The National Social Security Fund manages the compulsory social security scheme of private sector and equivalent. It also operates in the field of health and social welfare. 

CNPS reports both to the Ministry of Family, Women and Social affairs (administrative and Technical supervision) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Financial Supervision). This Authority is presided by a Board of directors comprising 12 Members and is daily managed by the Directorate-General. It is composed of six (06) Central Directorates, eight (08) Specialized Cells and decentralized structures (20 spread nationwide).