{"id":890,"date":"2026-07-28T16:40:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/otp\/?page_id=890"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:23:45","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-tabs alignwide  root-eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c \"><div class=\"eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c eb-advanced-tabs-wrapper vertical \" data-min-height=\"true\"><div class=\"eb-tabs-nav \"><ul class=\"tabTitles\" data-tabs-ul-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c\"><li data-title-tab-id=\"1\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"active\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">Overview<\/h6><\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"2\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">MEC&#8217;s Profile<\/h6><\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"3\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">HOD&#8217;s Profile<\/h6><\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"4\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">Mandates<\/h6><\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"5\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">Delivery Agreement<\/h6><\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"6\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">Organogram<\/h6><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"eb-tabs-contents\">\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"6\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The various functional units within the Department are currently organised along six (6) Programmes with respective Sub-programmes to manage and supervise human resources. Programme and sub-programme managers are responsible for managing resources and outputs of the programmes and sub-programmes in the Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"993\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/Organogram-DEDaT-2022.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/Organogram-DEDaT-2022.jpg 993w, https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/Organogram-DEDaT-2022-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/Organogram-DEDaT-2022-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"1\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A developed and radically transformed economy in the Northern Cape<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acceleration the inclusive economic growth of the Northern Cape province through modernization, diversification, &amp; empowerment..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VALUES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In delivering a service to its diverse clients, the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism has laid particular emphasis on the following values and principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-80317ef5-921a-7866-8e5c-aba47dab2802\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transparency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsiveness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professionalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-160911.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-160911.png 546w, https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-05-160911-199x300.png 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"2\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEC for DEDAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/mec-blennies-magage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/mec-blennies-magage.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/mec-blennies-magage-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venus Lorato Blennies-Magage is a bold and dynamic force in South African politics. Born and bred in Kimberley, she holds the distinction of being the youngest Member of the Executive Council in the country\u2014proof that leadership is not defined by age, but by vision, grit, and the ability to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sworn into the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in 2022, she quickly took on the role of MEC for Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities, Communications and e-Government, before being appointed to her current portfolio: Finance, Economic Development and Tourism. Her trajectory speaks to both capability and trust\u2014built through years of committed activism, political leadership, and disciplined performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armed with an LLB from the University of South Africa, Blennies-Magage leads with a sharp legal mind, strategic clarity, and a grounded understanding of the people she serves. Her political grounding is deep: from her early days in COSAS where she held key national roles\u2014 including Deputy Secretary General and Acting Secretary General\u2014to her leadership in the ANC Youth League as Northern Cape Provincial Chairperson and member of the National Youth Task Teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for her calm under pressure and methodical approach to complex tasks, she has earned a reputation as someone who gets the job done\u2014 without the noise, without the ego. Her leadership style is rooted in trust, integrity, and high-level<br>performance, making her a standout figure in a new generation of public servants committed to building a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWomen are the people who are going to relieve us from all this oppression and depression. The rent boycott, the consumer boycott \u2014 they are the people who can turn the country around.\u201d<\/em><br>\u2014 <strong>Mama Albertina Sisulu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blennies-Magage embodies this spirit\u2014grounded, unshaken, and determined to drive transformation where it matters<br>most.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"3\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOD for DEDAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/hod-thami-mabija-profile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/hod-thami-mabija-profile.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/hod-thami-mabija-profile-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Thami Mabija has been appointed as head of the Department for Economic Development and Tourism with effect from 1 April 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Mabija was born and raised in Galeshewe Township in Kimberley, Northern Cape province. After completing his matric he enrolled at University of Cape Town to study towards a Bachelor Degree in Commerce majoring in accounting and economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His additional qualifications include a Master\u2019s Degree from University of South Africa and he is currently finalizing another Master\u2019s in Public Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early in his career he joined Northern Cape Premiers office as an accounting clerk and worked himself up through the ranks. Later, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works. Mr Mabija also held several senior executive roles at Free State Provincial Treasury. In May 2017- October 2019 he was appointed as acting Head of Department for Northern Cape provincial Treasury and October 2019-May 2020 he was appointed as Acting Municipal Manager at Sol Plaatje Municipality for six months to stabilize the municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, in the Northern Cape Provincial Government Administration, having worked his way up through the ranks to gain valuable skills and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Mabija spearheaded several initiatives and his financial knowledge, strong analytical and leadership skills are several leadership positions that saw him win the award for the Best Presented Annual Report for two consecutive years, namely 2009\/10 and 2010\/11 financial years by SAIGA. As Chief Financial Officer for the Free State Provincial Treasury he achieved a Clean Audit Status for 5 conservative years, and continued with clean audits whilst acting as HOD in treasury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He served in several leadership position, he was the Black Management Forum Provincial Chairperson for the Northern Cape for two terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Mabija is a highly accomplished accounting and financial management executive with 16 years\u2019 experience within government.