Mpumalanga

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

The mission of the Master of the High Court of South Africa is to provide efficient, cost-effective and specialised services of supervision, custodianship, arbitration and information regarding deceased and insolvent estates and trusts, serving estate practitioners, beneficiaries of estates and trusts, minors, and mentally challenged persons in South Africa for the purpose of safeguarding those beneficiaries'financial and proprietary rights. The Master's office has five main divisions. They all strive to protect the financial interests of persons whose assets or interests are, for various reasons, being managed by others. The Master's offices executes, inter alia, the following functions: regulation and supervision of the administration of estates of deceased and insolvent persons in accordance with the applicable statutory prescriptions; protection of the interests of minors and legally incapacitated persons; protection and administration of the funds of minors, the contractually incapacitated, and undetermined and absent heirs that have been paid into the Guardian's Fund; supervision of the administration of companies and close corporations in accordance with the relevant statutory prescriptions; supervision of the adminitration of trusts; safeguarding of all documentary material received by the Master in respect of estates, insolvencies, liquidations and trusts; processing of enquiries by executors, attorneys, beneficiaries and other interested parties; and appointment of impartial and capable persons as executors, trustees, curators and liquidators.

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

The vision of the Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Area (IUCMA) is to supply sufficient, equitable and quality water resources for all in the Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Area. The mission of the IUCMA is to efficiently manage water resources by empowering our stakeholders in our quest to contribute towards transformation by promoting equal access to water and protecting our environment. The Agency supports the cooperative management of the Inkomati basin as an internationally shared watercourse. The decision-making environment of the Agency, including delegated functions, enables collaborative action towards equity, sustainability and efficiency in a continually evolving socio-economic system. The Agency manages the resources adaptively, cooperatively and progressively to achieve social, economic and environmental justice, and promote healthy living. The Agency's functions are derived from the National Water Act 36 of 1998. They are, among others, to: s80-investigate and advise interested persons on the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the water resources in its water management area; develop a catchment management strategy; coordinate the related activities of water users and of the water management institutions within its water management area; promote the coordination of its implementation with the implementation of any applicable development plan; promote community participation in the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the water resources in its water management area; s19&20-prevent and remedy effects of pollution; and control emergency incidents in respect of water resource pollution or potential water resource pollution. Other delegated functions include; S25, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44, 53, 54, 55, 57 and 58.

The mission of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency is to grow tourism and manage biodiversity to stimulate sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and creates decent employment. The objectives of the Agency are to provide for the sustainable management and promotion of tourism and nature conservation in the province, and to ensure the sustainable utilisation of natural resources. The Agency achieves this by: providing for effective management and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems within the province; developing and ensuring effective management of protected areas; fostering, promoting, and developing and marketing tourism sustainably; and promoting and creating socio-economic growth and transformation within the tourism and conservation industry, thereby creating economic and employment opportunities for previously disadvantaged individuals and local communities in the province.

The Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT) is a schedule 3C public entity under the Public Finance Management Act reporting to the Mpumalanga Department of Education. The Entity's target market is out-of-school, underprivileged youth from financially disadvantaged communities, providing them with affordable fee-paying and/or funded learning programmes. MRTT's vision is to be recognised as a world-class, accredited and sustainable skills development provider. It aims to achieve its vision through the provision of quality training interventions, work integrated learning, placement and after care according to the demands of the market that the Entity serves for job creation and poverty alleviation, which is its mission. The work of the Entity is delivered through a set of values such as innovation, integrity, commitment, professionalism and accountability. The Entity's training offerings are focused on providing artisan technical skills through institutional, practical and workplace training in building and civil construction, manufacturing and metal trades, electrical engineering, hospitality, tourism and agricultural skills. It also offers apprenticeship, learnership and short-skills programmes, trade tests and the Recognition of Prior Learning (RLP) Assessment Centre, which enables learners to achieve their full artisanship status upon completion of their training. The Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust prides itself on the role and contribution it is making within the skills development environment in the Mpumalanga Province. The Entity continues to deliver on its skills development mandate ensuring that the young people of the province are afforded an opportunity to participate and contribute to the economic activities therein.

