Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism

The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism is part of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.

The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism is to drive economic growth that creates decent employment and promote sustainable development through partnerships.

The strategic goals of the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism are:

  • Sustained economic development that increases employment, alleviates poverty and addresses inequality among the citizenry
  • Flourishing domestic and foreign tourism, and increased inclusivity of all stakeholders in the sector

Reporting Entities

Office Bearers/Management

MEC

  • Ms Makhosazane Christine Masilela (ANC)

Head of Department

  • Mr LM Mdluli (Acting)

CFO

  • Ms Helen Thrush

Chief Directors

  • Ms B Mabaso (Business Regulation and Governance)
  • Mr JD Mdluli (Tourism)
  • Mr JM Mnisi (Trade and Sector Development)
  • Dr MA Ramobide (Acting: Corporate Services)
  • Mr N Sebitiso (Economic Planning)
  • Ms JF Serakalala (Integrated Economic Development Services)

Directors

  • Mr B Dube (Acting: Consumer Protection)
  • Mr TN Fakude (Legal Services)
  • Mr MOP Kgaka (Knowledge Management)
  • Ms Z Makam (Trade and Investment Promotion)
  • Mr P Maseko (Regional Director: Ehlanzeni)
  • Mr S Mhaula (Acting: Enterprise Development)
  • Mr A Mkhabela (Regional Director: Nkangala)
  • Mr J Ndima (Strategic Planning and Services)
  • Ms TZ Ndlovu (Internal Audit)
  • Mr PD Ndwandwe (Regional Services: Gert Sibande)
  • Mr N Nkonyane (Economic Policy and Planning)
  • Mrs IN Phiri (Human Resources Management)
  • Ms WN Rambau (Monitoring and Evaluation)
  • Ms FI Serakalala (Economic Empowerment)
  • Ms JBH Simelane (Acting: Local Economic Development)
  • Mr A van Niekerk (Strategic Initiatives)
  • Mr L van Vuuren (Economic Analysis)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Silence Mhlaba
  • Mr Silence Mhlaba (Acting: Communications)
  • Mr T Msiza (Deputy Director Media Relations Manager)
  • Dr Mohau Ramodibe (Director: Communications)
  • Mr Simphiwe Shungube (Head: Communication)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:First Floor, 7 Government Boulevard, Building 4, Riverside Park, Mbombela, 1200
Postal Address:Private Bag X11215, Mbombela, 1200
Telephone:013 766 4004
Website:www.mpg.gov.za/departments/DEDT