Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Pretoria

Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Pretoria

Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Pretoria, Pretoria is a city in the northern part of Gauteng, South Africa. It is one of the country’s three capital cities, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government (Cape Town is the legislative capital and Bloemfontein the judicial capital).



Pretoria has a reputation for being an academic city with three universities and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) located in its eastern suburbs, the city also hosts the South African Bureau of Standards making the city a hub for research.

Pretoria is the central part of the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality which was formed by the amalgamation of several former local authorities including Centurion and Soshanguve. There have been proposals to change the name of Pretoria itself to Tshwane, and the proposed name change has caused some controversy.

Overview

The mission of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is to initiate, facilitate, coordinate, catalyse and implement an integrated rural development programme.

The Department’s strategic objectives are: corporate governance and service excellence through compliance with the legal framework; land administration and spatial planning for integrated and sustainable growth and development, with a bias towards rural areas; equitable access to and sustainable use of land for development; improved rural services to support sustainable livelihoods; improved access to sustainable employment and skills development opportunities; promotion of economically, socially and environmentally viable rural enterprises and industries; and restoration of land rights.



VISION
Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities.

MISSION
To initiate, facilitate, coordinate, catalyse and implement an integrated rural development programme.

VALUE STATEMENT

We uphold the following values:

  • We value and encourage diversity and will not discriminate against anyone.
  • As a responsible government department we shall strive to be transparent, accountable and responsive.
  • We shall ensure that we have a dedicated, loyal, results-oriented, professional and people-focused workforce.
  • In collaboration with all stakeholders, the department will comply with all laws of this country.

Pretoria Office
Physical address:
184 Jeff Masemola Street
Pretoria
0001
Postal Address:
Private Bag X833
Pretoria
0001
GPS Coordinates