Gauteng Department of e-Government commits to enhancing public services through innovation and inclusion
Date: 2025-03-06
The Gauteng Department of e-Government recently held a high-level meeting with the Portfolio Committee for e-Government to assess its performance and explore strategies for improving efficiency and inclusivity in service delivery. The meeting, which brought together senior management and committee members, highlighted the department’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to better serve the residents of Gauteng.
The discussions
focused on identifying challenges, sharing key insights, and proposing
actionable solutions to enhance public services. The department also reaffirmed
its dedication to uplifting communities through initiatives such as ICT skills
training, particularly in underprivileged areas, as part of its broader mission
to create a more inclusive and digitally empowered society.p
The Gauteng
Department of e-Government plays a critical role in modernizing public service
delivery by integrating digital technologies into government operations. During
the meeting, senior management presented an overview of the department’s
achievements and outlined plans to address existing challenges in the new
financial year, which begins in April.
One of the
department’s flagship initiatives is its ICT skills training program, which
aims to empower residents, especially those in underprivileged areas, with the
skills needed to participate in the digital economy. By providing training in
areas such as coding, digital literacy, and cybersecurity, the program seeks to
create opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship, ultimately
contributing to economic growth and social development.
“Our commitment
to uplifting communities through ICT skills training is unwavering,” said a senior representative from the Gauteng Department of
e-Government. “We believe that by equipping residents with digital skills,
we can create a more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to
succeed.”
By: Kanto Okanta
