Provincial Government

North West Department: Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism

Provincial departments, entities, and offices for each province.

economic-development-environment-conservation-and-tourism Active https://dedect.nwpg.gov.za

Contact Details

Postal Private Bag X15, Mmabatho, 2735
Physical NWDC Building, 1st Floor, Cnr Provident Street & University Drive, Mmabatho
Tel 018 388 5870
Web dedect.nwpg.gov.za

Overview

The North West Department: Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism supports provincial growth by coordinating investment and enterprise programmes alongside environmental management and tourism development. It works to improve the enabling environment for job creation and business growth while strengthening conservation and compliance functions that protect natural resources. By linking economic opportunity with environmental stewardship and tourism competitiveness, the department influences livelihoods, conservation outcomes, and the resilience of the North West economy.

Reporting Entities

  • North West Development Corporation SOC Ltd (NWDC)
  • North West Gambling Board
  • North West Parks and Tourism Board

Tenders/Vacancies/Jobs

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  • Vacancies/Jobs

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Office Bearers/Management

North West Department: Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism
MEC:
Ms Bitsa Lenkopane (ANC)
North West Department: Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism
Head of Department:
Mr Relebohile Mofokane (Acting)

GovNet records the current office bearers and management structure for quick reference.

CFO:
Ms Constance Molosiwa
Chief Directors:
Ms Lebo Diale (Environmental Services)
Mr Ishmael Kgokong (Acting: Trade and Sector Development and Economic Planning)
Ms Sarah Manone (Tourism Growth, Development and Transformation)
Mr Moeketsi Senqhi (Corporate Sevice)
Ms Onnica Sithole (Business Regulations and Acting: Corporate Services)
Mr Frank Tlhomelang (Integrated Economic Development Service [IEDS])
Directors:
Ms Tharina Boshoff (Environmental Policy, Planning and Coordination)
Mr Jonathon Denga (Biodiversity Management)
Mr Gabriel Dichabe (Tourist Guiding and Regulatory Services)
Mr Kealeboga Digoamaje (Human Resources Management)
Mr Oduetse Diutlwileng (Financial Management)
Mr Basil Jonkers (Tourism Planning and Sector Performance)
Ms Portia Krisjan (Environmental Quality Management)
Mr Edwin Letsogo (Consumer Affairs)
Mr Jerry Matebesi (Communication and IT)
Mr Sylvester Mfuloane (Environmental Empowerment Services)
Ms Happy Mokone (Enterprise Development)
Mr Wellington Molokele (Supply Chain Management)
Adv Itumeleng Mosiapoa (Legal Services)
Mr Tlhopane Nthatisi (Tourism Growth and Development)
Mr Jabulane Radebe (Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation)
Ms Lerato Sechogo (Research and Policy Development)
Mr Matabane Seretse (MEC Support)
Ms Khumo Taoana (Liquor Regulations)
Ms Khumoestile Taona (Liquor Regulations)
Ms Mercy Tumane (Policy and Planning)
Communications Officers:
Mr Jeremiah Matebesi (Spokesperson)
Mr Thomas Matlapeng (Media Liaison Officer)
Ms Baabua Thukubi (Media Liaison)

Financial Information

All Financial Values: R'000 2024/25 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME Financially Unqualified Financially Unqualified Financially Unqualified Qualified Financially Unqualified
APPROPRIATION STATEMENT
Total Final Appropriation 986 919 1 017 442 948 604 892 302 893 249
Actual Expenditure 909 122 980 945 928 122 873 917 865 799
Employee Compensation 253 397 241 756 249 418 253 128 270 437
Goods and Services 183 360 196 664 171 035 145 145 107 521
Capital Assets 20 264 89 794 59 467 23 271 34 409
UIFW EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised Expenditure - - - - -
Irregular Expenditure - 5 502 18 353 18 592 12 519
Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure 45 21 35 698 2 301
HUMAN RESOURCES
Posts Approved 513 506 503 653 637
Posts Filled 397 401 421 450 504
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