Planning Economic Development Department

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Planning Economic Development
GM - Prince Mangani

VISION
To be a catalyst for sustainable regional development, economic growth and inclusive socio-economic development.

MISSION
To be a catalyst for sustainable regional development, economic growth and inclusive socio-economic development.

PURPOSE
Inclusive economic growth and decent employment, spatial transformation and sustainable human settlements.

FUNCTIONS
Development and Planning Transport Planning Local Economic Development Trade and Investment Facilitation

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The Mayor’s Vision

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Culture & Good Growth

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Our Culture Projects

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24 Hours San Antonio

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The Mayor’s Vision

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Culture & Good Growth

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Our Culture Projects

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24 Hours San Antonio

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Development & Planning

FUNCTIONS:

To coordinate the planning, adoption and review of the District Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
To develop, manage and regulate the built and natural environment through the implementation and review of the land use management system, the implementation of statutory planning legislation and maintenance of planning procedures in order to ensure a sustainable built environment for the District.
To lead, manage and direct sustainable urban growth and spatial transformation through the preparation and implementation of short, medium and long term spatial plans.

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Transport & Planning

FUNCTIONS:

To support local municipalities with the regulation of public transport facilities through the development of Transport legislations,
Develop and implement integrated transport plans and strategies
To improve the public transport system through collaborations with stakeholders in the transport industry.

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Local economic Development

FUNCTIONS:

Local Economic Development
To create an enabling environment that allows the participation of local residents, with more bias toward previously disadvantages individuals, in strategic and high-impact businesses;
Facilitate Skills Development and
Capacity building for local SMMEs, Cooperatives and informal traders,
Encourage partnerships in developing tourism infrastructure and market Nkangala as a tourist destination
Coordinate the support of emerging farmers and develop agriculture value chains and agro-processing processing initiatives
Diversification of the economy by promoting agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and green economy.

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Expandable Public Works Programme (EPWP) & Community Works (CWP)

FUNCTIONS:

To ensure that policies are in place to support job creation and related reporting as per EPWP requirements
Provide assistance to local municipalities in the implementation of EPWP & CWP Programmes across all sectors,
Implement EPWP &CWP programmes in collaboration with National and Provincial departments and local municipalities.

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Trade & Investment Facilitation

FUNCTIONS:

Foster partnerships with local businesses and foreign investors to promote the district as premier investment destination, and development partner.
Facilitating feasibility studies & business plans in priority sectors.
Facilitating access to funding through DFIs and private funders.
Providing opportunities for emerging B-BBEE businesses.
Providing counselling and training to SMMEs regarding export issues.
Facilitating access to national and local government incentives.
Hosting and coordinating business events/exhibitions and delegations to attract trade and investment.

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