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"4\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of the Premier is centrally positioned within the provincial government and derives its mandates from the&nbsp;following legislative and regulatory frameworks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The office of the Premier derives its mandate from the constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Premier is responsible for the:<br>Establishment and abolishment of any department of the provincial administration;<br>Determination regarding the alloation of any function to, or abolition of any function of, any office or department of the provincial administration concerned or the transfer of any unction from one such office or department to another or from such office or department or anybody established by or under any law of the provincial legislature or from any such body to such office or department;Appointment, promotion and transfer of employees in the Office of the Premier;<br>Appointment and other career incidents of a head of provincial administration and Provincial Heads of Department; and<br>Determination of area of jurisdiction of traditional communities and recognition of traditional leaders and withdrawal of such recognition.<br>The creation of inter-governmental relations forums to enhance service delivery as required by the IGRFA (Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/downloads\/legislation\/acts\/basic-conditions-of-employment\/Amended%20Act%20-%20Basic%20Conditions%20of%20Employment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997);<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acts.co.za\/broad-based-black-economic-empowerment-act-2003\/broad-based_black_economic_emp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2000;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Constitutional Mandate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The broad mandate of the Department is derived from the Constitution of the RSA, 1996, which regulates government&#8217;s duties and responsibilities to the citizens, in particular the promotion of socio-economic rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specific reference needs to be made to Provisions in the Bill of Rights (chapter 2) relating to equality (section 9); human dignity (section 1O); freedom of trade, occupation and profession (section 22); and chapter 3 of the Constitution dealing with intergovernmental relations that inform the Department&#8217;s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been no changes to the Constitutional mandates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legislative and Policy Mandates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following directive commands the mandate of the Department;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National legislation (bills, acts, regulations, charters), of which the following are the most important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Constitution of RSA, 1996<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Service Act (PSA) and Public Service Regulations (PSR), as amended;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations (TR), as amended; and the<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Division of Revenue Act (DoRA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relevant line function legislation and regulations includes the following (National and Provincial, e.g., legislation pertaining to small businesses, companies, competition, gambling, liquor, consumer protection, local government, inter-governmental relations, development and planning, other standards and procedures, information, security, human resource management and development, labour, etc., including court decisions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been no changes to the Legislative Mandates that govern the functions of the department. The passing of the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill of 2016, which is introduced to pave way for the National Treasury to allocate funds to urgent and unavoidable interventions, has not been passed to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Institutional Polices and Strategies 2020 &#8211; 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Development Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Development Plan is the long-term socio-economic development plan for the country. The plan has a target of increasing employment by 11 million by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is proposed to be achieved by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-ff1b1a52-f473-5ac5-79af-80d8c64bbbd3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Realising an environment for sustainable employment and inclusive economic growth,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting employment in labour-absorbing industries,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raising exports and competitiveness,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening government&#8217;s capacity to give leadership to economic development, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobilising all sectors of society around a national vision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the department is responsible for Priority 2: Economic Transformation and Job Creation, through which the NOP developmental objectives are targeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Infrastructure Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The South African Government adopted a National Infrastructure Plan in 2012 that intends to transform the economic landscape while simultaneously creating significant numbers of new jobs and to strengthen the delivery of basic services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plan identifies 18 Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs). Of the 18 SIPs there are currently six that are of importance to the province namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-35b48d14-cb0a-fe42-8829-a6a008991e5d\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SIP 3 South-Eastern node and corridor development,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 5 Saldanha &#8211; Northern Cape Development Corridor,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 8 Renewable Energy,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 