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1 | P a g e CV of Dr Matsebe J Thobejane Name: Matsebe Jerry Thobejane (DLitt et Phil) Address: Contact Numbers: Email Address: Email Address: Objective of my CV The objective of this resume is to provide an instantaneous synopsis of my prowess and competencies that reflects career progression as well as my academic achievements contained in the body of my resume (CV).
Additionally, this summary of my CV articulates other training and courses I have completed overtime that may contribute and attest to a level of semantic scholar in terms of publication as well as contribution to knowledge economy in various sectors.

Contextually, the objective continues to further reflect my skills and managerial experience coupled with leadership qualities that articulate my expertise in various fields.
My areas of expertise include but not limited to institutional performance, public policy development, monitoring and evaluation, annual performance plan as well as strategy in the legislative sector and beyond.

This includes overseeing the compilation of monthly plans, operational plans, quarterly, mid-year, and annual reports of the Legislature.
My work involves working with both internal and external stakeholders among others the governance structures, quality assurance, executive management, risk management, audit committee, the Legislature Service Board and the Auditor-General.
Conversely, I regard myself as a catalyst and strategist who always demonstrates leadership ability supported by idiosyncratically humble and remain focus to my work supported by espoused managerial agility that reflects pragmatic and profound level of dynamic and charismatic.

Equally, I always remain committed to corporate governance that embraces best practice.
Personal Information Postal Address: Tel (W): Fax (W): Religion: Christianity Date of Birth: Identity Number: Gender: Male Home Language: Sepedi Other Languages: English, Tsonga, Siswati Driver’s License: C1/Code 10 Nationality: South African Race: Black Highest Std Completed: Grade 12 Year: 1990 School: Makopi High School Membership and Affiliation: South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 2 | P a g e Summary of Academic Qualifications Qualification Institution Status Year Completed Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) University of Completed 2019 South Africa (UNISA) Master of Arts in Public Management & Governance (MPMG) University Johannesburg (UJ) of Completed 2014 Master of Development in Development Studies (MDEV) University of Limpopo (UL) B Administration Honours Development Studies (B Admin Hons) in University of Limpopo (UL) Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA Soc.
Scie) University of Limpopo (UL) Completed 2011 Completed 1999 Completed 1997 Name of Institution Qualification Collage School Department Year Completed : : : : : : University of South Africa (UNISA) Doctor of Literature et Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) Humanities Social Sciences Development Studies 2019 Research Thesis : DPCHS01: An assessment of the role of the local structures in development in the Sekhukhune District Municipality of the Limpopo Province: South Africa Name of Institution Qualification Faculty Centre Department Year Completed Modules : : : : : : : University of Johannesburg (UJ) MA in Public Management & Governance (MPMG) Humanities and Social Sciences Sanlam Centre for Public Management & Governance Public Management & Governance 2014 All modules completed including research dissertation Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 3 | P a g e  PMG 4008: Policy Evaluation Theories, Models, Systems, Indicator Development in Local Government and Public Sector  PMG: 4108: Technologically Integrated Systems (GIS) in Public Policy Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) in LOCAL Government and Public Sector  PMG 4208: Policy Evaluation Research Methodology for Monitoring and Evaluation in Local Government and Public Sector  PMG 4808: Public Policy Indicator Development, Implementation and Analysis in Local Government and Public Sector Research Dissertation : PMG 3008: An evaluation of the stakeholder Participation in the Water Resource Classification System Policy of the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
 (DWAF) Name of Institution Qualification Faculty School Department Year Completed Modules : : : : : : : University of Limpopo (UL) Master of Development in Development Studies (MDEV) Management Sciences and Law Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership Development Studies 2011 All modules completed including research dissertation  DEVS 801: Economic Development  DEVS 802: Development Ethics  DEVS 803: Regional and Local Economic Development  DEVS 804: Leadership Development Organisation  DEVS 805: Human Resource & Labour Laws  DEVS 806: Research Methodology  DEVS 807: Strategic Management  DEVS 808: Financial Management  DEVS 813: Land Use Management & Agric Development Research Dissertation : DEVS 820: Impact of service delivery on sustainable local economic development (LED) projects in the Greater Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 4 | P a g e Name of Institution Qualification Faculty Department Year Completed Tubatse Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality of the Limpopo Province University of Limpopo (UL) Bachelor of Administration Honours (B. Admin.
