KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is the department of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government mandated to oversee the socio-economic transformation within the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa.

The Department therefore leads the policy and strategic initiatives directed at promoting development and growth in various sectors of KwaZulu-Natal’s economy. However, to achieve its objectives, the Department has to co-operate with various stakeholders and social partners that include the private sector and civil society.

National and provincial legislative, policy and strategic frameworks guide the operations of the Department. Some of the national acts that are critical to the operations of this portfolio are the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, particularly Schedule 6 which stipulates the competences of the provincial government on matters of economic development and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) among other sector specific acts.

The vision of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is attainment of a radically transformed growing, inclusive, innovative and sustainable economy, thereby optimizing employment in KwaZulu-Natal.

The mission of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is to provide creative and innovative leadership towards:

  • Facilitating integrated economic planning and growth
  • Being a catalyst for economic transformation job creation and sustainable development
  • Implementing strategies that drive economic growth and promote sound environmental management and climate resilience
  • Creating a conducive environment for trade, investment and tourism
  • Developing, monitoring and enforcing a sound business, environmental and consumer protection framework

The Department’s strategic goals are to:

  • Lead and coordinate integrated economic planning and development
  • Facilitate sustainable and inclusive economic growth to ensure job creation
  • Develop and transform the tourism sector to achieve destination competitiveness
  • Build a vibrant institution for superior performance

Reporting Entities

Office Bearers/Management

MEC

  • Mr Musa Zondi (IFP)

Head of Department

  • Dr Thandeka Ellenson (Acting)

CFO

  • Mr Khaya Mthethwa

Deputy Directors General

  • Mr Sihle Mkhize (Trade and Industry Development)
  • Mr S Myeza (Integrated Economic Development)
  • Ms Fikiswa Pupuma (Acting: Sector Development and Business Governance)

Chief Directors

  • Mr Zakhele Dlamini (Environmental Affairs)
  • Mr Cosmas Hamadziripi (Economic Planning)
  • Ms Sthembiso Khanyi (Corporate Services)
  • Ms Lwandlekazi Luswazi (District Operations)
  • Ms Babalwa Mapisa (Executive Support and Strategy Analysis)
  • Mr Harry Mchunu (Corporate Communications)
  • Mr Chris Mtshali (Enterprise Development)
  • Mr Bheki Nowele (Acting: Economic Planning)
  • Mr Sibonelo Nzimande (Tourism Development)
  • Mr Ranveer Persad (Local Economic Development)
  • Ms Fikiswa Pupuma (Sector Development)
  • Dr Sixtus Sibetha (Economic Empowerment)
  • Ms Navlen Thaver (IED)

Directors

  • Dr Sipho Buthelezi (Security and Auxiliary Services)
  • Ms Tantaswa Cici (Trade and Investment)
  • Mr Bonginkosi Dlamini (Environmental Management)
  • Mr Muntu Dube (Small Business Development: Area 2)
  • Mr Simphiwe Fikizolo (Industrial Development and Business Regulations)
  • Ms Zinhle Khwela (Internal Audit)
  • Ms Nomathamsanqa Kunene (Operations)
  • Mr Bheko Madlala (Small Business Development: Area 1)
  • Ms Simangele Manzi (Co-operatives Area 2)
  • Mr Bhekumuzi Mathenjwa (Environmental Management)
  • Ms Sihle Mazibuko (Co-operatives: Area 1)
  • Ms Khosi Mdletshe (BEE Compliance)
  • Mr Boyce Mntambo (Corporate Communications)
  • Mr Nhlanhla Mpondi (Human Resource Management)
  • Ms Lwandlekazi Mqedlana (Intergovernmental Relations)
  • Ms Nomaswazi Mtshali (Policy Determination)
  • Ms Makhosi Mzizi (LED)
  • Mr Samuel Ngcobo (Environmental Management)
  • Mr Wonderboy Peters (Speechwriting Services)
  • Ms Dharshini Raichund (Supply Chain Management)
  • Mr Tsepiso Selepe (Consumer Protection Services)
  • Mr Thami Zondi (Youth Economic Empowerment)

Senior Management

  • Mr Cosmas Hamadziripi (Policy and Planning)
  • Mr Ramesh Harcharan
  • Mr Israel Mkhize (Head: Strategy Management)
  • Sikhumbuzo Mqadi
  • Mr Howard Msomi (Ministerial Projects)
  • Mr Logan Naidu (Manager: Human Resource Management)
  • Mr Zamo Ndovela (Director:Public Entities Oversight)
  • Mr Sithembiso Nkatha (Manager: Legal Services)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Ntokozo Maphisa (Head of Communications)
  • Nonhlakanipho Mchunu (Parliamentary Liaison and Protocol, Media Liaison and Public Relations Officer)
  • Mr Boyce Mntambo (Director: Corporate Communications)
  • Mr Bongani Tembe (Director: PR and Media Liaison)

Contact Details

The contact details of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:1st Floor, Heritage House, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg
Postal Address:Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Telephone:033 264 2500
Call Centre:033 880 0565
Fax:033 264 2672
Email:info@kznedtea.gov.za
Website:www.kznedtea.gov.za