Provincial Government

Gauteng Department: Economic Development

Provincial departments, entities, and offices for each province.

Contact Details

Postal Private Bag X091, Marshalltown, 2107
Physical Umnotho House, 56 Eloff Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg
Tel 011 355 8000
Web www.gauteng.gov.za/ecodev

Overview

The Gauteng Department: Economic Development supports investment, sector development, and enterprise growth in the province. It coordinates programmes that strengthen the business environment, support industrial development and innovation, and promote job creation initiatives. By facilitating investment and enabling growth in key sectors, the department contributes to Gauteng’s competitiveness and broader economic participation.

Reporting Entities

  • Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (COHWHS)
  • Dinokeng
  • Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP)
  • Gauteng Gambling Board
  • Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA)
  • Gauteng Liquor Board
  • Gauteng Tourism Authority
  • Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ)

Tenders/Vacancies/Jobs

  • Tenders | View tenders
  • Vacancies/Jobs

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Office Bearers/Management

Ms V Ramokgopa

Mr M Moholwa

MEC:
Ms Vuyiswa Ramokgopa
Head of Department:
Mr Motlatjo Moholwa
Chief of Staff:
n/a
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 Sipho Cetshwayo (Parliamentary Liaison Officer)
Ms Unathi Hani
Sabelo Ndlangisa (Director: Communication and Media Liaison)
Mr Castro Ngobese (Spokesperson: MEC)

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 Financially Unqualified Clean Audit
APPROPRIATION STATEMENT
Total Final Appropriation 2 933 413 3 052 906 2 911 862 2 676 601 2 683 062
Actual Expenditure 1 749 183 1 829 502 1 750 612 1 733 913 1 887 344
Employee Compensation 239 396 238 358 232 883 217 473 217 737
Goods and Services 137 343 145 102 153 979 161 044 117 497
Capital Assets 9 092 21 944 14 645 15 378 12 754
UIFW EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised Expenditure - - - - -
Irregular Expenditure 261 76 - 5 765 2 137
Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure - - - 353 65
HUMAN RESOURCES
Posts Approved 477 469 492 504 427
Posts Filled 397 418 452 359 376
SOURCE Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report

Annual Reports

  • Annual Report 2024/25
  • Annual Report 2023/24
  • Annual Report 2022/23
  • Annual Report 2021/22
  • Annual Report 2020/21