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Thabo Sefali was appointed as chief information officer at the Department of Labour in April 2012. He completed a course in Computer Programming at WS & L Training College in Kenilworth, Cape Town (South Africa), then joined financial services group Old Mutual where he worked for three years. Between 2000 and 2006 he made tremendous… read more »
Terresa Nonkululeko Msomi Sindane was appointed Director- General in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in November 2009 and commenced service in January 2010. Sindane, an attorney by profession with risk management experience, has served on the board’s of Eskom, Armscor and the Civil Aviation Authority. Terresa Nonkululeko Msomi Sindane previously served in the… read more »
Funani Josephine Matlatsi was appointed chief financial officer of the Department of Human Settlements in August 2011. She holds a national diploma in Commerce from Technikon North West and a BTech Management from the University of South Africa. Funani Josephine Matlatsi is studying towards a Masters of Business Administration at MANCOSA. Her career in finance… read more »
Thabane Wiseman Zulu was appointed Di rec tor-Genera l at Human Settlements in 2009. He holds a BAdmin (Hons) degree from the University of the Western Cape, a MBA from the Management College of Southern Africa, and is currently reading for a doct. Mr Zulu’s appointment in the Department of Human Settlements came at a… read more »
Lulama Mbobo was appointed deputy director-general: Corporate Management Services in 2010. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology together with a higher diploma in Education. She has attended the senior executive programme of the University of the Witswatersrand and Harvard business schools and the training programme on Epidemiology at the Centre for Disease Control in… read more »
Phumla Williams was appointed to her current position in August 2012. She holds a degree in Public Administration and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA), both obtained from University of South Africa. Her additional qualifications include a certificate in public sector finance from the University of Stellenbosch. Prior to being appointed Deputy CEO: Corporate Services… read more »
A former teacher, Johanna Elizabeth McCourt joined the public service in 1992 and was appointed chief operating officer in the Department of Environmental Affairs (South Africa) in January 2011. She has a BA (Hons) degree and a higher education diploma. Ms McCourt was a member of the Council of Geo Science Board, as well as… read more »
Dr Guy Preston (South African) was appointed to his current position in August 2002. He holds a PhD in environmental Science and was head of research at the Environmental Evaluation Unit of the University of Cape Town prior to joining the public service in 1995. Guy Preston served as special advisor to Minister Kader Asmal… read more »
Zizamele Smodeni Mbambo joined the Department of Energy as deputy director-general for Nuclear Energy in June 2012. His role includes managing matters relating to nuclear safety and technology, nuclear non-proliferation and radiation security. Zizamele Smodeni Mbambo is also responsible for developing and reviewing policies as required by legislation, international agreements and governance of the nuclear… read more »
Dr Vejanand Indurjith Ramlakan was appointed Surgeon-General in August 2005. He obtained his basic medical degree in 1980 from the University of Natal and followed this up with a post-graduate diploma in Health Services Management from the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims in Copenhagen. Dr Vejanand Indurjith Ramlakan also holds qualifications in defence management… read more »
Themba Frank Phiri was appointed to his current post in March 2012 after serving as acting deputy Director-General since 2009 with special focus on universal access policies, programme development, coordination and implementation. Phiri holds a Master’s in Public Administration specialising in Public Policy, Economics and Development Studies from the University of Pretoria and a national… read more »
Jacob Hlatshwayo is the chief financial officer at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. He holds a BCom degree from the University of Cape Town and BCompt (Hons) from the University of South Africa. Mr Hlatshwayo started his career as a trainee accountant and later as supervisor with Deloitte and Touche before moving to… read more »
Sizwe Stanley Mkhize was appointed deputy director-general: food security and agrarian reform in 2012. He holds a certificate in Agricultural Mechanisation, BSc Agriculture majoring in Horticulture and BSc Honours in Agriculture from the University of Fort Hare. He has a Master of Agriculture from Pennsylvania State University, University Park, United States and a PhD in… read more »
Sipho George Nene was appointed to his current position in July 2004. He holds diplomas in secondary school teaching from the University of Zululand, and in Political Studies from the Aonsu Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ambassador Nene’s in-service training includes diplomatic training at the Department of Foreign Affairs, as well as in techniques of development… read more »
Welile Nhlapo was appointed to his current position in January 2010. He was among the first officials to form part of a delegation that accompanied President Mandela to the United Nations General Assembly in 1994. The next year he was appointed as South African ambassador to Ethiopia and as permanent representative to the Organisation of… read more »