Constitutional Mandate The mandates of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs are embodied in the following Sections of the Constitution.
VISION
COGTA envisages “People-Centred sustainable Co-operative governance”.
MISSION
“KZN COGTA will coordinate and foster cooperation amongst governance institutions and build capacity to accelerate delivery of high quality services to communities”.
VALUES
| Value | Definition |
| Transparency, integrity, professionalism and objectivity | Allowing service beneficiaries and staff to ask questions and responding to their enquiries honestly, frankly and timeously. |
| A high standard of fiscal discipline and accountability | All expenditures be accounted for and be aligned to departmental objectives. |
| Value for money | Adding value to the lives of service beneficiaries. |
| Open communication and consultation | Listening to, taking account of the views and paying heed to the needs of service beneficiaries, when deciding what services should be provided. |
| Respect for staff and investment in them as a valued asset | Treating staff with consideration and respect and assigning development programmes in line with the Department’s objectives and providing a wellness programme. |
| Recognition of performance excellence | Rewarding and recognising staff for good performance. |
| Service excellence through teamwork, sound planning and committed implementation | Support programmes developed by the Department are designed and monitored to impact on service beneficiaries. |