South Africa’s public service employs more than 1.2 million people, according to available government figures cited by IOL. The data show that women account for 779,481 of the workforce, representing 63.5% of total public service employment. The remaining workforce consists of men, making up the balance of the 1.2 million-plus total. The figures indicate that women represent the majority across the public service, highlighting gender composition within government employment. The report focuses on overall headcount and the share of women in that total, rather than breaking down employment by department, region, or occupation. Based on the figures provided, the public service’s gender profile is majority female, with women constituting nearly two-thirds of employees. The information is presented as an employment snapshot and does not include additional context such as hiring trends or changes over time.