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Thabo Mankga

Thabo Mankga

Pretoria

Summary

I am an MBA candidate and high-performing Financial and Governance Analyst with over 9 years (5 years in middle management) of success in financial resources allocations, policy analysis and alignment, and corporate governance framework development and implementation record in the Public Sector. Have a proven record of collaborating and contributing to Public Entities' formulation, development, and implementation of strategic plans, development, and maintenance of corporate governance framework; advising on the alignment of Public Entities' legislative mandate and objectives with government policy direction; proposing and effecting budget proposals to Public Finance; and conducting research on fiscal impacts and service delivery of capital projects by Public Entities. History of creating tangible improvements in stakeholder engagement, training and coaching of employees, and providing leadership at all times.


Proven success in recommending appropriate financial plans based on accurate data collection, financial monitoring and business strategizing. Develops and maintains high standards of quality and issue resolution through effective financial planning. Adept at utilizing top-of-the-line communication skills to build and foster long-term relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Analyst

National Treasury
02.2015 - Current
  • Performance-driven and proactive oversight of 13 Public Entities that report to the Minister of Finance
  • The objectives are for Public Entities to effectively deploy financial resources to deliver on legislative mandates, achieve government policy objectives, maintain good corporate governance, ensure business continuity, and strengthen organizational stability
  • These are achieved through a proactive stakeholder engagement program that includes Accounting Officers of Public Entities and relevant National Treasury Units identified in the Oversight Framework
  • Evaluated and approved the financial viability of investment proposals from public entities on strategic projects
  • Conducted industry and operating environment analysis to provide insights into possible future opportunities while identifying and mitigating weaknesses for PEs
  • Conducted research and recommended for approval the effective and efficient funding model for PEs' Information and Communication Technologies projects
  • Consulted and advised PEs' on the implementation of strategic ICT projects
  • Created a framework for analysis and review of financial and non-financial reports for PE's Quarterly and Annual reports to the management
  • Accurately comprehended, analyzed, and interpreted financial data to facilitate the PE's budget process with Public Finance
  • Provided reports, ad-hoc analysis, annual operating plan budgets, monthly cash forecasts, and revenue forecasts
  • Brought forth a positive work-ethic and self-motivated attitude to my Unit
  • Worked with a commitment to precision and strong attention to detail
  • Worked well independently as I had an opportunity to become the Acting Director for the Unit
  • Assisted with the recruitment of interns and training of Chartered Accountant Trainees while also monitoring the productivity of the whole team

Governance Analyst

National Treasury
02.2015 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a framework for compliance with legislative and policy requirements by PEs such as PFMA, Treasury regulations, appropriation bills and related legislations
  • Established a system of governance and oversight that improved the organization's compliance with laws and regulations for the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Ombud and Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator
  • Developed a framework to facilitate and capacitate the boards of PEs by sourcing suitable candidates for appointment by the Minister
  • Facilitated the development and approval of a Service Level Agreement between National Treasury and a Government Component on the administration of pension benefits
  • Collaborated with a Government Component on the implementation of the organizational structure that is aligned with the Modernization of processes and new technologies
  • Worked to wholly support our government's commitment to policies that champion Employment Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion across PEs
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Policy Analyst

National Treasury
02.2015 - Current
  • Secured funding and delivery model for the implementation of a Financial Education policy
  • Developed a strategy to implement the objectives of the Financial Education policy
  • Authored and implemented a framework for my unit that aligned the PE's strategic plans, legislative mandate, and government priorities

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance, Accounting, Governance And Economics

Regenesys Business School
Sandton, South Africa
01-2025

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration -

Regenesys Business School
Sandton, South Africa
01.2020

Bcom Financial Management Science -

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2014

Skills

  • Corporate governance practices
  • Investment Evaluation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Risk Management applications
  • Budget formulation
  • Budgeting Analysis
  • Economics
  • Strategy Analysis
  • Financial Statement analysis
  • Policy Analysis and implementation
  • Comparative analysis

Languages

Sepedi
English
Zulu
Tshivenda
Setswana

Timeline

Financial Analyst

National Treasury
02.2015 - Current

Governance Analyst

National Treasury
02.2015 - Current

Policy Analyst

National Treasury
02.2015 - Current

Master of Business Administration - Finance, Accounting, Governance And Economics

Regenesys Business School

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration -

Regenesys Business School

Bcom Financial Management Science -

University of Pretoria
Thabo Mankga