Strategic Plan-2025-30.pdf

Summary

The DEDAT Strategic Plan 2025-2030 charts the Western Cape Government's path toward breakout economic growth and job creation, centrally aligned with the overarching Growth for Jobs (G4J) Strategy. This five-year framework identifies three strategic economic priorities: Driving Growth Opportunities by promoting investment and catalytic infrastructure, Stimulating Market Access through enhanced exports and tourism, and fostering an Enabling Environment via skills development and addressing issues like red tape reduction and resource resilience. The document is informed by a situational analysis that recognizes strong provincial performance but also highlights significant national challenges, including high youth unemployment and energy constraints. Furthermore, the plan mandates a commitment to Improved Institutional Excellence and consumer protection as mandatory functions supporting the economy. Successful implementation is repeatedly framed as dependent upon strategic partnerships and collaboration across the public and private sectors. The department intends to transition into a more agile and responsive organization to effectively deliver on these ambitious goals.