Provincial Governement in Mpumalanga

<p>The vision of the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs is of vibrant, equitable, integrated and sustainable urban and rural communities with world-class, united and prosperous agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors, with food security for all.<br><br>The Department's mission is to lead and facilitate an integrated, comprehensive and sustainable development and social cohesion by participating and partnering with all sectors of society, through agriculture, rural development and land administration. Its strategic goals are to support the development of a sustainable agrarian reform and the large farming sector; improve access to affordable and diverse food; improve services to support healthy livelihoods; create rural jobs and promote sustainable economic livelihoods; and improve the institutional delivery environment by ensuring that there are credible Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and skills audit.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs is to coordinate, support, monitor and strengthen an integrated cooperative governance system.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to: provide political strategic management, and administrative guidance and support to all the programmes of the Department; build a clean, effective, efficient, responsive and accountable local government; strengthen partnerships between local government, communities and civil society; ensure that municipalities meet the basic service needs of communities; strengthen the institutions of traditional leadership to fulfil their mandate; and exercise oversight and participate in the legislations of the Provincial Legislature.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison is to improve community and road traffic safety through mass mobilisation, oversee the performance of the police, and provide security services.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are: effective investment in resources and systems for the delivery of quality services; improvement of quality of life through eradication of crime; civilian oversight over the South African Police Service; and effective road traffic safety in the province.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation is to develop, support and promote cultural, sporting and information excellence through participation of stakeholders.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to improve the quality of life by maintaining healthy minds and bodies through active participation in sport, recreation, arts and culture; acknowledge cultural diversity and promote unity by affirming, conserving and celebrating people's way of life, while striving for moral renewal in our society; create a learning culture to empower people to make informed decisions; support socio-economic development by establishing sport and culture as an economic investment; and ensure effective investment in resources and systems for the delivery of quality service.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism is to drive economic growth that creates decent employment and promote sustainable development through partnerships.&nbsp;</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are: sustained economic development that increases employment, alleviates poverty and addresses inequality among the citizenry; and flourishing domestic and foreign tourism, and increased inclusivity of all stakeholders in the sector.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Education is to commit to work with its stakeholders to promote effective teaching and learning through good governance, capable management and proficient leadership. Its vision is to advance excellence in quality education provision. The Department's values are integrity, consultation, accountability, professionalism and transformation.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Health is to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people in the province by providing a needs-based, people-centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services, provided by a cadre of dedicated and well-skilled health workers.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to increase life expectancy; decrease maternal and child mortality; combat HIV/AIDS and decrease the burden of disease from tuberculosis; and strengthen health system effectiveness.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Health is to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people in the province by providing a needs-based, people-centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services, provided by a cadre of dedicated and well-skilled health workers.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to increase life expectancy; decrease maternal and child mortality; combat HIV/AIDS and decrease the burden of disease from tuberculosis; and strengthen health system effectiveness.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Provincial Treasury is to enhance fiscal discipline, accountability and governance in PFMA and MFMA institutions through a capable and professional workforce; intergovernmental collaboration; and sustainable funding, equitable allocation and prudent financial management.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport is to provide an integrated, reliable and cost-effective transport system that meets the development needs of the province, and to deliver infrastructure that promotes sustainable economic development and job creation.</p><p>The Department's strategic outcome-orientated goals are: efficient and effective governance; a balanced and equitable provincial government building infrastructure portfolio; transport infrastructure delivery; transport system management, operation and regulation; and coordination of EPWP III across the province.</p>

<p>With the vision of a caring, humane and developed society, the mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Social Development is to provide equitable, integrated and quality sustainable social development services to eradicate poverty and protect vulnerable groups in the communities of Mpumalanga.</p>