The Premier is the executive authority of the province, an authority that is sometimes exercised together with members of the executive council. The Premier has the power to appoint members of the executive council and assign their functions.

The Premier, working with the executive council, exercises executive power by:
Implementing provincial legislation in the province
Implementing national legislation
Administering national legislation in the province, if assigned by parliament
Developing and implementing provincial policy
Coordinating the functions of the provincial administration and its departments
Performing any other function assigned to the provincial executive in terms of the constitution or law

Vision
To be the centre of governance, providing leadership in creating a better life for all.

Mission
To support the Premier in carrying out Constitutional and Legal mandates.

Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Accountability
Ubuntu