ABOUT US

Everything you need to know about the MBDA

THE MANDELA BAY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Mandela Bay Development Agency was created in 2003 to tackle a growing challenge: the urban decay of Nelson Mandela Bay’s inner city. As a joint effort by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the Industrial Development Corporation, the MBDA was set up to transform neglected areas and spark development in and around the city’s southern harbour. The Agency currently focuses on development with three key precincts in Nelson Mandela Bay, namely, the Gqeberha CBD, the North End / Stadium precinct, and the Kariega CBD. As a municipal entity, the MBDA operates under national legislation and a Service Delivery Agreement with the Municipality. Everything we do is shaped by a mandate approved by Council.

FOUNDING

The MBDA was established in 2003 as a municipal entity through a joint initiative of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

OWNERSHIP

The Mandela Bay Development Agency is an entity of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. It is wholly owned by NMBM.

MANDATE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The MBDA operates under a mandate from the NMBM, represented by the Executive Mayor, City Manager, and Metropolitan Council.

OVERSIGHT

As the controlling shareholder, NMBM provides corporate governance support, including sustainability and compliance reporting and review.

GOVERNANCE

The MBDA Board is responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance to management as well as ensuring oversight on corporate governance matters

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Agency is contractually accountable to the NMBM, to which it delivers compliance reporting in respect of its key performance indicator (KPI) targets being achieved.

SERVICE DELIVERY DIRECTION

The MBDA relies on the NMBM for service delivery direction in terms of its contractual obligations contained in the SDA, and on the political dispensation for its political mandate.

OPERATIONS

The MBDA management team delivers operational outcomes in line with the Agency’s strategic plans and mandate documents, as well as the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the NMBM.

CORPORATE PROFILE OF THE MANDELA BAY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

VISION

Our vision is to contribute to the development of Nelson Mandela Bay as a world-class city to live in, and a destination of choice.

MISSION

Our mission is to be an agent of strategic and sustainable change through impactful development that transforms the space, people, and economy of Nelson Mandela Bay.

VALUES

ACCOUNTABILITY: We take ownership of our actions and responsibilities

APPRECIATION: We recognise and appreciate the good qualities of our Metro and its citizens

COMMUNICATION: We are committed to delivering clear and effective communication across various platforms

EQUALITY: We understand the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce

GROWTH: We are committed to our role in impactful growth and deliver to long-term results

STRATEGIC FOCUS AND OBJECTIVES

The Three-Pronged Approach

The business of the MBDA is summarised in the agency’s new Strategic Plan built on a three-pronged approach.

Prong #1 – Total Precinct Management

Prong #2 – Project Management Services

Prong #3 – Game Changing Catalytic Projects and Programmes

SIX STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

> Becoming change agents: To promote, facilitate and management the basics of urban renewal, arts, heritage and people development in Nelson Mandela Bay, with emphasis on designated precincts to strengthen public and investor confidence within five years

> Economic Drivers: To achieve economic growth and spatial transformation through planning, facilitating and impementing targeted game changing catalytic programmes to boost investment within five years.

> NMB Catalyst: To achieve spatial and socio-economic transormation around the North End precinct, catalysed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium precinct plan within five years.

> NMB STC Catalyst: To achieve spatial and socio-economic transormation in and around the Kariega CBD, catalysed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre hub.

> Sustainability: To achieve a sustainable alternative funding mix that will contribute up to 15% of income within five years to reduce the dependence on Municipal grant funding.

> Agility and Synergy: Repositioning the MBDA brand to align with the integration of operations across all operations as an agile agent of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality within five year.

MBDA BOARD MEMBERS

BUILDING A BETTER BAY

The MBDA Board plays a key governance and oversight role for the Agency. Members direct their expertise through various sub-committees, supported by a Section 166 Audit Committee.

BOARD CHAIR: Mr Khulile Nzo

Capital Program Planning and Implementation

Ms Nomhle Tys

Subcommittee Chair: Corporate Services

Mr Welile Moss

Subcommittee Chair: Social Ethics and Transformation

Ms Xoliswa Daku

Subcommittee Chair: Capital Program Planning and Implementation

Mr Loyiso Nkantsu

Subcommittee Chair: Risk, Finance and Compliance

Ms Palesa Kadi

Corporate Services Committee

Ms Dorelle Sapere

Capital Program Planning and Implementation Committee

Mr Odwa Mtati

Corporate Services Committee

Mr Ernest Bergins

Risk, Finance and Compliance Committee

Ms Nande Mheshe

Risk, Finance and Compliance Committee

MANAGEMENT TEAM

The MBDA management team delivers operational outcomes in line with the Agency’s strategic plans and mandate. Managers represent all sites operated by the MBDA, including the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre.