The department funds basic research at universities and public entities, including science councils

Akronym: DST

Vision
To create a prosperous society that derives enduring and equitable benefits from science and technology.
 

Mission
To develop, coordinate and manage a national system of innovation that will bring about maximum human capital, sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life.

Values

• Professionalism
  An employee must strive to deliver top-class quality products and services, seek innovative ways to solve problems and enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Competence
  An employee must be faithful and honest in the execution of her or his duties and must be committed through timely service towards the development and upliftment of all South Africans.
• Integrity
  An employee must be responsible and accountable in dealing with public funds, property and other resources.
• Transparency
  An employee must promote transparent administration and recognise the right of access to information excluding information that is specifically protected by law.

Webseite: http://www.dst.gov.za/

Adresse:
Switchboard: +27 12 843 6300 DST Building (Building No. 53) (CSIR South Gate Entrance) Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria Private Bag X894 Pretoria South Africa
Pretoria
South Africa

Projekte:

• CAAST-NET PLUS
• LEAP-RE - Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy
• ESASTAP2020 - Strengthening Technology, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa 2020