14 Higher Education Infrastructure,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 15 Expanding access to communication technology, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 16 Square Kilometre Array (SKA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A list of 50 strategic infrastructure projects and 12 special projects were gazetted in July 2020, to be prioritised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The following are gazetted projects from the Northern Cape:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-da8c8ffb-5736-9c37-8130-0914ce488078\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SIP 19 water and sanitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 21 Transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 24 Human Settlements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full implementation of projects identified within these SIPs will result in more jobs being created in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN 2050<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-4f41d671-62a5-95af-50bf-befb0b8978e0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of the section 4 (a) of the Infrastructure Development Act (Act No 23 of 2014), Phase I of the National Infrastructure Plan 2050 for implementation (March 2022.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy<br>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0&#8220;investment in associated new industries will be promoted, such as the production of green hydrogen, green chemicals and sustainable aviation fuels.&#8221;<br>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0&#8220;Renewable energy technologies.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Communications<br>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0SIP 35: S A Connect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bi-lateral Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International, National and local Multi-party Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding concluded with the province include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-01989e55-7402-ebd0-90f9-de533ed86213\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South Africa &#8211; China trade agreements;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Africa &#8211; Brazil &#8211; India Free Trade Agreement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hunan-Northern Cape Provinces Friendship Agreement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kharas Region &#8211; N C Province Twining Agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweden &#8211; South Africa city-to-city twinning agreement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UNOPS &#8211; Department of Economic Affairs&#8217; Memorandum of Understanding;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TISA &#8211; Department of Economic Affairs&#8217; Memorandum of Understanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The articulation of the specific mandates derived from these frameworks is found in the strategic and business \/ performance plans of the different programmes and sub\u00ad programmes in the Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Changes in the Policy Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Medium-Term Development Plan 2024-2029 builds on the foundation laid by the MTSF to achieve the goals of the National Development Plan (NOP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPDATES TO INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AND STRATEGIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following additions were made to &#8220;Institutional Policies and Strategies 2020 -2025.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Infrastructure Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A list of 50 strategic infrastructure projects and 12 special projects were gazetted in July 2020, to be prioritised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are gazetted projects from the Northern Cape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-f4a6d01d-8211-098f-b25f-c5196adae7f8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SIP 19 water and sanitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 21 Transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIP 24 Human Settlements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the 61h December 2022, in terms of Section 8(1)(a) read with Section 7(1) of the Infrastructure Development Act, as amended, 2014 (Act no. 23 of 2014) (the Act), the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission amended the following Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategic Integrated Project No. 20: Energy SIP 20: SUB-PROJECTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">d. Just Energy Transition Program (JETP): National<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">e. Green Hydrogen National Program (GHNP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">f. Oil &amp; Gas National Program (OGNP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Re-imagining our Industrial Strategy to Boost Inclusion &amp; Private Investment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economic growth and development need a transformed productive structure, which can be achieved through industrialisation. However, there are a number of structural constraints that need to be addressed, namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-37ad1176-8ddc-4c4a-589f-6d0c1689f5af\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The economy remains insufficiently diversified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inefficient public monopolies imposing high-cost structure for network infrastructure such as electricity and transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disappointing export performance and exports that are concentrated in minerals and metals products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly concentrated industrial structures, limited competition and high barriers to entry.\u2022 Weak and volatile growth in labour-intensive sectors such as construction, manufacturing and agriculture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skills development not sufficiently linked to the economy&#8217;s needs and developing capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furthermore, as a result of lessons of successful programmes as well as lessons from what has worked, a better more focussed industrial strategy was proposed which identifies the 5 i&#8217;s, Engines of Growth, namely;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrialisation: Masterplans and social compacts for National Priority Sectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment &amp; Infrastructure: Leveraging private investment, expanding infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation: Digital economy, developing and diffusing new technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration: Complete Africa Free Trade Area to grow investment &amp; exports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusion: Revitalising Townships, boosting SMMEs, creating jobs, youth, BEE &amp; women empowerment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the key lessons learned from the IPAP is that its focus was too broad. For the country and the province to successfully transition to one that is industrialised and globally competitive, the strategy should be more focused on