Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP)
Government has adopted the MTDP, which sets out a clear and ambitious programme for the next five years.
The actions contained in the MTDP will advance three strategic priorities:
- Firstly, to drive inclusive growth and job creation;
- Secondly, to reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living; and
- Thirdly, to build a capable, ethical and developmental state.
Government’s most urgent task is to grow the economy so that it can create jobs, reduce poverty and improve the lives of all South Africans. To undertake this task, a government that works for the people is needed.
“We need a state that is capable and competent, underpinned by a professional Public Service. South Africans want a state that treats all people with dignity, humility and respect. A state with leaders who are prepared to serve our people with complete dedication, and public servants who are ethical, skilled and properly qualified.” – President Cyril Ramaphosa, SoNA, 6 February 2025, Cape Town City Hall.
To achieve these objectives, government is strengthening the role of the Public Service Commission in the appointment of the key people who direct the affairs of the State, such as Directors-General (DGs), Deputy DGs, Chief Executive Officers of state-owned entities (SOEs), board members and other senior positions.
