I was born in Rode Location in 1979, to the Royal House of Amahlubi. After matriculating at Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, I obtained a National Diploma in Human Resources Management, majoring in Business Management & Personnel Management from the Eastern Cape Technikon. Obtained the following qualifications from the Wits Business School: Diploma Labour Law, Management Development for Municipal Finance, Advanced Certificate Management Development.

I also hold a B-Tech degree in Public Management from the Walter Sisulu University (WSU), awarded in 2004 and the latest qualification being Master’s in Public Administration with MANCOSA.

In 2000, I joined Statistics South Africa as a Fieldworker and later as Fieldwork Manager. In 2001 I moved to First National Bank’s FINASOL branch, as Bank Manager, followed by a move to the Department of Justice and constitutional Development as Administration Officer.

In 2002, I joined the Alfred Nzo District Municipality as Human Resources Development Manager, responsible for Capacity Building, Skills Development, Institutional Development and Community Empowerment. In 2004 I was seconded to Principal Job Evaluation Committee as Deputy Job Evaluation Manager, to conduct job evaluation for O.R Tambo District Municipality and Alfred Nzo District Municipality.

In October 2006 I joined Greater Kokstad Municipality as an Assistant Manager Administration. From January 2007 to 27 February 2009, I filled the role of Executive Director Corporate Services at Sisonke District Municipality, where I was responsible for Human Resources Management, Administration, and Information & Communication Technology.

I was appointed Municipal Manager of Umzimvubu Local Municipality in March 2009.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the Municipality’s administration in accordance with the provisions of the Systems Act and other legislation applicable to the municipality.
  
  
• Forms and develop an economical, effective, efficient, accountable and performance driven administration for the municipality in accordance with the provisions of Section 51 of the Systems Act.
  
  
• Ensure the implementation of the national and provincial legislation applicable to the Municipality.
  
  
• To implement the Municipality’s IDP, and to monitor the progress with the implementation of the plan.
  
  
• Manages the provisions of services to communities, residents and ratepayers in a sustainable manner.
  
  
• Ensure sound labour relations and compliance by the Municipality of applicable labour legislation, conditions of service and collective agreements.
  
  
• Advises the structures and functionaries of the Municipality.
  
  
• Ensure the implementation of the national and provincial legislation applicable to the Municipality.