Hons) Management Sciences and Law Development Studies 1999 : : : : : : Modules All modules completed including research dissertation Research Dissertation : Name of Institution Qualification Faculty School Departments Year Completed Modules : : : : : : :  DEVS 711: Research Methodologies and Methods  DEVS 712: Sustainable Development  DEVS 714: Strategic and Project Management  DEVS 715: Regional Integration and Planning DEVS 716: An assessment of integrated regional cooperation for the realisation of sustainable development in the Limpopo Province University of Limpopo (UL) Bachelor of Arts (BA) Humanities Social Science Political Science and History 1997 All modules completed including research dissertation  History III and Political Science III  History II, Political Science II, and Anthropology II  History I and Political Science I  Anthropology I, Linguistic Studies I, and Northern Sotho Summary of Shorts Courses Completed Name of Institution : University of Pretoria (UP) & National School of Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 5 | P a g e Certificate Faculty School Department Year Completed Modules Government (NSG) Advanced Management Development Programme Economics and Management Sciences Public Management and Administration Public Administration 2011 All modules completed including Portfolio of Evidence : : : : : :  Information and Knowledge Management  Public Management and Public Accountability  Project Management in the Public Sector  Enhance Service Delivery in Public Sector 
 Transformation and Change Management  Results through Leadership  Strategic Management and Planning  Public and Municipal Finance Management  Performance Management System  Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Sector Portfolio of Evidence : An assessment of impact of socio-economic development Fetakgomo-Tubatse Municipality in the Sekhukhune District Municipality Name of Institution Certificate College Centre Year Completed Modules : : : : : : University of South Africa (UNISA) Project Management Economics and
 Management Sciences Public Administration and Management 2007 All modules completed including Portfolio of Evidence  Project Management Framework  Strategic Project Management  Development Project Management  Project Time Management  Project Human Resource Management  Project Quality Management Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 6 | P a g e  Project Communication Management  Project Cost Management  Project Risk Management  Information Technology for Project Management  Project Integration Management Portfolio of Evidence : An examination of Project Management as a tool to enhance sustainable development in the Greater Tubatse Municipality in the Sekhukhune District Municipality Name of Institution Certificate : : University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal (UKZN) Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information Faculty : Agricultural Sciences Management System Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 7 | P a g e Department Centre Year Completed Modules : : : : Agriculture and Agro-Business African Centre for Food Security 2007 All modules completed including Portfolio of Evidence  Challenges and responses towards high rate of unemployment among women and youth  Ratio and gaps that epitomise low household income levels in the Sekhukhune District Municipality  Large population among youth – economically inactive implications to socio-economic development  High demand for service, extreme poverty levels and subsequent low purchasing power  Lack of major commercial,
 service nodes, and lack of agribusiness, abattoirs, and markets Portfolio of Evidence : Impact of poverty among women and youth in Elias Motswaledi Local Municipality in the Sekhukhune District Municipality Name of Institution Certificate College Year Completed Modules : : : : : University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal (UKZN) Legislative Drafting Certificate Justice College 2015 All modules completed including Portfolio of Evidence  Introduction to legislative drafting and its implications to the Constitution of the
 Republic of South Africa  Development of legislation and audience in legislative drafting  Acts of general application and interpretation of statutes  Parliamentary/Legislature process, structures, and elements of the Bills  Validation, drafting of Southern African Development Communities (SADC) Conventions and amendments Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 8 | P a g e  Legislation establishing statutory corporation and amending legislation and subordinate legislation Name of Institution Certificate Year Completed Modules : : : : Regenesys Private Institute (RPI) Stakeholder Management 2012 All modules completed including Portfolio of Evidence  Project Management  Project Implementation  Stakeholder Engagement  Stakeholder Management  Stakeholder Management Plan  Stakeholder Management and Participation  Stakeholder Management and Involvement  Stakeholder Management and Evaluation Portfolio of Evidence : Stakeholder participation in the decision making process in the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality in the Sekhukhune District Municipality Name of Institution Certificate Service Provider