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National Government
Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSI)
Departments, clusters, public entities, and national service providers.
Contact Details
| Postal | Private Bag X894, Pretoria, 0001 |
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| Physical | DST Building (Building No. 53), CSIR (South Gate Entrance), Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria |
| Tel | 012 843 6300 |
| Web | www.dsti.gov.za |
Overview
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSI) drives national science and innovation policy, supporting research, development, and the translation of knowledge into practical outcomes. It works with institutions and partners to strengthen innovation systems, fund strategic research, and support technology development that can improve competitiveness and public wellbeing. DSI’s mandate connects to building skills, developing new capabilities, and ensuring that scientific and technological progress contributes to inclusive growth.
Reporting Entities
- Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
- National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI)
- National Research Foundation (NRF)
- South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
- South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
- Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)
Tenders/Vacancies/Jobs
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- Vacancies/Jobs
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Office Bearers/Management
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Director General:
Ms Gugulethu Zwane (Acting)
Prof BE Nzimande
Ms N Gina
Ms G Zwane
Minister:
Prof Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande (Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation) (ANC)
Deputy Minister:
Ms Nomalungelo Gina (Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation) (ANC)
Chief of Staff:
Mr Toto Matshediso
Chief Financial Officer:
Mr Robert Shaku
Deputy Directors General:
Ms Nombuyiselo Mokoena (Corporate Services)
Dr Mmboneni Muofhe (Socio-Economic Innovation Partnerships)
Mr Imraan Patel (Research Development and Support)
Dr Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl (Acting: Technology Innovation)
Ms Gugulethu Zwane (Institutional Planning and Support)
Senior Management:
Ms Lisa du Toit (Office Manager: International Cooperation and Resources)
Ms Lisbeth Mlangeni (Office Manager: Office of the DG)
Ms Nthabiseng Msomi (Office Manager: Deputy Director General)
Mr Khayelihle Nkwanyana (Head of Office: Deputy Minister)
Ms Matilda Nyalungu (Office Manager: Research Development and Support)
Ms Khuliso Tharage (Office Manager: Socio-Economic Innovation Partnership)
Ms Ria Vogel (Office Manager: Technology Innovation)
Ms Nozipho Zambuko (Office Manager: Corporate Services)
Communications Officers:
Mr Steve Mamphekgo (Parliamentary Liaison Officer: Deputy Minister)
Mr Veli Mbele (Media Liaison Officer: Minister)
Ms Siphokazi Shoba (Parliamentary Liaison: Minister)
Secretaries:
Ms Kalpna Jevan (Personal Assistant: Director General Institutional Cooperation and Resources)
Ms Mogale Mahlaela (Personal Assistant: Corporate Services)
Ms Beaulah Motau (Personal Assistant: Research Development and Support)
Ms Zanele Nyandeni (Personal Assistant: Director General)
Ms Esther Rammutla (Personal Assistant: Minister)
Ms Mmathapelo Sako (Administrative Secretary: Minister)
Ms S’thembile Shongwe (Private Secretary: Deputy Minister)
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Financial Information
| All Financial Values: R'000 | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 |
| AUDIT OUTCOME | Clean Audit | Clean Audit | Clean Audit | Clean Audit | Clean Audit |
| APPROPRIATION STATEMENT | |||||
| Total Final Appropriation | 9 449 728 | 10 625 896 | 9 241 434 | 9 076 550 | 7 350 080 |
| Actual Expenditure | 9 075 930 | 10 529 304 | 9 198 335 | 9 021 998 | 7 234 396 |
| Employee Compensation | 374 324 | 367 294 | 340 478 | 332 751 | 321 938 |
| Goods and Services | 254 097 | 281 040 | 219 186 | 152 832 | 107 016 |
| Capital Assets | 16 055 | 12 680 | 11 162 | 8 941 | 6 062 |
| UIFW EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Unauthorised Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Irregular Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| HUMAN RESOURCES | |||||
| Posts Approved | 499 | 495 | 495 | 495 | 495 |
| Posts Filled | 378 | 385 | 393 | 371 | 386 |
| SOURCE | Annual Report | Annual Report | Annual Report | Annual Report | Annual Report |