priority sectors as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-3bf288dd-0693-49ba-6bef-5f34080acf21\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sector 1: Industrial Sector: Automotive, Clothing Textile Leather and Footwear, Gas Chemicals and Plastics, Renewables\/Green Economy, Steel and Metal Fabrication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sector 2: Agriculture and Agro-processing Sector 3: Mining: Minerals and Beneficiation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sector 4: Tourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sector 5: High Tech Sectors\/Knowledge based: Digital Economy, ICT and Software Production, Digital Economy, Health Economy Defence Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sector 6: Creative Sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sector 7: Oceans Economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Infrastructure Plan 2050<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Infrastructure Plan 2050 provides a strategic vision, linked to the National Development Plan objectives, with the aim to increase infrastructure investment, create new jobs through bankable infrastructure projects, and improve governance frameworks that leverage private investment in the development and financing of critical economic infrastructure. The first phase of the plan focuses on critical economic network infrastructure, specifically in the energy (electricity), digital communications, freight transport and water infrastructure, while the second phase will focus on distributed infrastructure and related municipal services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The province, in alignment with the National Development Plan &#8211; Vision 2030, recognises the importance of reliable infrastructure to enhance the quality of life of the community with key priorities being:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-23e94190-7fcc-2f32-4c0e-ae4526363ae4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expanding infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating jobs and therefore contributing positively to the livelihoods of the people of the province<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transforming the spatial reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving education and training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addressing the social ills of the province<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Economic Transformation, Inclusive Growth and Competitiveness: A contribution towards a growth agenda for the South African Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Economic Policy Division of National Treasury produced the document in 2020 in response to the slow economic growth, rising unemployment rate and lack of investment faced by South Africa at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The document is intentionally focused on economic growth and job creation and it acknowledges that a country becomes competitive when it is cost effective, innovative and provides adequate return on investment. The document highlights five fundamental building blocks to achieve long term sustainable growth, namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-5f3676d6-0427-c369-bc4d-8d3b259479c1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improving educational outcomes, with a strong emphasis on early childhood development and a comprehensive reading plan for primary school learners;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementation of youth interventions, including training and apprenticeships;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creation of sustainable cities and inclusive transport systems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address the skills gap through a combination of short term (easing immigration regulations for qualified individuals from accredited institutions) and long-term educational reforms; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A capable state with functional public-private partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">District Development Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The District Development Model will be pursued through the &#8220;One District, One Plan&#8221; model, whereby single and integrated plans from all three spheres of government are implemented in each district with the aim of providing regulatory and policy certainty to local stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All planning and budgeting across the state will be based on a shared understanding of District challenges, employing District-level Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) as a base for planning and resource allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>These plans will consider issues such:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-5ad0c28f-faf8-cd64-0dbd-b7abb263b336\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Land release and development,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure investment,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The provision of basic services and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for local economic drivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provincial Growth and Development Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Northern Cape PGDP has been developed with the purpose to provide strategic direction in placing the province on a growth trajectory build on four drivers, namely Economic Growth, Development and Prosperity; Social Equity and Human Welfare; Environmental Sustainability and Resilience and Governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The document identifies the sectors with high labour intensity and development potential as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-f5282f97-4506-86c4-bc49-89f31d47efa1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community, Social and Personal Services,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wholesale and Retail Trade, Catering and Accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving educational outcomes, with a strong emphasis on early childhood development and a comprehensive reading plan for primary school learners;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementation of youth interventions, including training and apprenticeships;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creation of sustainable cities and inclusive transport systems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address the skills gap through a combination of short term (easing immigration regulations for qualified individuals from accredited institutions) and long-term educational reforms; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A capable state with functional public-private partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">District Development Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The District Development Model will be pursued through the &#8220;One District, One Plan&#8221; model, whereby single and integrated plans from all three spheres of government are implemented in each district with the aim of providing regulatory and policy certainty to local stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All planning and budgeting across the state will be based on a shared understanding of District challenges, employing District-level Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) as