{"id":7306,"date":"2024-11-14T06:22:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T06:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psjmunicipality.gov.za\/za\/local-economic-development\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T10:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:17:08","slug":"local-economic-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psjmunicipality.gov.za\/za\/local-economic-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Economic Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Cllr Ayanda Gatsho: Portfolio Head - L.E.D.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As the Portfolio Head responsible for the Local Economic
Development Directorate, I am excited to showcase the vibrant business landscape of Port St johns. Our community is brimming with entrepreneurial spirit, innovative ideas, and drive for growth. By investigating in Port St Johns, not only will you be contributing to the economic prosperity of the region, but you will also be part of a community that values sustainability, inclusively, and collaboration.<\/p>

I extend a warm invitation to investors to explore the vast possibilities that Port St Johns has to offer. Whether considering a new venture, expanding your existing business, or supporting local initiatives, Port St Johns welcomes you with open arms. Together, we can create a thriving hub of economic activity that benefits investors and the community. Your presence is highly valued and appreciated in our community.
Join us in shaping the future of Port St Johns and witness firsthand the transformative power of strategic investments in this dynamic coastal town. Your journey towards success starts here in Port St Johns.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Local Economic Development (LED) allows and encourages local people to work together to achieve sustainable economic growth and development thereby bringing economic benefits and improved quality of life for all residents in our local municipal area.<\/p>

As a programme, LED is intended to maximise the economic potential of Port St. Johns and, to enhance the resilience of the macro-economic growth through increased local economic growth, employment creation and development initiatives within the context of sustainable development.<\/p>

Functions<\/h4>

Tourism Development, Marketing and promotion Arts trasts and cultural promotion SMME Development and poverty allaviation Policy and strategy formulation Monitoring and evaluation of Municipal LED Business development and investment promotion Town and spatial developmental assessment and awareness<\/p>

Economic Characteristics<\/h4>

Port St. Johns municipality has a population of approximately 152 000. Its Gross Geographical Product (GGP) contributes approximately 2.3% to OR Tambo District Municipality\u2019s and is the smallest of the seven municipalities under ORTDM. The most dominant sector is the Community Services Sector, which contributes about 66% of the PSJ GGP. Trade and Manufacturing sectors follow this, which contributes 12.3% and 8.6% respectively. Although Tourism and Agriculture are priorities of the municipality and perceived to be creating a sizeable amount of jobs, Tourism has not been measured and agriculture contributes about 5.6% to the GGP. Social grants and informal trading largely drive the economy. Labour Force The population of Port St. Johns is largely illiterate with limited skilled people. According Statistics SA, elementary occupations (unskilled labour) contribute 32% of the labour force. Initiatives to engage the community into adult literacy programs are underway through Abed and Karigude adult literacy campaign.<\/p>

LED Documents<\/h4>

LED Strategy LED Strategic Plan Master Plan PSJ Agricultural Status PSJ Integrated Development Water Front Development Feasibility Study Local Tourism Organization Draft Strategy PSJ Ward Based Local Area Plans (LAP\u2019s) Estuary Management Plans (Mzintlava and Mngazana) Environmental Management Plan Draft Master Plan Draft PSJ Community Based Organizations (CBO\u2019s) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO\u2019s) LED Projects (2008-09) PSJ LED Forum stakeholders & Database of Businesses & SMME\u2019s<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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