Gauteng
South Africa
Sector
Home to 10.5 million people, Gauteng is the smallest, wealthiest and most populous (per square metre) of all nine provinces in South Africa.
The province generates 33% of South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP). More than 70 international banks, stockbrokers and insurance companies operate in this province proving that “it all starts here”
Gauteng also boasts the finest and most highly-developed infrastructure on the African continent: a well maintained and ever increasing road, rail and air infrastructure, which connects the province to cities in Africa.
Gauteng Department of Economic Development (DED)
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (DED), a subsidiary of the Gauteng Provincial Government, is responsible for ensuring that the right framework is in place to foster economic growth and job creation in the province.
The department is also responsible for ensuring that sound financial management policies and structures are in place within the Gauteng provincial government.
Main Responsibilities:
The department plays a crucial role in building Gauteng as a Globally Competitive City Region. In line with this vision the department formulated a strategy called the Growth and Development strategy (GDS).
The GDS comprises of a number of strategies that have been put in place to ensure the sustained growth and development of the economy through the formulation of agencies and support of special projects. These agencies include GEDA, GEP, Blue IQ, GFC, Gauteng Gambling Board, GTA, Dinokeng and Cradle of Human Kind.
Vision:
"To become a centre of excellence providing economic policy direction, development facilitation, financial management leadership and contributing to a conducive environment for labour absorbing economic growth and poverty reduction in Gauteng".
Gauteng DED's core values include:
- Ensuring equity and redress in terms of access to economic opportunities.
- Running an effective and efficient organisation and serving as a role model for other departments and stakeholders.
- Transparency and openness in terms of how the Department of Economic Development (DED) does its business
- Democratic decision-making.
- A high degree of professionalism amongst our staff and giving practical effect to Batho Pele
- Quality services to the DED’s customers
Gauteng DED strives to provide a level of service that is ethical, consultative and people-focused by fostering:
- Increased trade, investment and tourism
- Investment in strategic economic infrastructure that boosts the competitive advantages of key sectors of the economy
- Contributing to an ethical business environment
- Sound public finances
- Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment
- Small Medium and Micro Enterprise development
- Development and Urban regeneration
- Facilitation of Job creation.
The Gauteng DED is often contacted for a range of enquiries. To find out how the DED may be able to help you, see the frequently asked questions below:
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does the department offer to the public?
We have Consumer Affairs, which helps the public/consumer lodge a complaint about unfair business practice, and we also have the Liquor Licensing Office which processes
Liquor license applications and renewals. In addition, we draw up the provincial budget for all the departments and stimulate economic development through our agencies.
Can the department fund my business/project?
No, we only offer business advice.
Is this department part of the Department of Trade and Industry?
No, we are only a provincial department.
Can one apply for internship in this department?
Yes, contact the HR department for further information at (011) 350 8000.
For more information about the Gauteng Department of Economic Development and the investment opportunities available, please contact the department directly:
Name: Fezile Ngqobe
Email: Fezile.Ngqobe@gauteng.gov.za
Tel: +27 11 355
8000
