North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism

The North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism is part of the North West Provincial Government in the North West Province of South Africa.

The vision of the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (dedect) is to be a growing economy wherein enterprises thrive.

The mission of the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism is to lead, coordinate, support, implement and champion inclusive economic growth for the people of the North West Province through economic planning and development, enterprise development, and effective regulatory services.

The values of the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, derived from the Constitution, underpin the activities of the Department through:

  • Acting in a fair manner when executing its responsibilities
  • Treating all clients and employees equitably in all respects
  • Remaining accessible to its stakeholders and role players in the course of executing its responsibilities
  • Undertaking to be transparent in the conduct of its core business
  • Being accountable for its business actions and decisions
  • Participating fully in all areas of its responsibility to satisfy the needs of the clients and stakeholders
  • Exercising good governance at all times

Reporting Entities

Office Bearers/Management

MEC

  • Ms Bitsa Lenkopane (ANC)

Head of Department

  • Mr Relebohile Mofokane

CFO

  • Ms Constance Molosiwa

Chief Directors

  • Mr Ishmael Kgokong (Acting: Trade and Sector Development and Economic Planning)
  • Ms P Krisjan (Acting: Environmental Services)
  • Ms Sarah Manone (Tourism Growth, Development and Transformation)
  • Ms Onnica Sithole (Business Regulations and Acting: Corporate Services)
  • Mr Frank Tlhomelang (Integrated Economic Development Service [IEDS])

Directors

  • Ms Tharina Boshoff (Environmental Policy, Planning and Coordination)
  • Mr Jonathon Denga (Biodiversity Management)
  • Mr Gabriel Dichabe (Tourist Guiding and Regulatory Services)
  • Mr Kealeboga Digoamaje (Human Resources Management)
  • Mr Oduetse Diutlwileng (Financial Management)
  • Mr Basil Jonkers (Tourism Planning and Sector Performance)
  • Ms Portia Krisjan (Environmental Quality Management)
  • Mr Edwin Letsogo (Consumer Affairs)
  • Mr Sylvester Mfuloane (Environmental Empowerment Services)
  • Ms Happy Mokone (Enterprise Development)
  • Mr Wellington Molokele (Supply Chain Management)
  • Mr Tlhopane Nthatisi (Tourism Growth and Development)
  • Mr Jabulane Radebe (Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation)
  • Ms Lerato Sechogo (Research and Policy Development)
  • Mr Matabane Seretse (MEC Support)
  • Ms Khumo Taoana (Liquor Regulations)
  • Ms Mercy Tumane (Policy and Planning)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Jeremiah Matebesi (Spokesperson)
  • Mr Thomas Matlapeng (Media Liaison Officer)
  • Ms Baabua Thukubi (Media Liaison)

Contact Details

The contact details of the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:NWDC Building, 1st Floor, Cnr Provident Street & University Drive, Mmabatho
Postal Address:Private Bag X15, Mmabatho, 2735
Telephone:018 388 5870
Website:dedect.nwpg.gov.za