North West

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

The mission of the Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sport Foundation is to develop, foster, enhance and promote the total spectrum of arts, sports arts and supporting skills, expertise, technology and excellence in the North West Province and South Africa as a whole. The Foundation's objectives are to be a professional arts and sports organisation standing on the pillars of education, development and training, performing and creating as well as identifying talent; maintain and establish vibrant arts, sports and culture in the North West Province, based on equality and reflective of diversity; encourage all stakeholders, including all authorities and communities, in the maintenance and further development of an art and sports art infrastructure and, where possible, utilise existing venues in all other regions of the province; develop itself as an arts, culture and sports arts body, in line with the provincial policy; be a resource-sharing organisation committed to the creation of the enlistment of the youth; and be a multidisciplinary organisation presenting multifaceted art and sports art forms, programmes and services to communities in all regions of the North West Province.

The vision of the North West Gambling Board is to be a leading and socially conscious authority in the regulation of gambling and contribute towards economic growth in the North West Province. The mission of the Board is to provide effective and efficient gambling regulatory services, which contributes to socio-economic development in the North West Province. The Entity's strategic goal is to regulate business activities in the province to create a conducive legal, business and socio-economic environment.

The mission of the North West Development Corporation SOC Ltd (NWDC) is to create wealth and facilitate job creation for the people of the North West province. From its head office situated in Mahikeng and supported by ten regional branches, the NWDC fulfils its economic development mandate through: economic development and infrastructure projects, attracting investment and facilitating trade opportunities, developing and supporting SMMEs and cooperatives, managing its property portfolio, and leveraging strategic partnerships. The NWDC's operational programmes create a synergy towards fulfilling its vision of promoting trade, attracting investment, and ensuring sustainable inclusive economic growth and transformation in the North West province. The NWDC's programmes are administration, property development and management, SMME development and management, trade and investment facilitation. Its subsidiary is Bojanala Special Economic Zone SOC Ltd.

Golden Leopard Resorts is known as a top provider of 3-star accommodation in Pilanesberg National Park for travellers on a budget. Through its two main properties, namely Manyane and Bakgatla Resorts, the resort chain offers guests a unique bush experience in an unspoilt, malaria-free environment. The resort group is fully owned by the North West Parks and Tourism Board, is also in charge of other establishments inside the reserve.

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is to work with partners to provide sustainable agricultural and rural development.</p><p>The Department's strategic objectives are to review and develop legislative and policy instruments; develop and implement capacity building programmes; develop and implement service delivery programme plans; improve extension and advisory services; ensure implementation of legislative/policy instruments; conduct appropriate research and technology transfer; establish service delivery partnerships; ensure business management and leadership; and implement resource management policies.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation is to create, promote and develop arts, culture and sports for community betterment and enrichment, maximising access, development and excellence at all levels of participation.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to accelerate transformation and inclusivity in arts, culture, sports, library and archive programmes; empower communities with sustainable arts, culture and sports programmes, library and archive programmes; create, promote and develop sustainable arts, culture, sports, library and archive programmes; reengineer arts, culture and heritage programmes into business enhancement activities; provide and develop sustainable infrastructure, research for arts, culture, sports, library and archive services accessible to all communities; provide effective communication and marketing services of all arts, culture and sports programmes; provide effective and efficient policy, legal services, monitoring and evaluation functions to the Department; provide effective and efficient financial management and administration services to the Department and relevant stakeholders; and provide strategic human capital management support and advisory functions to the Department.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is to to effectively support, monitor and promote developmental local government and viable institutions of Traditional Affairs.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are: to provide compliant corporate support services; to enable and support financial management in the Department; to enable improved governance and administration in municipalities; integrated and sustainable infrastructure developed for the betterment of the lives of the people of Bokone Bophirima province, and to provide strategic support to the institutions of traditional leaders.</p>

<p>The vision of the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (dedect) is to be a growing economy wherein enterprises thrive.</p><p>Its mission 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.</p><p>The Department's values, derived from the Constitution, underpin the activities of the 'dedect' 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; and exercising good governance at all times.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Education is to provide quality basic education for higher learner achievement through educator excellence and support services.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are: effective and efficient governance and management systems; quality curriculum implementation and school support programmes; expanded inclusive education; registered and monitored independent schools; strengthened special schools in accordance with relevant policy; improved provision of vocational and occupational education and training; and expanded adult literacy and training.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Health is to render accessible, equitable and integrated quality health services.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Human Settlements is to effectively plan, coordinate, provide and support the development of habitable integrated sustainable human settlements in the province. The Department's focus is on the creation of integrated and sustainable human settlements specifically the creation of housing opportunities, access to serviced sites, issuing of title deeds and resolution of tribunal cases.</p>

<p>The vision of the North West Department of Provincial Treasury is to be the ultimate financial management authority and adviser on fiscal matters to the North West Provincial and Local Administration in pursuit of transparency, good financial management and accountability to all its stakeholders.</p><p>The Department's mission is to provide leadership in the management of public resources for efficient, effective and economic service delivery through well-coordinated support to provincial departments, public entities and municipalities. The departmental outcomes are a skilled, capable and ethical workforce; improved integrated planning, budgeting, and implementation and monitoring; improved financial management in departments, public entities and municipalities; and a fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective supply chain management system.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Public Works and Roads is to provide safer public transport, and provincial land, building and roads infrastructure management systems towards a better life for all.</p><p>The Department's strategic goals are to provide corporate support to the Department; provide and manage the provincial fixed asset portfolio of the province; provide, maintain and manage the provincial infrastructure; provide, maintain and manage the provincial roads network; provide efficient and integrated transport systems that are safe, accessible and affordable to all; and coordinate and facilitate the creation of job opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Programme.</p>

<p>The mission of the North West Department of Social Development is to create a caring and self-reliant society by building conscious and capable citizens through the provision of integrated social development services.</p>