Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) is the department of the Gauteng Provincial Government mandated to facilitate, promote and develop economic growth in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.

The vision of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development is “a radically transformed, modernised and re-industrialised economy, manifesting decent work, economic inclusion and equity in the region”.

The aim of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development is to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng city region.

The mission of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development is to be an activist, interventionist and developmentally-focused department contributing to an inclusive and growing economy in Gauteng by:

  • Providing thought leadership to inform the economic development agenda
  • Mobilising stakeholders to partner with for economic growth and development
  • Creating an enabling regulatory environment and stimulating business practices that promote inclusive economic growth
  • Enhancing the competitive advantage of key sectors of the economy
  • Promoting and attracting trade and investment to the economy
  • Directing investment into strategic economic infrastructure
  • Proactively linking communities to economic opportunities

The strategic goals of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development are to:

  • Provide integrated economic and development planning
  • Facilitate the implementation of strategic programmes that will stimulate the brand, competitiveness and social transformation of Gauteng, enhance trade and export promotion, and attract investment
  • Promote an efficient, equitable and socially responsible business environment
  • Act as an economic intelligence nerve centre to inform strategic decision-making and targeted sector development strategies
  • Promote public accountability and achieve high standards of corporate governance and efficient resource utilisation

Reporting Entities

Office Bearers/Management

MEC

  • Mr Lebogang Maile (Treasury and Economic Development) (ANC)

Head of Department

  • Mr Mpho Nawa (Acting)

Chief of Staff

  • Mr Colin Pitso

CFO

  • Mr Kgomotso Mojapelo

Deputy Directors General

  • Adv Pieter Holl (Business Regulation and Governance)
  • Mr Raymond Martin (Acting: Corporate Management)
  • Bulumko Nelana (Economic Planning and Development)

Chief Directors

  • Mr Bongiwe Gambu (Acting: Communications)

Senior Management

  • Ms Rahab Marota (Chief Risk Officer)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Shadrack Buthelezi (Parliamentary Liaison Officer)
  • Mr Sipho Cetshwayo (Parliamentary Liaison Officer)
  • Sabelo Ndlangisa (Director: Communication and Media Liaison)
  • Mr Castro Ngobese (Spokesperson: MEC)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Umnotho House, 56 Eloff Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg
Postal Address:Private Bag X091, Marshalltown, 2107
Telephone:011 355 8000
Email:gdedenquiries@gauteng.gov.za
Website:www.gauteng.gov.za/Departments/DepartmentDetails/CPM-001003