Profiles of Minister, Deputy Minster & Director-General
The country’s Minister of Economic Development , Mr Ebrahim Patel, is one of South Africa’s most experienced negotiators. He has a rich history of both social activism and expertise locally and internationally in the tough world of enhancing employment opportunities.
Prof Richard Levin is currently the Director-General of the Economic Development Department (EDD) established in May 2009. The department is located at the centre of government’s priority towards the creation of decent work through meaningful economic and inclusive growth. After joining the department in 2010, he was tasked with a mandate to establish the department, set up corporate governance processes and staffing the department