Career
- President of South Sudan (2011 to present)
- Vice President of South Sudan (2005 to 2005)
- Vice President of Sudan (2005 to 2011)
- Minister of Cabinet Affairs (2018 to 2019)
- Minister of Higher Education (2011 to 2011)
- Minister of Higher Education (2017 to 2018)
- Minister of Higher Education (2017 to 2017)
- Minister of Health of South Sudan (2015 to 2015)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of South Sudan?
Salva Kiir Mayardit is the Head of state of South Sudan, in office since 9 Jul 2011.
When was Salva Kiir Mayardit born?
Salva Kiir Mayardit was born in 1951-09-13, in Bahr el Ghazal, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Salva Kiir Mayardit belong to?
Salva Kiir Mayardit is listed as a member of Sudan People's Liberation Movement on Wikidata.
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Sources: Office of the President of South Sudan (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, South Sudan. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/south-sudan/head-of-state