Purpose of the Programme: is to provide administrative support for the implementation of the mandate of the Department

Programme 1 consist of the following sub- Programmes

• Office of the MEC

• Office of the Head of Department

• Internal Audit

• Financial Management

• Risk Management

• Strategic Planning Services

• Corporate Services with the following sub-programmes:

  - Human Resource Management

  - Legal Services

  - Communications

  - Security Services

  - Transversal Services

Purpose of the Programme: is to stimulate economic growth through promotion of HDIs in the province.

The Programme consists of the following sub-programmes:

• Enterprise Development

• Economic Empowerment

• Local Economic Development

The programme contributes towards the following institutional outcome as per the Annual performance plan

• inclusive, diversified and growing economy

Purpose of the Programme: is to support the development of industries within the key economic sectors of the Province and to create a conducive environment for trade and investment.

The Programme consists of the following sub-programmes:

• Green Economy

• Manufacturing and Agro-Processing sector

• Mining Sector

The programme contributes towards the following institutional outcome as per the Annual performance plan

• inclusive, diversified and growing economy

Purpose of the Programme: is to ensure an equitable, socially responsible business environment that allows fair trade and the protection of consumer rights.

The Programme consists of the following sub-programmes:

• Consumer Protection

• Business Regulation

The programme contributes towards the following institutional outcome as per the Annual performance plan

• inclusive, diversified and growing economy

Purpose of the Programme: is responsible for provision of economic policy direction and strategies in addition to conducting research on the provincial economy to inform strategy development.

The Programme consists of the following sub-programmes:

• Policy and Planning

• Research and Development

• Knowledge Management

• Monitoring and Evaluation

Economic Analysis

The programme contributes towards the following institutional outcome as per the Annual performance plan

• inclusive, diversified and growing economy

Purpose of the Programme: is to ensure tourism sector policy development, regulation and compliance and to promote sector transformation in the Province

The Programme consists of the following sub-programme:

• Tourism Planning

The programme contributes towards the following institutional outcome as per the Annual performance plan

• inclusive, diversified and growing economy