Year Completed Modules : : : : : European Union (EU) Stakeholder Management South African Local Government Association (SALGA) 2003 All modules completed including Portfolio of Evidence  Introduction to financial management in Local Government  Introduction to development planning in Local Government  Budgeting processes and resources of capital and operational finance  Financial management in Local Government  Approving, implementing, and monitoring the budget in Local Government  Systems of internal control, risk management and reporting on performance management systems Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 9 | P a g e Portfolio of Evidence : An assessment of service delivery and budget implementation plan (SDBIP) as a tool to improve socio-economic development in the Sekhukhune District Municipality Training and Capacity Building Institution Certificate
 University of Botswana and UNISA Awarded Certificate of presentation during the 8th Annual Conference of South African Development Studies Association (SADSA) Year 2022 South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) Marcus Evans Management Consultancy (MEMC) Communication Academy Transforming monitoring and evaluation for inclusive and sustainable world 2022 Training and Induction of the Board Members of Thaba Chweu Local Economic Development Agency (THALEDA) 2021 Realising the promise of monitoring and evaluation (M&E): Practical steps to focus evidence with action 2019 Fundamentals of data collection – What I wish I had known at the start 2019 Monitoring and Results Measurement for Improved Project Performance 2018 Using Evaluation Findings for better Policy Development and Accountability 2018 Leadership in the Disruptive Era 2017 Presentation, Facilitation, Negotiation and Communication Skills 2013 University of Pretoria (UP) Information and Knowledge Management Department of Science & Technology, (JICA) and (WIPO) Capacity Development on Intellectual Property Frederich Naumann Train the Trainer Foundation (FNF) 2009 2009 2002 Curriculum Vitae 2023
 Dr MJ Thobejane 10 | P a g e First National Bank (FNB) Entrepreneurial Leadership and Development Small, Medium, 2001 Macro Enterprises (SMMEs) Leadership Roles and Responsibilities  Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of Thaba Chweu Local Economic Development Agency (THALEDA) – Municipal Entity  Chairperson of Risk Management, Social & Ethical Compliance Committee (RMSEC) of THALEDA – Municipal Entity  Member of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Peer Review Panel of Experts
 reviewing articles for SALGA publication on local government in South Africa  Member of South African Legislative Sector Association (SALSA) Forum on matters of Strategy Planning, Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation  Member of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature’s Supply Chain Management Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC)  Mpumalanga Legislature’s Management Review Committee for organisational performance as well as member of Programme Implementation Committee  Serve as the member of Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature Auditor-General Steering Committee Community Development, Public Participation and Involvement  In 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2021 I was involved with Voter Education and Public Participation for the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature  Chaired Aganang Community Development Project (Poverty Alleviation Project) in the Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality  Chaired Bohwa Bja Rena Tourism Project (Job Creation Project) in the Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality  Chaired Community Engagement Forum of the Anglo-Platinum at Twickenham Platinum Mine – represented the rights of the communities trampled by the mines working with traditional authorities and local municipality  Member of Community Development (SMMEs) Forum in the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Municipality supporting LIBSA Business Funding  Render advisory function to traditional leaders on governance in the Sekhukhune Region Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 11 | P a g e  In 1994 I was actively involved in
 conducting the first general elections and subsequently local government elections as electoral officer in 1995 respectively  In 2000 I was also involved in the elections, and I was elected as a councillor for the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality  In 2006 I was leading the Task Team against the disestablishment of the Sekhukhune District Municipality in the Limpopo Province  Delivered a presentation in 2004 during the unveiling of King Sekhukhune I Monument on the topic – sustainable development
 of the heritage sites for the benefit of the future generation Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 12 | P a g e Papers Presented, Published at National and International Conferences  Thobejane, M.J. and Ngoepe-Ntsoane, M.J. 2023.
The importance of participation and involvement of the local structures towards an improved service delivery: A case of the Sekhukhune District Municipality.

Submitted for Chapter in the Journal of Public Administration 2023.

