INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Trusts in Durban

The social infrastructure programmes we deliver include public schools, clinics, community centres, government offices and these are predominantly in rural communities in the nine provinces of South Africa. The IDT is mandated to support all spheres of government with social infrastructure management and programme implementation. The IDT portfolio of programme is broadly categorized into social infrastructure programmes and social development programmes. Social infrastructure programmes entail the provision and maintenance of infrastructure facilities that enable government to deliver social, basic and community services to its citizens. Social development programmes on the other hand, entail initiatives and development interventions that primarily facilitate job creation, poverty eradication, community enterprise support and community empowerment. Outcome 5: A skilled and capable workforce to support inclusive growth path. Outcome 7: Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities and food security for all. Outcome 8: For sustainable human settlements and improved quality of household life. Outcome 10: Protect and enhance our environmental assets and natural resources. Outcome 12: An efficient, effective and development-orientated public service. Community facilities (such as libraries, Thusong centres and sports facilities), The IDT is a Schedule 2 state owned entity which manages the implementation and delivery of critically needed social infrastructure programmes on behalf of government. The organisation reports to the Minister of Public Works who is the Shareholder representative. The IDT National Office is located in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, and has regional offices in all of the country’s nine provinces. Our organisation was established in 1990 as an independent, grant-making trust. At its inception the organisation was allocated a grant of R2-billion by government, to support education, housing, health services and business development projects in poor Black communities. Since it establishment the IDT has delivered a combination of social infrastructure and social development programmes in predominantly rural communities across the country. To be a leading public sector developmental programme implementation and management agency. The IDT manages and delivers integrated social infrastructure programmes on behalf of government on time, cost effectively and through a people centred approach. The IDT’s approach to social infrastructure development entails the necessary measures and networks required to prepare communities to receive, participate in, own and sustain their own development. Values Operating Principles People Centered We support an enabling leadership culture and talent management. We encourage teamwork, inclusive and participatory approaches. We are driven by the higher goal of improving the lives of people. We conduct our business in a lawful, honest and ethical and corrupt free manner. We are responsive, knowledgeable and professional in our work. Accountability We are accountable and responsible to our clients, communities, stakeholders and one another for our actions. We promote effective regulatory and legislative compliance underpinned by governance and financial controls, systems and processes. Visionary We approach our work in a creative and innovative manner.