointed Undersecretary, Malual Tap, during a reception ceremony held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Returning to a role he held from 2023–2024, First Undersecretary Malual joined Deputy Minister Thok Turuk in calling for a new era of performance-driven leadership and institutional integrity.

Addressing the long-standing challenges regarding payroll, Mr. Tap assured the public that the ministry’s leadership is united in its goal to ensure government employees are paid without delay.

“I affirm my commitment, together with the Honorable Minister of Finance and Planning, Salvatore Garang Mabiodit, to work diligently to ensure that salaries of our civil servants are paid on time,” Mr. Tap stated.

The Undersecretary called upon ministry staff and government officials to adopt a culture of “service, discipline, and integrity.”

He noted that effective public financial management is the cornerstone of an administration that earns public trust through measurable performance.

Beyond internal reforms, the Ministry of Finance highlighted its role in supporting broader national goals, including the upcoming electoral process and the maintenance of security.

“Together, we will build an administration that delivers timely payments, supports national priorities including elections, and contributes to the security and stability upon which progress depends,” Mr. Tap concluded.

The reception of the two senior officials marks a strategic push by the Ministry of Finance to streamline operations and enhance economic stability as South Sudan approaches key milestones in its transitional period.