Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism is part of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

The vision of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism is of a province where economic growth and sound environmental management underpin sustainable development. Its main strategic goal is innovation for sustainable development, with the strategic objectives being to improve organisational performance, local economic participation, emission reduction, carbon reduction and green economy initiatives, and to secure the provincial conservation status.

The primary mandate change resulted from the formalisation of the 12 key outcomes identified and agreed to by the National Cabinet. The Department had to adjust its strategic plan to demonstrate the following outcomes:

  • Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
  • An efficient, competitive and responsive economic infrastructure network
  • Environmental assets and natural resources that are well protected and continually enhanced
  • An efficient, effective and development-orientated public service
  • An empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship

Reporting Entities

Office Bearers/Management

MEC

  • Ms Nonkqubela Pieters (ANC)

Head of Department

  • Mrs Mickey Mama

Chief of Staff

  • Ms Akhona Tinta

CFO

  • Ms Sibongile Jongile

Directors

  • Mr Sizakele Gabula (OR Tambo Regional Office)
  • Mr Mlungiseleli Kosi (Acting: Sarah Baartman Regional Office)
  • Ms Vuyelwa Mantyi (Amathole District)
  • Mr Mzukisi Mbhotho (Joe Gqabi Regional Office)
  • Ms Nosisa Ndaba (Acting: Alfred Nzo District)
  • Mr Xolile Titus (Regional Director: Chris Hani District)

Senior Management

  • Ms Ntomboxolo Boni (Regional Manager: Economic Development – OR Tambo District)
  • Ms Fundiswa Gidi (Regional Manager: Economic Development – Amathole District)
  • Mr Dayalan Govender (Regional Manager: Environmental Affairs – Sarah Baartman District)
  • Ms Khayalethu Gqwabaza (Assistant Manager: Acting Regional Manager – OR Tambo District)
  • Mr Sandile Gwayi (Assistant Manager: Administration – OR Tambo District)
  • Mr Mlungiseleli Kosi (Regional Manager: Economic Development – Sarah Baartman District)
  • Mr Nontuthzelo Magugu (Assistant Manager: Alfred Nzo District)
  • Mr Mncedisi Makosonke (Regional Manager: Economic Affairs)
  • Mr Nokubonga Mayeki (Regional Manager: Economic Development – Chris Hani District)
  • Mr Mzikabawo Mbete (Assistant Manager: Environmental Education)
  • Ms Zoleka Steto (Acting Assistant Manager: Administration – Sarah Baartman District)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Ncedo Lisani (Deputy Director: Communications)
  • Ms Noncedo Mangcotywa (Communications and Marketing)
  • Mr Siphiwo Sam Mazosiwe (Parliamentary Liaison Officer)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Block 16, Business Village, Bhisho, 5605
Postal Address:Private Bag X0054, Bhisho, 5605
Telephone:0860 000 7255
Website:www.dedea.gov.za