(Accepted for publication as a Chapter)  Thobejane, M.J. and Ngoepe-Ntsoane, M.J. 2023.

A critical exploration on the importance of participation and involvement by the local structures to an improved delivery in development process: Case of the Sekhukhune District Municipality.
Presented at SADSA Conference and published on the International Journal of Research in Business and Social Sciences.

12(1) (2023) 220-232 IJRBS VOL 12 NO 1 (2023) ISSN: 2147-4478  Thobejane, M.J. and Ngoepe-Ntsoane, M.J. 2022.
A critical exploration on the importance of participation by the local structures to enhance development processes: Paper presented at South African Development Studies Association (SADSA) Conference held at University of Botswana in collaboration with the University of South Africa in Botswana  Delivered the presentation to the management of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature on the prospects and challenges of 2021 local government elections during the Covid-19: Implication to the voter turnout in deepening participatory democracy (Local Government Elections) (Colloquium for the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature Executive Management)  International Association of Schools and institutes of Administration (IASIA) Conference in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA) successfully presented two (2) research academic papers based for publication (the publication of these papers was delayed due to Covid19 in 2020)  Invited to be the Speaker by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and in partnership with the University of Southern Denmark.
Topic: the importance of the mining sector in supporting the SMMEs and LED through Corporate Social Investment.
No Paper was submitted for publication in the international or national journals Affiliation and Membership Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 13 | P a g e Membership Membership No Expiry Date : : : South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) August 2023 and Renewable Annually Serve in the Committees and Task Teams Currently and Previously Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (Committees) Performance Management Review Committee; Management Committee (MANCOM); Audit Committee (AC); Auditor-General Steering Committee; Corporate Governance Committee; Financial Management Review; ICT Governance Committee; Programme Implementation Committee; Bid Evaluation Committee; Policy Review Committee; Risk Management Committee; South African Legislative Sector Association (SALSA) Forum Department of Science and Innovation (Task Teams & Committees) Convener and Coordinator of the Accreditation and Certification of Indigenous Knowledge holders and practitioners; Working Group of Inter-Departmental Committee on Indigenous Knowledge System; Resources Management Committee; Inter-Departmental Task Team on Indigenous Knowledge System; National e-Skills Dialogue Committee; Cooperation Framework on Innovation of South Africa (COFISA); Coordination of the development of formal qualifications committee (B Degrees in Indigenous Knowledge System and Master’s Degree in Indigenous Knowledge System with selected universities); Working with the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)on the National Qualification Frameworks and Units standards Department of Cooperative Governance (Public Participation) Coordinated US Funded Programme as Task Team member; Section 78 Committee as required in terms of Municipal Systems Act, (2000); German Technical Cooperation (GIZ) on funded projects; InterDepartmental Task Team; National Policy Review Task Team (White Paper on Local Government and White Paper on Municipal Partnerships); Sanitation and Human Settlements Committee; Provincial Programme Coordinator; Regional Engagement Forum;
 Water & Sanitation Task Team; District Water Services Forum; South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Steering Committee; Millennium Development Goals Coordinating Committee; Environmental and Waste Management Committee; Land-Use Management Committee; Town and Regional Planning Committee; Integrated Development Planning Committee Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 14 | P a g e Fetakgomo-Tubatse Municipality (Participation and Coordination of Global Funding Programmes) Coordinated the following global funding programmes: World Food Programme (WFP); International Labour Organization; World Education Programme (WEP); UN Development Programme (UNDP); World Food Organisation (WFO); Mining, LED, Agriculture; manufacturing; & Tourism Forums Convenor; FTM’s Partnership with the Universities for Research; Monitoring and Evaluation of poverty alleviation funded projects Integrated Development Plan; Social & Labour Plans (SLPs) on projects funded by mines in the Sekhukhune District Municipality City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (Public Participation and Portfolio Committee) City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s Local Economic Development (LED) Portfolio Committee; participation in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002; Industrial Development; Black Economic Empowerment Committee; Oversaw LED Strategy; Oversaw the SMMEs development in the townships; Participated in the (SALGA Gauteng); Conducted the site visits to East Rant Water (ERWAT) and Metro Bus (municipal entities); Attended in Committee Meetings; participated in the approval of the Metropolitan Budget, Metropolitan IDP, and Municipal By-Laws; Approved Spatial Development Frameworks and Land-Use Management Strategy for the Metropolitan Municipality Institutional Work History, Duties and Responsibilities Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (MPL) Jan: 2013 – To date  Monitor, evaluate, report and review programme performance of the Mpumalanga Provincial
