Public Services & Government

The National Development Agency's (NDA) mandate is to: contribute towards the eradication of poverty and its causes by granting funds to civil society organisations for the purpose of implementing development projects of poor communities and strengthening the institutional capacity of other civil society organisations that provide services to poor communities; promote consultation, dialogue and sharing of development experience between civil society organisations and relevant organs of state; debate development policy; and undertake research and publications aimed at providing the basis for development policy.

The vision of of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) is to promote growth, equity and participation through social dialogue. NEDLAC's mission is to give effect to the Nedlac Act by ensuring effective public participation in the labour market and socio-economic policy and legislation, and to facilitate consensus and cooperation between government, labour, business and the community in dealing with South Africa's socio-economic challenges. The Nedlac Act requires the institution to: strive to promote the goals of economic growth, participation in economic decision-making and social equity; seek to reach consensus and conclude agreements on matters pertaining to social and economic policy; consider all proposed labour legislation relating to labour market policy before it is introduced in Parliament; encourage and promote the formulation of coordinated policy on social and economic matters; consider all significant changes to social and economic policy before it is implemented or introduced in Parliament; and consider socio-economic disputes in terms of Section 77 of the Labour Relations Act.

The National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA), in collaboration with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), is focused on the implementation of programmes for the development of the required skills and competencies to leverage the power of modern ICTs in South Africa, thereby contributing to socio-economic development, improving service delivery and improving competitiveness through ICTs. NEMISA's mission is to provide a national integrated e-skills development approach for sustainable socio-economic development in South Africa and to radically advance human capacity development in e-skills (digital skills).

The vision of the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is to become the leading provider of innovative transformation solutions for an economically inclusive South Africa. The NEF is a driver and thought leader in promoting and facilitating black economic participation by providing financial and non-financial support to black-empowered businesses, and by promoting a culture of savings and investment among black people. In pursuit of its mandate, the NEF provides financial and non-financial support. Financial support is comprised of the provision of innovative financing products to black-empowered businesses via five funds: the uMnotho, iMbewu, Rural and Community Development, Strategic Projects, and Women Empowerment Funds. Non-Financial support provided includes the following services: pre-investment support; post-investment support; turnaround, workouts and restructures; and socio-economic development and asset management.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is a regulatory authority established as a juristic person in terms of section 3 of the National Energy Regulator Act 40 of 2004. NERSA’s mandate is to regulate the electricity, piped-gas and petroleum pipelines industries in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006, Gas Act 48 of 2001 and Petroleum Pipelines Act 60 of 2003. NERSA's vision is to be a recognised world-class leader in energy regulation and its mission is to regulate the energy industry in accordance with government laws and policies, standards and international best practices in support of sustainable development. NERSA’s mandate, as contained in the relevant legislation, is summarised as follows: Issuing of licences and setting pertinent conditions; setting and/or approving tariffs and prices; monitoring and enforcing compliance with licence conditions; dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration and the handling of complaints; gathering, storing and disseminating industry information; setting of rules, guidelines and codes for the regulation of the three industries; determination of conditions of supply and applicable standards; registration of import and production activities. The role of NERSA is to ensure the development and sustainability of the electricity, piped-gas and petroleum pipelines industries, while facilitating the affordability of and accessibility to these industries, to balance the economic interests of all stakeholders, to ensure sustainable socio-economic development of South Africa and a better life for all.

The vision of Northwest Transport Investments SOC Ltd (NTI) is to be a premier provider of sustainable transport services and investments in South Africa and beyond. The Entity was established in 1973 as a parastatal company solely owned by the North West Provincial Government. The NTI group, through its subsidiary Northwest Star, has been the primary source of transport in the North West Province since its inception during the days of the erstwhile Bophuthatswana. With the growth of the company, transport services were also extended to the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng to thousands of commuters.

Golden Leopard Resorts is known as a top provider of 3-star accommodation in Pilanesberg National Park for travellers on a budget. Through its two main properties, namely Manyane and Bakgatla Resorts, the resort chain offers guests a unique bush experience in an unspoilt, malaria-free environment. The resort group is fully owned by the North West Parks and Tourism Board, is also in charge of other establishments inside the reserve.

The mission of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency is to grow tourism and manage biodiversity to stimulate sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and creates decent employment. The objectives of the Agency are to provide for the sustainable management and promotion of tourism and nature conservation in the province, and to ensure the sustainable utilisation of natural resources. The Agency achieves this by: providing for effective management and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems within the province; developing and ensuring effective management of protected areas; fostering, promoting, and developing and marketing tourism sustainably; and promoting and creating socio-economic growth and transformation within the tourism and conservation industry, thereby creating economic and employment opportunities for previously disadvantaged individuals and local communities in the province.

