The Republic of South Sudan (RSS) was established in 2011.The powers of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan originate from the will of the people of South Sudan, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the Interim Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan and the Interim National Constitution.
On 31 July 2013, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan announced a new cabinet, following its dissolution on 23 July, 2013. The dissolution had included the dismissing of Vice-President Riek Machar and suspending the Secretary-General of the ruling SPLM Party, Pagan Amum Okiech. Below is a list of the newly appointed cabinet.
Cabinet Structure of the Republic of South Sudan (RSS)
PRESIDENT
H.E Lt. General Salva Kiir Mayardit
VICE PRESIDENT
H.E Lt. James Wani Igga
23 August 2013-present
ADVISORS TO THE PRESIDENT
| Name | Position | |
| Hon. Madam Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior | Advisor on Gender and Human Rights | |
| Hon. Rtd Gen. Joseph Lagu | Special Advisor | |
| Hon. Telar Ring Deng | Advisor on Legal Affairs | |
| Hon. Tor Deng Mawien | Advisor on Decentralization and Inter-Governmental Linkages | |
| Mr Mark Lotende Lochapi | Advisor on Religious Affairs | |
| Mr Aggrey Tisa Sabuni | Advisor on Economic Affairs |
Ministerial Portfolios and Ministers
| NAME | POSITION | |
| Mr. Deng Alor Kuol | Cabinet Affairs | |
| Gen. John Kong Nyuon | Defence and Veteran Affairs | |
| Mr. Nhial Deng Nhial | Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | |
| Mr. Emmanuel Lowilla | Office of the President | |
| Gen. Oyay Deng Ajak | National Security, Office of the President | |
| Mr. John Luk Jok | Justice | |
| Gen. Alison Manani Magaya | Interior | |
| Mr. Michael Makuei Lueth | Parliamentary Affairs | |
| Kosti Manibe Ngai | Finance and Economic Planning | |
| Kwong Danhier Gatluak, Ag | Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development | |
| Dr. Michael Milly Hussein | Health | |
| Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin | Information and Broadcasting | |
| Dr. Betty Achan Ogwaro | Agriculture and Forestry | |
| Mr. Gier Chuang Aluong | Roads and Bridges | |
| Ms. Agnes Poni Lokudu | Transport | |
| Ustaz Joseph Ukel Abango | General Education and Instruction | |
| Dr. Peter Adwok Nyaba | Higher Education, Science and Technology | |
| Mr. Garang Diing Akuang | Commerce, Industry and Investment | |
| Mr. Alfred Lado Gore | Environment | |
| Ms. Jemma Nunu Kumba | Housing and Physical Planning | |
| Mr.Madut Biar Yel | Telecommunication and Postal Services | |
| Mr. Stephen Dhieu Dau | Petroleum and Mining | |
| Mr. David Deng Athorbei | Electricity and Dams | |
| Ms. Agnes Lasuba | Gender, Child and Social Welfare | |
| Mr. Joseph Lual Acuil | Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management | |
| Mr. Paul Mayom Akec | Water Resources and Irrigation | |
| Mr. Gabriel Changson | Wildlife Conservation and Tourism | |
| Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro | Animal Resources and Fisheries | |
| Dr. Cirino Hiteng Ofuho | Culture, Youth and Sports |
Deputy Ministers
| NAME | POSITION | |
| Mr. Wek Mamer Kuol | Cabinet Affairs | |
| 31 | Dr. Majak Agot Atem | Defence and Veteran Affairs |
| Ms. Grace Daterio | Foreign Affairs | |
| Prof. Elias Nyamlel Wako | International Cooperation | |
| Mr. Paulino Wanawila Onango | Justice | |
| Mr. Salva Mathok Gengdit | Interior | |
| Mr. Marial Awou | Finance | |
| Ms. Mary Jervas Yak | Finance | |
| Mr. Kwong Danhier Gatluak | Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development | |
| Mr. Kengen Jakor | Commerce, Industry and Investment | |
| Mr. Atem Yak Atem | Information and Broadcasting | |
| Dr. Yatta Loli Lugar | Health | |
| Mr. Beda Machar Deng | Agriculture and Forestry | |
| Mr. Simon Majok Majak | Roads and Bridges | |
| Mr. Mayom Kuoc Malek | Transport | |
| Ms. Rebecca Joshua Okwaci | General Education and Instruction | |
| Ustaz Gabriel Kuc Abyei | Higher Education, Science and Technology | |
| Mr. Philip Palet Gadin | Environment | |
| Ms. Mary Nyawulang | Housing and Physical Planning | |
| Ms. Bettrice Khamisa Wani | Telecommunication and Postal Services | |
| Ms. Elizabeth James Bol | Petroleum and Mining | |
| Ms. Rhoda David Alak | Electricity and Dams | |
| Dr. Priscilla Nyanyang Joseph | Gender, Child and Social Welfare | |
| Ms.Sabina Dario Okolong | Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management | |
| Ms. Nadia Arop Dudi | Animal Resources and Fisheries | |
| Mr. Ali Keti Ochie | Water Resources and Irrigation | |
| Mr. Obuch Ojwok | Wildlife Conservation and Tourism |