a base for planning and resource allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These plans will consider issues such:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-ad3e8000-971c-1dba-c79a-8041c2ff00a3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Land release and development,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure investment,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The provision of basic services and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for local economic drivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provincial Growth and Development Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Northern Cape PGDP has been developed with the purpose to provide strategic direction in placing the province on a growth trajectory build on four drivers, namely Economic Growth, Development and Prosperity; Social Equity and Human Welfare; Environmental Sustainability and Resilience and Governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The document identifies the sectors with high labour intensity and development potential as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-eafc28c9-a31e-73e1-f885-0a04f00db8cf\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community, Social and Personal Services,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wholesale and Retail Trade, Catering and Accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medium-Term Development Plan 2024-2029<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Medium-Term Development Plan 2024-2029 (MTDP) serves as the 5-year medium-term plan for the 7th Administration of the Government. It also serves as the implementation framework for the National Development Plan (NOP): Vision 2030. The MDTP continues to align the goals and objectives of the NDP and the Programme of Priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU). It is also aligned to RSA&#8217;s international commitments and that of Africa itself as outlined in the African Agenda 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It is essentially an economic plan to address the socio-economic challenges. The minimum programme of priorities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"bul-e172d26c-78a8-40c5-1ea5-bbd3b8372f8f\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapid, Inclusive and sustainable economic growth and job creation (Infrastructure, industrialisation, land reform, structural reforms, transformation, fiscal sustainability, macroeconomic management).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living (reduce spatial inequality, enhance food security and nutrition, social safety net, basic services).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the delivery of basic services and bring stability to local government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investing in people through quality education and healthcare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebuild the capability of the state and create a professional public service (metric based, restructuring of SOEs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen law enforcement agencies to address crime, corruption and GBVF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social cohesion and nation building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign policy based on human rights, constitutionalism, and national interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The MTDP 2024-2029 proposes three interrelated and interlinked strategic priorities which are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I. Inclusive Growth and job creation &#8211; addressing unemployment, poverty, and inequality through economic expansion and employment initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">II. Reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living &#8211; Ensuring access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and social protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ill. Build a capable, ethical, and developmental state &#8211; Enhancing governance, institutional efficiency, and policy implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mandate of the Department of Economic Development directs it to support the Apex Strategic Priority of the MTDP 2024-2029, i.e., Inclusive Growth and Job Creation.<br>The prioritisation criteria towards interventions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Prioritisation Criteria<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Sectors in Distress<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prioritise sectors that are currently vulnerable but have a large employment base such as mining, construction, and manufacturing. Promote diversification within these industries to reduce dependency on a single sector.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Scalability<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prioritise programmes that have the potential to create a significant number of jobs, especially in sectors that are labour-intensive. Focus on projects that can drive through increased productivity and economic output.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><em>Infrastructure<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prioritise investment in infrastructure projects that can provide long-term benefits and support other sectors (e.g. transportation, energy, telecommunications). Engage PPPs to leverage private sector expertise and investment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Industrialisation<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prioritise industries that can scale rapidly and have extensive reach, like agriculture and tourism, which can have widespread economic benefits. Focus on projects that can drive GDP growth through increased productivity and economic output.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Research and Development<\/em><\/td><td>Prioritise investment in R&amp;D with a focus in practical applications that SMEs can adopt. Facilitate the transfer of technology from research institutions to the market, ensuring that innovations lead to new business opportunities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Outcomes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased employment opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-industrialisation, localisation, and beneficiation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enabling environment for investment and improved competitiveness through structural reforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased infrastructure investment and job creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy security and just energy transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supportive and sustainable economic policy environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased investment, trade and tourism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science, technology, and innovation for growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"5\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-hrk4c\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":850,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-890","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=890"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1236,"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/890\/revisions\/1236"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}