Gteda
Agriculture in Tzaneen

Greater Tzaneen Economic Development Agency (GTEDA) is a 100% public agency owned by Greater Tzaneen Municipality. The Greater Tzaneen Municipality has a plethora of offerings, Business, from Tourism, Manufacturing to Agriculture and many more sectors that have potential as the main local economic stimulators. The Agency was established in March 2007 following a resolution by both the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Greater Tzaneen Municipality to advance and leverage the development and job creation potential inherent within Greater Tzaneen Municipal area.

We connect people who have a passion for growth; we care for ideas that will empower our community. We are partners in striving to make the unavailable available. To be a self-financing Agency that leads in developing and inclusive, thriving an sustainable economy for the people of Greater Tzaneen. We strive to attract investments into Greater Tzaneen, facilitate in innovative and efficient ways, development of an economy that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient. We believe in the potential of our people to drive their own development. The Business Support Services Centre is a strategic intervention initiated to support the establishment of new and the growth of existing businesses. Community mobilisation strategies integrated with programme delivery mechanisms Programme based partnerships Integration and coordination of services Well researched, benchmarked, high quality, high level responsive and relevant interventions Needs driven and opportunities led Continuous skills development and capacity building Counterpart institutional strengthening and human resources development Incite and germinate innovation. The following is an illustration Based on the evaluation of sites and discussions with the municipal officials, GTM offices in Nkowankowa should be developed into a HUB. A multi-pronged sustenance strategy incorporating diversified income streams to be pursued. BSSC to facilitate linkages and networking opportunities for businesses through, among others, events organisation and management Initiate and support innovative and research projects and apply for grants. The agency was established following an agreement between the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Greater Tzaneen Municipality (GTM) to advance and leverage the development and job creation potential inherent within Greater Tzaneen Municipal area. The following objectives for GTEDA over the next five years are the organization’s response to the important issues identified in the environmental scan that was completed as part of the strategic planning process. The Agency is headed by the CEO,who is supported by a Board of Directors and a formidable team which is more of a roster of the best talent and creative genius aspect of economic development, from investment promotions to small enterprise development support (Business to business marketing /market linkages focused).