RISIMATI THOMPSON MAVUNDA
Giyani
Summary
Political career began in 1976, with official ANC membership starting in 1990. Experience includes chairperson of Gawula branch (1995-2001) and ward councillor (2001-2005). Currently chairperson of ANC Giyani branch and ANC Hellen Mabunda Ward 23, with nearly 45 years in community organisation and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in team leadership, problem-solving, and enhancing service delivery.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of Parliament
National Assembly in Parliament
05.2014 - 04.2019
- Serving in the department of Energy Portfolio committee and an alternate to the Portfolio on SAPS and Higher Edeucation.
- Advocated for community needs, resulting in impactful policy changes.
- Engaged in legislative processes, passing laws and gathering inputs from community members and stakeholders.
- Governmental oversight which includes monitoring services delivery and administrative leadership.
- Facilitated community engagement by soliciting public input in parliament and initiating local development projects such as housing, healthcare services, energy initiatives, back-to-school campaigns, and 16 Days of Activism against women and children.
- Leading parliamentary structures and administrative leadership.
- Cape Town
- 2014 - 2019 Mending Maruleng Constituancy Office, Maruleng Municipality (MP)
- 2025 to date member of management committee Giyani Constituancy under honourable Bilankulu Cate (MP)
Ward Councillor
ANC - Ward 20
Giyani
04.2001 - 11.2005
- Host report-back meetings on council decisions, budgets, spatial planning, and local developments.
- Receive municipal complaints and escalate unresolved cases to relevant departments.
- Chair the ward committee as official chairperson for community sectors.
- Mobilise community input for the IDP and annual budget consultations.
- Support residents submitting petitions on by-laws, zoning, or local development projects.
- Evaluate municipal performance, strategic plans, and policy delivery for equitable services.
- Maintain transparency, declare financial interests, avoid conflicts, and act in good faith.
Speaker of the Council
Greater Giyani Municipality
Giyani
05.2003 - 09.2005
- Running the affairs of the council.
- Led council meetings, driving strategic decisions and community engagement.
- Championed community initiatives, boosting local participation.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse stakeholders for impactful outcomes.
- Implemented innovative solutions, enhancing council efficiency.
- Dispute resolution and running ward committee programs.
- Chairing the council and the rules committee.
Education
Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Giyani High School
Giyani, LP01-1990
Advanced Governance and Public Leadership - Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management
Wits University
01-2015
Executive Leadership Municipal Development Progra - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences School of Public Management and Administration
University of Pretoria
01-2008
BA- - Government, Administration and Development -
UNISA
01-2011
Skills
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Community and project management
- Strategic and leadership
- Team leadership and Delegation
- Report writing and presentation
- Legislative analysis
- Community advocacy
- Government oversight
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Research capability
- Policy formulation
- Diplomatic communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Ethical judgement
Languages
English
Xitsongo
Sepedi
Tshivenda
Isizulu
Custom
Reference available upon request
Certification
- Advanced Governance and Public Leadership ( WITS)
- Executive Leadership Municipal Development Programme (UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA)
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Timeline
Member of Parliament
National Assembly in Parliament
05.2014 - 04.2019
Speaker of the Council
Greater Giyani Municipality
05.2003 - 09.2005
Ward Councillor
ANC - Ward 20
04.2001 - 11.2005
Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Giyani High School
Advanced Governance and Public Leadership - Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management
Wits University
Executive Leadership Municipal Development Progra - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences School of Public Management and Administration
University of Pretoria
BA- - Government, Administration and Development -
UNISA