Mandate of the Gauteng Provincial Government
The Premier is the executive authority of the province, who is sometimes exercised together with members of the executive council. The Premier, working with the executive council, exercises executive power by:
implementing provincial legislation in the province
implementing national legislation
administering national legislation in the province, if assigned by parliament
developing and implementing provincial policy
coordinating the functions of the provincial administration and its departments
performing any other function assigned to the provincial executive in terms of the constitution or law
Mission
To support the Premier and Executive Council in implementing Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) policies as well as their statutory and political responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
Vision
To be an innovative, responsive and vibrant nerve centre for people-centred governance.
Values
Integrity - honesty, accountability, trust and respect
Batho Pele - caring, empathy, respect, recognition, value, reward, compassion and consultation
Teamwork - partnership, cooperation and consultation
Professionalism - capable, communication, skills development and transparency
Social equality - no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture or language