Rebecca Pulane Kole
Equestria
Summary
I have a combined 17 years of work experience in Senior Management (SMS) in the three spheres of government responsible for Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Policy Development and Coordination, Development Planning, Spatial Development, Local Economic Development, Environmental Management. I am currently a Chief Policy Analyst (Chief Director) in the Presidency Office of South Africa and in Policy and Research Services Branch. I am responsible for Macro Policy, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS), Public Policy Coordination and Research since 01 September 2015. My responsibilities involve monitoring of strategic priorities such as State of the Nation Address commitments, provide evidence based advisory services to Principals, supporting Departments with application of SEIAS to draft policies and legislation, address red tape challenges, conduct policy analysis, lead research and evaluation projects. In my years of work experience, I have acquired coordination, monitoring, research, interpersonal relations, stakeholder management, financial, communication (oral and written), problem solving, people and project management skills. I have been vetted by the State Security Agency and awaiting the issuing of the Top Secret Clearance Certificate.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Chief Director: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS)
The Presidency
09.2015 - Current
- Successfully rolled out implementation of SEIAS across National and Provincial Government after approval by Cabinet in 2015
- Developed the National Policy Development Framework to guide policy making in Government, this Framework was approved by Cabinet on 02 December 2020
- Developed a Framework for improving the Legislative Programme and Fulfilment of Parliament responsibilities by Members of the Executive in Parliament
- Successfully project managed three evaluation projects related to improving institutional performance for enhanced service delivery
- Conducted over two (2) research and led eight (10) research projects
- Coordination of SEIAS in Government
- Conduct socio-economic impact of Bills, Regulations and public policies of government
- Introduced interventions to improve policy and legislative development in government such as development of the M&E guide for effective implementation
- Address policy related challenges such as policy clash, funding, concerns from stakeholders within and outside government
- Facilitate streamlining of policies and legislation to reduce regulatory burden and delays in service delivery
- Advice Government Clusters and Political Principals on processed public policies and Bills
- Provide expert inputs to Parliament regarding initiated Private Member Bills and Bills initiated by Ministries
- Management of Strategic Projects in the Presidency
- Oversee implementation of the State of the National Address commitments and address delivery bottlenecks
- Project manage strategic research and evaluation projects
- I am a Chairperson of the Steering Committee for the German Government and University of Pretoria SDG Hub Partnership (the Hub is inclusive of the 26 Public Universities in South Africa)
- This Partnership is responsible for implementation of various policy and research projects for South African Government
- Chairperson of the Gender Advisory Committee in The Presidency
- I manage the SEIAS unit and provide strategic support
- Responsible for the budget allocation of the Unit and ensure that resources are used effectively to achieve outputs and activities in both the Annual Performance Plan and the Operational Plan of the Unit
- Training and Development
- Supported The National School of Government to develop a curriculum on SEIAS and Evidence Based Policy Making
- Conduct inductions to Departments and Parliament on SEIAS and Evidence Based Policy Making
- Guest Lecturer for Master of Monitoring and Evaluation Students- Wits School of Governance
- Chairperson of the Advisory Board for Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs Research Entity-Faculty of Humanities, North West University
- Member of the Centre for Anti-Corruption Education and Research in the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University
FOSAD Plan Specialist (Director)
Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Assisted with development of indicators for Management Performance Assessment tool for the Governance and Accountability KPA and facilitated the application of the tool at both national and provincial departments
- Monitoring the implementation of FOSAD Plan which comprised of commitments made by Directors -General to improve service delivery
- Developed a performance monitoring framework for the FOSAD Plan
- Facilitated best practices and sharing of knowledge among departments in improving implementation of the FOSAD Plan
- FOSAD Plan Monitoring
- Monitored implementation of the 52 indicators of the FOSAD Plan by selected departments
- Consolidated and analysed monitoring reports and produced briefing reports with recommendations for FOSAD to action
- Facilitated interventions to identified bottlenecks on implementation of the FOSAD Plan
- Capturing of best practices and elevated them to FOSAD for other Departments to learn and adapt in order to improve service delivery
- Coordinated the review of the FOSAD Plan for 2014-2019, which was approved by Cabinet in 2014
- Coordination of MPAT in Government
