Gesina (Ineke) Koegelenberg

Dynamic and organized professional with 19 years of experience in the legislative sector, including 5 years directing parliamentary committee support functions, specializing in government oversight and policy analysis. Proven track record in facilitating physical oversight and public hearings, with expertise in drafting and ensuring the quality of committee reports. Skilled in managing and leading committee support staff to deliver effective assistance to committees, ensuring comprehensive advice and support are readily available for fulfilling constitutional obligations. Committed to enhancing legislative processes through strategic oversight and collaborative teamwork.

MANAGER: COMMITTEES

Northern Cape Provincial Legislature

(Nov 2020 - current)

Responsible for the management of employees and the provision of administrative support in the functioning of the Committees and Proceedings of the House towards effective fulfillment of Constitutional Obligations. Main functions include -

• Leadership/Management
• Facilitate lawmaking
• Planning
• Administration
• People Management
• Stakeholder Relations
• Reporting
• Budgeting and expenditure control

• Leadership Skills and Team Management (Alison)
• Project Planning & Management (Technikon SA)
• Research Skills (Regenesys)
• Essentials of budget formulation (National Treasury of SA)
• Budget analysis (National Treasury of SA and IDASA)
• Democratic Governance and the Legislature Process (UFS Business School)
• Strengthening Parliamentary oversight through effective use of Performance Planning Monitoring and Evaluation information (Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation)
• Risk Management (National Treasury)
• Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building and Maintenance (PRISA)

• Task team member for the development of the module on Committee Systems and Procedures that forms part of the SALS Induction Handbook for Members of Parliament and Provincial Legislature in 2024.
• Representative of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature at the SALS Committees & Public Participation Forum.
• Part of the Secretariat for the South African delegation of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association during the 50th CPA Africa Region Conference in Zanzibar and 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Kampala, Uganda in 2019.
• Deputy Secretary of the Knowledge Management Forum responsible for the training and development for all research, library and knowledge management staff in the Legislatures and National Parliament (2009 - 2010).

• Criminal Offences : None
• Health Status : Good
• Date of Birth : 7 January 1972
• Gender : Female
• Nationality : South African
• Driving License : Yes, Code A and B
• Marital Status : Married

• 082-766-9726
• 072-595-9056

• Mrs. Nathalia Borchard, Former Executive Manager, 083-632-3330
• Mrs. Sunita Vallabh, Former Manager, 082-890-9885
• Mrs. Charmaine Andrews, Former Senior Manager, 082-941-2054
• Dr Ben Vorster, Religious Leader, 082 464 2685