Parks Tau
Parks Tau serves as Trade, Industry and Competition minister (ANC) and earns R2 792 155 per year — about R232 680 per month, roughly 39.5× the national minimum wage — at DPSA salary grade Grade EC — Pay Level 1. On this tracker's performance scorecard, Parks Tau is graded D (Poor), reflecting significant delivery shortfalls. Across 3 tracked KPIs, the portfolio recorded 2 notable achievements and 4 documented failures, at a budget spend rate of 68%. Trade and Industry struggled with industrial policy execution. Investment targets missed.
Salary breakdown
Annual salary
R2 792 155
Monthly
R232 680
vs minimum wage
39.5× min wage
Salary source — DPSA 2025 approved rates
https://www.thedtic.gov.za
Performance Scorecard · Grade D (Poor)
Poor return on R2.8m
Trade and Industry struggled with industrial policy execution. Investment targets missed.
Key Performance Indicators
Target
23% by 2025
Actual
14.8%
Target
Halt decline at 12%
Actual
11.1% (continued decline)
Target
15,000 new jobs
Actual
4,200 verified
Achievements
African Continental Free Trade Area protocols finalised
Extended automotive incentive scheme (APDP2)
Failures
Fixed investment at 14.8% — far below 23% target
Manufacturing contribution to GDP declined further to 11.1%
SEZ job creation only 28% of target
Industrial policy fragmented across multiple programmes
Budget spend rate
68%National Treasury Vote 39, 2024/25
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Salary figures from DPSA 2025 approved rates for office-bearers. Where a performance scorecard is shown, KPIs are drawn from official and media sources labelled per indicator. Independent public-accountability tool — not affiliated with any political party.