Business, Financial Services, Government, Policy Government of South Africa Deputy Minister of Finance South Africa

Current Positions

    * Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Africa since 11 May 2009.
    * Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Finance since 2005.
    * Member of African National Congress (ANC).
    * Member of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa since 1999.


Academic Qualifications

    * Diploma in Marketing Management.
    * Advanced Diploma in Economic Policy from University of Western Cape (UWC).
    * Certificate in Economic Policy from University of South Africa (UNISA).
    * Studying towards Honours degree in Economics (UWC) and Post graduate Diploma in Economic Principles (University of London).


Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities

    * Member of ANC Regional Executive Committee, Bambatha region.
    * ANC Secretary for Bambatha region
    * ANC Branch Chairperson Bambatha.
    * Co-Chairperson of Joint Budget Committee (October 2002 - August 2005).
    * Regional Administrative Manager for the Metropolitan Life Insurance for 15 years.
    * Regional Secretary of ANC Ukhahlamba region (1997 - 2000).
    * Chairperson of Kranskop policing Forum (1997 - 1999).
    * Councillor in the local government (1996 - 1999).
    * Chairperson of parents' Committee at St. David's School (1995 - 1999).
    * Chairperson of Ntunjambili Development Forum (1994 - 1999).
    * Active in student politics since 1979.
    * Labour union shop steward (1990 - 1995).
    * Lead Negotiating Team for better Working Conditions.

Source: GCIS