- I managed and coordinated MPAT, KPA 2: Governance& Accountability MPAT and ensured submission of evidence for review by Moderators
- I led this KPA and Moderation Committee for submissions made by departments and contributed in the write up of the chapter and providing recommendations for the MPAT Annual Reports
- Other strategic interventions: As part of the Operation Phakisa Programme, I facilitated to address challenges faced by Oil and Gas Sector relating to Immigration Regulations from Home Affairs towards Seafarers
- Facilitated streamlining of policies and Standard Operating Procedures for Departments of Home Affairs, Employment and Labour and Trade, Industry and Competition on application and issuing of Business, Corporate and Critical Skills Visas
Senior Manager (Director)- Policy and Planning
Mpumalanga Provincial Government
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Facilitated the review of the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy of the Province which was approved by the Provincial EXCO
- Coordinated the development of Provincial Outcomes in line with the 14 Outcomes in line with the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) Outcomes Based Model
- Macro Policy and Planning
- Provincial (Macro) Policy Co-ordination
- Supporting District Municipalities on alignment of Municipal Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) with Provincial Growth and Development Strategy
- Supporting Provincial Departments with Strategic Planning Process and analysis on alignment to the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy
- Co-ordinate the review of Provincial Spatial Development Framework
- Co-ordinate Provincial Policy Development and analysis of public policies as developed by Provincial Departments
- Managed the Macro Policy and Planning Directorate provided strategic support
- Responsible for the budget allocation of the Unit and ensure that resources are used effectively and advanced the achievements of outputs and activities in the Annual Performance Plan and the Operational Plan of the Unit
- Other responsibilities: Acted in the position of the Deputy Director- General of the Macro Policy Branch from 01 March to 31 August 2011
Senior Manager: Development Planning
City of Mbombela
11.2006 - 06.2008
- Introduced the Section 57 Managers Performance Management Framework to guide performance assessment of Section 57 Managers in the Municipality
- Introduced the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan to annualize the implementation of the 5-year Integrated Development Plan (IDP)
- Created a user-friendly pocket size Integrated Development Plan for Municipal Councilors
- Introduced user satisfaction tool for survey in communities on delivery of services by the Municipality
- Successfully project managed the baseline study to assist the Municipality in planning for provision of basic services
- Integrated Development Planning and Spatial Development Framework
- Consultations with communities to gather service delivery priorities
- Engagements with key stakeholders- Provincial and National Governments on projects to be implemented in the Municipality
- Facilitated strategic planning for the Municipality
- Ensure alignment of Municipal priorities, Sector Plans with budget allocation and to strategically respond to community needs
- Drafting of the IDP and the Spatial Development Framework
- Institutional Performance Management
- Monitoring Municipal performance on implementation of the IDP
- Facilitate interventions to address implementation bottlenecks
- Coordinate annual performance reports to be included in the Annual Reports
- Support the Municipal Manager in developing of Performance Agreements and to conduct performance reviews of Section 57 Managers
- Ensuring participation of the Municipality in Municipal Excellent Awards
- Policy and Research
- Conducting various research projects towards planning and improvement of service delivery e.g
- Customer surveys and baseline studies
- Other responsibilities (Local Economic Development, Environmental Management and GIS): Coordination of various LED projects and facilitating investment in the City
- Coordinating implementation of Environmental Management such as addressing challenges of sand mining, protection of wetlands, water quality and representing the Municipality at International Conferences
Deputy Director: Development Planning
Mpumalanga Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
04.2003 - 10.2006
- Developed IDP Assessment tool for the Province
- Developed a simplified IDP format for Municipalities to adapt
- Coordinated the Vuna Municipal Excellence Awards and represented municipalities in the Province at the Adjudication Committee in 2003
- Based on my presentation about performance of the Municipalities, Nkangala District Municipality and Steve Tshwete were selected as top winners of District and Local Municipalities’ categories
- Chaired IDP Meetings of Provincial Government and Municipalities
- Conducted analysis of IDPs of Municipalities in the Province in line with relevant prescripts
- Coordinated investment and implementation of the ISRDP Programme in identified nodes (Former Bohlabela and Sekhukhune ISRDP Nodes)
Chief Industrial Technician
Department of Water and Sanitation
04.2000 - 03.2003
- Programme and Project Management – Community, Water & Sanitation Services (CWSS) and providing support to Regions i.t.o
- Water services and Water Resource Management.
