The Administration Department is the main support service unit for the entire Ministry. This department is attached to the Principal Secretary's office and it is the main coordinator of the three technical departments within the ministry, namely; Housing and Human Settlements, Urban Governments and Fire and Emergency Services. The support services provided by the department are Economic Planning, Accounts and Financial management, Project Co-ordination, Administration and Human Resources Management, Legal and Communication.
Principal Secretary - Dr Simon Zwane
Under Secretary Administration- Ms. Hlobisile Dlamini
Under Secretary Technical-Mr Makhosi Simelane
Principal Assistant Secretary - Ms. Nomalungelo Magagula
Principal Human Resources Officer - Ms. Elaine Horton
Principal Accountant - Mr Mancoba Dlamini
Legal Advisor - Ms. Fikile Shongwe -Dlamini