The mission of the Limpopo Tourism Agency is to position Limpopo as a leading tourism destination in Southern Africa. The Agency's strategic outcomes are: effective and efficient administrative support in the organisation; to provide efficient and effective human resources support services; to provide efficient and effective finance and support services; to initiate product development, tourism investment, strategic partnerships and provide quality hospitality services; and to position Limpopo as a leading tourism destination in Southern Africa.

The vision of the Limpopo Gambling Board is to ensure a credible, viable and regulated gambling industry in the province, which provides exciting leisure opportunities that contribute to economic development. The Board's mission is to promote the gambling industry for the benefit of the people of the province by ensuring compliance with the law, provision of appropriate leisure facilities, and sustainable local economic development. The Board's objectives are to promote a culture of responsible gambling; ensure the eradication of all forms of illegal gambling; ensure the creation of an organisation capable of recruiting, retaining and continuously developing its workforce, and aiming at enhancing its effectiveness and employee well-being; ensure the availability of real-time information using technology in support of decision-making processes; ensure that the Board has and maintains an appropriate procurement and provisioning system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective; ensure that the Board establishes, implements and maintains good principles of corporate governance, accounting practices, and a sound system of internal control; and ensure that the Board plans and utilises limited resources economically, efficiently and effectively.

The mission of the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) is to provide an integrated platform for the full implementation of economic development activities leading to accelerated industrialisation in Limpopo, through a focus on stimulating and diversifying the industrial base. Its primary task is to drive policy implementation through high-impact, catalytic growth projects, which will result in inclusive economic development and accelerate and sustain the growth of the provincial economy; so as to create productive and sustainable employment. The role of the Agency is to provide business intelligence, and research and development towards innovative solutions; conceptualise economic programmes and drivers; identify and package development opportunities and leverage partnerships; support local economic development capabilities; customise support for priority economic sectors and subsectors; coordinate and manage the implementation of strategic infrastructure and economic interventions; and facilitate trade and investment.

Corridor Mining Resources (CMR) is a diversified mining resources company, wholly owned by the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA). CMR boasts a diverse commodity portfolio that includes, but is not limited to, PGMs, Chrome, Gold, Magnetite and Bentonite. CMR's mandate is to promote economic development directly or indirectly through mining by optimising the development of mineral resources, driving economic growth; and creating job opportunities and promoting sustainable empowerment in mining.

The mission of Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is to identify and package investment opportunities in KZN, brand and market KZN as an investment destination, link opportunities to the developmental needs of the KZN community, and ensure easy access to investment and export trade opportunities. The Entity aims to deliver effective services and support to its clients and stakeholders through job creation, spatial development, sector development and rural development. This will be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining high-performing employees who have the skills and competencies required to manage key internal business processes, including the marketing of TIKZN as an investment promotion agency; enhancing the research and knowledge capabilities of TIKZN and making use of technology as an enabler for TIKZN's business; ensuring compliance with corporate governance and financial reporting standards; and advocating for a conducive business environment in KZN and marketing the province as a premier business destination.

The mission of the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is to provide a conducive environment that attracts appropriate investment for sustainable economic development. The Zone's strategic goals are to: promote good governance and ensure legislative compliance; establish a world-class IDZ infrastructure; establish a sustainable IDZ; and attract fixed investment in export-orientated manufacturing and services industries. The purpose of proclaiming the RBIDZ was to: facilitate the creation of an industrial complex having strategic economic advantage; provide the location for the establishment of strategic investments; enable the exploitation of resource-intensive industries; take advantage of existing industrial capacity, and promote integration with local industry and value-added production; create employment and other economic and social benefits in the region in which it is located; be consistent with any applicable national policies and laws, as determined by appropriate environmental, economic and technical analyses; develop and operate an IDZ in the area designated in the operator permit; provide quality services infrastructure to attract internationally competitive, export-orientated manufacturing businesses; take ownership of the assets and affairs of the Zone and be responsible for ongoing management and maintenance thereof; establish a one-stop service centre and provide commensurate human resources capacity, expertise and suitable technologies; make arrangements for and mobilise requisite resources for the development of the Zone; and operate in a manner that recognises that the shareholder is prioritising development, socio-economic improvement and long-term sustainability, rather than financial profit.

The vision of Moses Kotane Research Institute is to be an internationally recognised institute driving economic development through research in KwaZulu-Natal. Its mission is to provide relevant and innovative research supported by expert advice for the realisation of inclusive and sustainable economic growth in KwaZulu-Natal. The Institute's mandate is to conduct world-class research to respond to the needs of the provincial economy. Its values are professionalism, quality, integrity and ubuntu.