Industrial Technician and Senior Industrial Technician
Dept. of Health, North West
09.1993 - 03.2000
- Chemical and Microbiological analysis of drinking water and sewage effluent
- Played facilitation role during the sanitation projects in disadvantaged communities
- Educating communities on prevention of waterborne diseases
Education
Master of Town and Regional Planning -
University of Pretoria
01.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Management College of Southern Africa
Baccalaureus Technologiae Degree - Water Care
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2002 - 01.2004
Honours in Strategic Leadership Development Programme - undefined
North West University
01.2004 - 01.2005
National Diploma - Water Care
Tshwane University of Technology
01.1990 - 01.1994
Matric Certificate - undefined
Thethe High School
Rustenburg, North West ProvincePhD - Town and Regional Planning
01.2023 - Current
Skills
Customer focus
Innovation and creativity
People management
Problem-solving
Research
Project Management
Monitoring and Evaluation
Policy Formulation
Policy Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Development Planning
Valueproposition
I have a combined 17 years of work experience in Senior Management (SMS) in the three spheres of government responsible for Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Policy Development and Coordination, Development Planning, Spatial Development, Local Economic Development, Environmental Management. I am currently a Chief Policy Analyst (Chief Director) in the Presidency Office of South Africa and in Policy and Research Services Branch. I am responsible for Macro Policy, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS), Public Policy Coordination and Research since 09/01/15. My responsibilities involve monitoring of strategic priorities such as State of the Nation Address commitments, provide evidence based advisory services to Principals, supporting Departments with application of SEIAS to draft policies and legislation, address red tape challenges, conduct policy analysis, lead research and evaluation projects. In my years of work experience, I have acquired coordination, monitoring, research, interpersonal relations, stakeholder management, financial, communication (oral and written), problem solving, people and project management skills. I have been vetted by the State Security Agency and awaiting the issuing of the Top Secret Clearance Certificate.
Workemail
Pulane@presidency.gov.za
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7309160828081
- Driving License: Code B
Accomplishments
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Timeline
PhD - Town and Regional Planning
01.2023 - Current
Master of Town and Regional Planning -
University of Pretoria
01.2020 - 01.2021
Chief Director: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS)
The Presidency
09.2015 - Current
FOSAD Plan Specialist (Director)
Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
09.2011 - 08.2015
Senior Manager (Director)- Policy and Planning
Mpumalanga Provincial Government
07.2008 - 08.2011
Senior Manager: Development Planning
City of Mbombela
11.2006 - 06.2008
Honours in Strategic Leadership Development Programme - undefined
North West University
01.2004 - 01.2005
Deputy Director: Development Planning
Mpumalanga Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
04.2003 - 10.2006
Baccalaureus Technologiae Degree - Water Care
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2002 - 01.2004
Chief Industrial Technician
Department of Water and Sanitation
04.2000 - 03.2003
Industrial Technician and Senior Industrial Technician
Dept. of Health, North West
09.1993 - 03.2000
National Diploma - Water Care
Tshwane University of Technology
01.1990 - 01.1994
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Management College of Southern Africa
Matric Certificate - undefined
Thethe High School
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