Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Professional References
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Timeline
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NKHENSANI RACHEL MALULEKE

Deputy Director: IGR Economic Development Facilitation
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Accomplished economic development specialist with 15+ years of experience in public sector governance, economic planning, regulatory compliance, and strategic policy implementation. Adept at legislation and policy development, procurement, programme and project management, intergovernmental relations (IGR), and financial oversight. Deep understanding of public administration, governance structures, economic legislation, and modern public service procedures.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

City of Johannesburg
Johannesburg

Deputy Director: IGR – Economic Development
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Ensures alignment of municipal economic initiatives with national, provincial, and local governance policies
  • Formulates regional economic development plans and local economic strategies
  • Provides expert input into economic regulations, municipal bylaws, and governance frameworks
  • Leads stakeholder engagement, government relations, and legislative affairs within the city’s economic development department
  • Ensures compliance with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations in procurement, tendering, and financial planning

South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

Advisor: Economic Development & Planning
05.2016 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Developed policies aligned with South Africa’s constitutional, legal, and institutional frameworks
  • Ensured compliance with financial management prescripts, procurement policies, and Treasury Regulations
  • Led Small Town Regeneration, Green Economy initiatives, and SMME support programmes
  • Strengthened coordination between municipalities, provincial and national governments, and international development partners

Alexander Forbes (Health Management Solutions)

Project Manager
10.2012 - 02.2013

Job overview

  • Managed a national employee wellness programme for South African Revenue Service (SARS), ensuring service delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement

Skills

  • Legislation & Regulatory Compliance
  • Public Sector Governance & Administration
  • Economic Development & Strategic Planning
  • Programme & Project Management
  • Procurement & Financial Oversight
  • Policy Development & Monitoring
  • Labour Relations & Performance Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation
  • MS Office Suite

Strategic planning

Program management

Program implementation

Program oversight

Policy analysis

Professional References

Professional References
  • Mxolisi Mchunu, Specialist, SALGA (Economic Development & Planning), mmchunu@salga.org.za, +27 78 110 1751
  • Londiwe Mthembu, Executive Director, Abcon Group Foundation, Londiwe.mthembu@abland.co.za, +27 93 374 8389
  • Marcus Baliso, Director, City of Johannesburg, MarcusB@joburg.org.za, +27 67 168 3757

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    External Examiner- University of Johannesburg School of Economics assessing postgraduate research and coarsework

    Guest Lecturer- as an expert i delivered a session on strategic planning titled Local Economic Development in Practice for LED Masters students

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balancePersonal development programsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CultureHealthcare benefits

Timeline

Deputy Director: IGR – Economic Development
City of Johannesburg
03.2021 - Current
Advisor: Economic Development & Planning
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
05.2016 - 03.2021
Project Manager
Alexander Forbes (Health Management Solutions)
10.2012 - 02.2013
NKHENSANI RACHEL MALULEKEDeputy Director: IGR Economic Development Facilitation