Martha Nozililo Mashiya
Public Official
Wesselsbron,za
Summary
Mayor leading municipal strategy, political oversight, and service-delivery alignment across the Integrated Development Plan, Council resolutions, and executive programmes. Drives intergovernmental relations, community engagement, and partnerships while reinforcing good governance, accountability, and responsible financial management. Represents the municipality in official forums and supports cross-functional execution with the Municipal Manager, Councillors, and senior officials.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mayor
Nala Local Municipality
Bothaville
11.2021 - Current
- Providing strategic leadership and direction in achieving the municipality’s developmental priorities and service-delivery objectives.
- Presiding over the Executive Committee and providing political oversight of municipal programmes and performance.
- Leading the development and implementation of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), municipal priorities, and strategic programmes.
- Providing oversight of municipal performance, service delivery, and implementation of Council resolutions.
- Working closely with the Municipal Manager, Councillors, senior officials, government departments, and other stakeholders to ensure effective municipal administration.
- Promoting sound financial management, accountability, transparency, and responsible use of municipal resources.
- Representing the municipality in intergovernmental relations, public engagements, community meetings, and official forums.
- Engaging with communities and stakeholders to identify service-delivery challenges and promote responsive local government.
- Facilitating partnerships with provincial and national government, private-sector stakeholders, and community organisations.
- Providing leadership during municipal challenges and supporting effective resolution of community and governance matters.
- Promoting ethical leadership, good governance, compliance, and accountability throughout the municipality.
- Monitoring the implementation of Council decisions and ensuring alignment between political leadership and municipal administration.
- Championing economic development, infrastructure improvement, community development, and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of residents.
- Presiding over official municipal events and representing the municipality at provincial, national, and intergovernmental engagements.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Municipal Council Speaker
Nala Local Municipality
Bothaville
01.2006 - 10.2021
- Presiding over Council and Council committee meetings and ensuring orderly and effective proceedings.
- Providing leadership and guidance to Councillors on Council rules, procedures, and governance matters.
- Facilitating constructive debate and ensuring fair participation by all Councillors.
- Ensuring that Council decisions, resolutions, and legislative processes are properly managed and recorded.
- Promoting accountability, transparency, ethical leadership, and good governance within the municipality.
- Facilitating public participation and engagement between the municipality, communities, and stakeholders.
- Coordinating Council programmes, meetings, workshops, and strategic engagements.
- Providing oversight of the functioning of Council committees and supporting effective Council administration.
- Working closely with the Mayor, Municipal Manager, Councillors, and senior officials to strengthen municipal governance.
- Representing the Council at official functions, community engagements, and intergovernmental forums.
- Addressing governance and procedural challenges and facilitating consensus among Councillors where appropriate.
- Ensuring that Council activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and Council rules.
- Promoting effective communication between Council, the administration, communities, and other stakeholders.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Office Manager
State Legislature
01.2004 - 02.2006
- Managing the day-to-day administration and operations of the office.
- Coordinating schedules, meetings, correspondence, reports, and official documentation.
- Providing administrative and logistical support to Members of the Legislature and senior officials.
- Coordinating communication and stakeholder engagement with government departments, municipalities, and other relevant institutions.
- Monitoring office resources, records, procurement, and general administrative processes.
- Preparing meeting agendas, minutes, briefing documents, and reports as required.
- Ensuring compliance with legislative policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.
- Supervising and coordinating support staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Handling confidential information and maintaining accurate records.
- Supporting planning, implementation, and monitoring of office programmes and activities.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and timely resolution of administrative matters.
- Contributing to a professional, efficient, and accountable working environment within the Legislature.
- Key Responsibilities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - public administration
MANCOSA
Johannesburg06-2026
Certificate Programme - Management Development for Municipal Finance (CPMD)
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg10-2012
Individual Profile And Leadership Development -
University Of The Free State
Bloemfontein 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate (Matric) -
Ithabeleng Senior Secondary
Wesselsbron01-1997
Nyukela Pre-entry SMS - Governance
National School of Government
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Ethics in Local Government - Governance
National School of Government
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic planning
Executive reporting
Policy development and analysis
Performance management system
Public sector administration
Affiliations
- Provincial Executive Committee Member- South African Local Government Association (SALGA), 2016 to date.
- Free State Women’s Commissioner- South African Local Government Association (SALGA), 2021 to date.
Timeline
Mayor
Nala Local Municipality
11.2021 - Current
Municipal Council Speaker
Nala Local Municipality
01.2006 - 10.2021
Office Manager
State Legislature
01.2004 - 02.2006
Individual Profile And Leadership Development -
University Of The Free State
04.2001 -
Nyukela Pre-entry SMS - Governance
National School of Government
04.2001 -
Ethics in Local Government - Governance
National School of Government
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - public administration
MANCOSA
Certificate Programme - Management Development for Municipal Finance (CPMD)
University of Witwatersrand
National Senior Certificate (Matric) -
Ithabeleng Senior Secondary