"A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens".
the dti´s mission is to:
• Promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy;
• Provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development;
• Broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development; and
• Continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dti to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa's economic citizens
the dti´s strategic objectives are to:
1. Facilitate transformation of the economy to promote industrial development, investment, competitiveness and employment creation;
2. Build mutually beneficial regional and global relations to advance South Africa´s trade, industrial policy and economic development objectives;
3. Facilitate broad-based economic participation through targeted interventions to achieve more inclusive growth;
4. Create a fair regulatory environment that enables investment, trade and enterprise development in an equitable and socially responsible manner; and
5. Promote a professional, ethical, dynamic, competitive and customer-focused working environment that ensures effective and efficient service delivery