Public Services & Government

<p>The mission of the Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council (ECPACC) is to promote, support, develop, protect and preserve the arts; enhance public appreciation and participation in the arts; and ensure the development of a broad, inclusive and identifiable Eastern Cape culture.</p><p>The Entity's strategic objectives are: credible strategic planning documents and reports submitted timeously to the Executive Authority; institutional review of the mandate and functions of the Entity; increase in the number of arts and culture projects of excellence promoted; increase in the number of cultural industries developed; increase in the number of community arts and culture individuals and/or groups granted funding; and increase in the number of partnerships and linkages to promote arts and culture.&nbsp;</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 Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is the global award-winning public entity that is wholly owned by the Eastern Cape Provincial Government in South Africa, mandated to develop and operate the 9 003 hectare Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in terms of the SEZ Act 16 of 2014. Coega, as it is commonly referred to, was established in 1999, with its headquarters located in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan area in the Eastern Cape Province. It is the home of legends, including the late statesman, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The CDC's executive authority is the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, under the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT).</p><p>Coega's vision is to be the leading catalyst for championing socio-economic development through providing competitive investment locations, facilitating holistic infrastructure, and value-adding commercial business solutions. Coega's main product offering comprises: the Coega SEZ including the Nelson Mandela Bay Logistics Park where Volkswagen South Africa is situated and providing Tier 1 services; commercial business solutions - Coega Human Capital Solutions, Coega Corporate Travel, 3-star Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre, 4-star Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel, Events Management Services and business consulting solutions; and project management services - infrastructure development and facilities management as implementing agent for government departments such as the Departments of Health, Basic Education, Social Development, and the National Department of Public Works, to mention a few, with a total projects portfolio of R2-billion per annum.</p><p>The Coega SEZ is specifically designed along the cluster model, linking related industries and their supply chains in close proximity to one another to maximise efficiency and minimise turnaround times. The SEZ is ISO certified in quality, health and safety, environmental, as well as Integrated ICT management systems. It is demarcated into 14 Zones focusing on key sectors: metals/metallurgical, automotive, business process outsourcing (BPO), chemicals, agro-processing and aquaculture, logistics, trade solutions, training and development, energy and maritime. The Coega SEZ is South Africa's number one, leading prime industrial zone as well as the preferred investment destination in Africa for local and international companies seeking a transhipment hub, gateway to African and world markets. Currently, Coega has 45 operational investors, with an investment value of R11.579-billion private sector investment and R9.53-billion foreign direct investment. In line with its mandate, the CDC achieved 112 974 jobs and trained more than 100 000 people since its inception in 1999 - thus celebrating 21 years this year. The biggest investors at Coega include the R3.5-billion 342MW Dedisa Peaking Power Plant and the R11-billion BAIC - SA's Vehicle Manufacturing Plant (SKD).</p><p>CDC is an implementing agent (IA) for government departments, utilising its expertise in infrastructure development and facilities management to provide project management and supply chain management capacity in order to fast-track the implementation of the country's infrastructure development programme. Some of the government departments assisting in this area include the: Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Departments of Education, National Department of Public Works, Eastern Cape Department of Health and National Department of Basic Education, among others.&nbsp;</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>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is to work with partners to provide sustainable agricultural and rural development.</p><p>The Department's strategic objectives are to review and develop legislative and policy instruments; develop and implement capacity building programmes; develop and implement service delivery programme plans; improve extension and advisory services; ensure implementation of legislative/policy instruments; conduct appropriate research and technology transfer; establish service delivery partnerships; ensure business management and leadership; and implement resource management policies.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation is to create, promote and develop arts, culture and sports for community betterment and enrichment, maximising access, development and excellence at all levels of participation.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to accelerate transformation and inclusivity in arts, culture, sports, library and archive programmes; empower communities with sustainable arts, culture and sports programmes, library and archive programmes; create, promote and develop sustainable arts, culture, sports, library and archive programmes; reengineer arts, culture and heritage programmes into business enhancement activities; provide and develop sustainable infrastructure, research for arts, culture, sports, library and archive services accessible to all communities; provide effective communication and marketing services of all arts, culture and sports programmes; provide effective and efficient policy, legal services, monitoring and evaluation functions to the Department; provide effective and efficient financial management and administration services to the Department and relevant stakeholders; and provide strategic human capital management support and advisory functions to the Department.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is to to effectively support, monitor and promote developmental local government and viable institutions of Traditional Affairs.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are: to provide compliant corporate support services; to enable and support financial management in the Department; to enable improved governance and administration in municipalities; integrated and sustainable infrastructure developed for the betterment of the lives of the people of Bokone Bophirima province, and to provide strategic support to the institutions of traditional leaders.</p>

<p>The vision of the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (dedect) is to be a growing economy wherein enterprises thrive.</p><p>Its mission is to lead, coordinate, support, implement and champion inclusive economic growth for the people of the North West Province through economic planning and development, enterprise development, and effective regulatory services.</p><p>The Department's values, derived from the Constitution, underpin the activities of the 'dedect' through: acting in a fair manner when executing its responsibilities; treating all clients and employees equitably in all respects; remaining accessible to its stakeholders and role players in the course of executing its responsibilities; undertaking to be transparent in the conduct of its core business; being accountable for its business actions and decisions; participating fully in all areas of its responsibility to satisfy the needs of the clients and stakeholders; and exercising good governance at all times.</p>