The vision of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) is to be at the forefront of effective regulation of the gambling and liquor industries. MER's mission is to ensure the integrity of the gambling and liquor industries through efficient regulation within the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The objectives of the Regulator are to regulate the gambling and liquor industries in the province in terms of the relevant legislation, inter alia, to: ensure the suitability of all persons wishing to participate in the gambling and liquor industries within Mpumalanga; to ensure the effective and efficient regulation of gambling and liquor industries in terms of the relevant legislation; ensure that the MER operates in accordance with national, provincial and international gambling and liquor policies and standards; conduct research, with a view to advise Government on the socio-economic impact of gambling and liquor within the province; perform the functions of the MER in accordance with acceptable corporate governance practices; promote responsible gambling, liquor trade and consumption in the Mpumalanga Province through public awareness campaigns; promote transformation and sustainability of the gambling and liquor industries in the province; and provide assurance that complete and accurate levies are paid as prescribed.

The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) Act 1 of 2010, mandates that the entity is established to accomplish the following: to provide funding in respect of property development, approved enterprises, housing loans, and agricultural development, focusing primarily on previously disadvantaged individuals within the province; to focus on project management and development, and to manage immovable property; and to promote foreign trade and investment so as to ensure enterprise and agricultural development that will significantly contribute to economic growth and development within the province, with specific emphasis on black economic empowerment. The vision of MEGA is to be a capable, credible and resilient institution stimulating the sustainable growth and development of the economy of Mpumalanga to reduce unemployment, poverty and inequality. The Agency's objectives are fostering the sustainable growth and development of the Mpumalanga economy by attracting investment to the province; facilitating investment in the province; and maximising the development impact of investment in the province.

<p>The vision of the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs is of vibrant, equitable, integrated and sustainable urban and rural communities with world-class, united and prosperous agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors, with food security for all.<br><br>The Department's mission is to lead and facilitate an integrated, comprehensive and sustainable development and social cohesion by participating and partnering with all sectors of society, through agriculture, rural development and land administration. Its strategic goals are to support the development of a sustainable agrarian reform and the large farming sector; improve access to affordable and diverse food; improve services to support healthy livelihoods; create rural jobs and promote sustainable economic livelihoods; and improve the institutional delivery environment by ensuring that there are credible Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and skills audit.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs is to coordinate, support, monitor and strengthen an integrated cooperative governance system.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to: provide political strategic management, and administrative guidance and support to all the programmes of the Department; build a clean, effective, efficient, responsive and accountable local government; strengthen partnerships between local government, communities and civil society; ensure that municipalities meet the basic service needs of communities; strengthen the institutions of traditional leadership to fulfil their mandate; and exercise oversight and participate in the legislations of the Provincial Legislature.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison is to improve community and road traffic safety through mass mobilisation, oversee the performance of the police, and provide security services.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are: effective investment in resources and systems for the delivery of quality services; improvement of quality of life through eradication of crime; civilian oversight over the South African Police Service; and effective road traffic safety in the province.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation is to develop, support and promote cultural, sporting and information excellence through participation of stakeholders.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to improve the quality of life by maintaining healthy minds and bodies through active participation in sport, recreation, arts and culture; acknowledge cultural diversity and promote unity by affirming, conserving and celebrating people's way of life, while striving for moral renewal in our society; create a learning culture to empower people to make informed decisions; support socio-economic development by establishing sport and culture as an economic investment; and ensure effective investment in resources and systems for the delivery of quality service.</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are: sustained economic development that increases employment, alleviates poverty and addresses inequality among the citizenry; and flourishing domestic and foreign tourism, and increased inclusivity of all stakeholders in the sector.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Education is to commit to work with its stakeholders to promote effective teaching and learning through good governance, capable management and proficient leadership. Its vision is to advance excellence in quality education provision. The Department's values are integrity, consultation, accountability, professionalism and transformation.</p>

<p>The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Health is to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people in the province by providing a needs-based, people-centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services, provided by a cadre of dedicated and well-skilled health workers.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to increase life expectancy; decrease maternal and child mortality; combat HIV/AIDS and decrease the burden of disease from tuberculosis; and strengthen health system effectiveness.</p>