Stakeholder Information
Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism
As the Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Meyer will focus on trade, investment, and tourism aligned to the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs strategy.
Our Publications
Access the annual publications including the Growth for Jobs Strategy.
DEDAT Leadership
Meet the senior management of the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
Our Mandate
Our Goal
The G4J vision for the economy of the province is “an economy that achieves breakout economic growth to drive sufficient employment and opportunity for its citizens.
This economy is sustainable, resilient, diverse, and thriving – generating confidence, hope, and prosperity for all”.
It is an all-of-government, all-of-society strategy underpinned by the core principles of partnerships and co-operation, innovation, agility and flexibility, sustainability, data-led decision-making, and responsiveness to impactful opportunities, and whose success requires the energy, commitment, and allocation of resources from across government, the private-sector and civil society.
Our Vision
The Department’s vision is for the Western Cape to achieve breakout economic growth, with an economy that is sustainable, resilient, and diverse, generating confidence, hope, and opportunities to thrive.
Download the Western Cape G4J Strategy 2035
Our Mission
To be an economic leader, influencer and contributor in driving economic growth for jobs, enabling businesses to thrive in the Western Cape.