Eastern Cape DEDEAT - Strategic Plan 2025-2030
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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Skills development in emerging economic sectors
The department will focus on human capital development by training individuals in high-demand fields such as sustainable energy, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing.
- Who it is for
- individuals in the Eastern Cape seeking skills in sustainable energy, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing
- How to act on it
- Enrol in training programmes offered by DEDEAT or its partners in emerging economic sectors.
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Special emphasis will be placed on developing skills aligned with emerging economic opportunities, particularly in sustainable energy, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing.
New job creation in priority sectors
The Eastern Cape DEDEAT plans to create 100,439 new jobs in key economic sectors by 2030 through investments in sustainable energy, manufacturing, green hydrogen, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing.
- Who it is for
- residents of the Eastern Cape, especially youth, women, and people with disabilities
- How to act on it
- Apply for jobs in sectors supported by DEDEAT’s industrial and economic development initiatives, such as green hydrogen, sustainable energy, and advanced manufacturing.
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• Creation of 100 439 new jobs in priority sectors by 2030.
Support for black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses
The department will support at least 1,000 black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses across the province through targeted programmes and resources.
- Who it is for
- black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Register or apply for support through DEDEAT’s business development and enterprise support programmes.
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• Supporting 1000 black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses.
Involvement in tourism and creative industries development
The department will promote tourism and creative industries by leveraging the province’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and creative talent, creating opportunities for local artists, entrepreneurs, and service providers.
- Who it is for
- artists, cultural practitioners, tourism entrepreneurs, and small business owners in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Apply to participate in tourism and creative industry programmes funded or supported by DEDEAT.
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We will leverage our province's natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and creative talent to develop a vibrant tourism and creative sector that creates jobs and celebrates our unique identity.
Participation in sustainable energy initiatives
The department aims to support at least three sustainable energy projects in the province, offering opportunities for investment, employment, and community involvement in renewable energy development.
- Who it is for
- investors, developers, and communities interested in sustainable energy projects in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Engage with DEDEAT to participate in or invest in sustainable energy initiatives being developed in the province.
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• Support at least 3 sustainable energy initiatives in the Province.
Facts
Places
Eastern Cape
Amounts
R 127 000 000 000
Key Takeaways
- Department: Eastern Cape DEDEAT
- Strategy: Strategic Plan 2025-2030
- Pillars: Industrial and Economic Development; Environmental Management and Sustainable Resource Utilization; Tourism and Creative Industries; Human Capital Development; Operational Excellence and Good Governance
- Targets: 100,439 new jobs by 2030
- Past achievements: R127 billion in investment pledges; 293 MW generated from sustainable energy
- Aligns with: Provincial Economic Development Strategy (PEDS); MTDP; NDP
- Focus areas: green hydrogen, sustainable energy, digital technology, advanced manufacturing
- Commitment: inclusive growth, women's/youth/disabled targets
Dates
Opening Date
1 January 2025