 Legislature  Monitor compliance in terms of the implementation of institutional governance structures  Provide guidance and advice on matters of institutional programme performance and compliance by the divisions and sections  Oversee the development, update, and implementation monitoring, reporting and evaluation systems, processes, procedures, practices, and techniques to strengthen institutional capacity  Knowledgeable of working in a cross-functional team for the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature Sections and Divisions  Provide quality assurance and advice on compliance relating to the governance structures in the Legislature  Conduct research and benchmarking exercise global trends regarding the strategy planning matters Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 15 | P a g e  Liaise regularly with divisions and sections to enhance accountability on quarterly, mid-year, annually and mid-term reporting on programme performance  Coordinate and prepare presentations for performance management review meetings for institutional quarterly performance (Mancom and Exco/Secretariat)  Coordinate the performance of the Legislature and report to the Select Committee on Legislature Oversight as well as the Legislature Service Board  Conduct regular qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis and assess the performance in preparation for the presentation to Mancom and Exco/Secretariat, structures (Oversight Committee), Legislature Service Board, Audit Committee, Risk Committee and Executive Authority (Speaker) of the Legislature  Drive strategic planning processes through sound project management principles within divisions and sections of the Legislature using Action Plan Framework/Model  Participate in the institutional strategic planning to craft five-year strategic plan of the institution  Develop institutional, divisional, and sectional operational plans, annual performance plan (APP) to achieve institutional strategy  Drive the strategic planning and
 performance monitoring and evaluation activities to achieve strategic goals of the institution  Monitor and evaluate the legislative, regulatory, and other statutory compliance in the Legislature  Monitor and evaluate the participation and involvement of stakeholders and the public participation in the Legislature processes  Participate in the institutional budget management coordinated by financial governance division and sectional budget  Manage the Legislature’s quality assurance, quality control and quality standards through editing the reports  Manage and respond to audit queries and findings from the Internal Auditors and AuditorGeneral respectively  Review the portfolio of evidence (mode of verification) before submitting to the Auditor-General for auditing based on the Annual Report Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) Jun: 2008 – Dec 2012  Developed monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategy, tools, and techniques for the National Indigenous Knowledge System Office (NIKSO) Sub-Programme Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 16 | P a g e  Managed quality assurance for projects, service providers, terms of reference for the compilation of monthly, biannual, and annual reports  Participated in the policy review of the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with Human Science Research Council  Developed strategy for implementation and dissemination of qualitative and quantitative research reports on Indigenous Knowledge (IK)  Managed and collaborated with the South African National Council for the Blind as stakeholder on the publication of the departmental policies in Braille  Implemented M&E tools for the department’s Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) Centres of Excellence in partnership with the provinces  Managed projects that might have financial implications to ensure compliance with the relevant prescripts  Managed the internal and external stakeholders as well as conducting an evaluation on research projects conducted by
 Science Councils funded projects  Managed and coordinated stakeholders, media relation and events management for the SubProgramme  Monitored, evaluated, and coordinated institutional collaboration on Research Development & Innovation (RDI)  Managed and facilitated the accreditation and certification of Indigenous Knowledge holders and practitioners in collaboration with South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), Science Councils and selected universities in terms of National Qualification Framework (NQF) and units standards  Managed the development of formal qualifications in consultation with the universities and South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)  Monitored, evaluated and co-ordinated socio-economic impact of implemented IK projects of the Department of Science and Innovation  Facilitated the establishment of National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) and Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) as public entities  Developed the Bachelor and Master degrees in IKS (B.IKS) and Masters of IKS in collaboration with South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and selected universities in South Africa  Coordinated the national qualification development which involved selected universities as stakeholders and SAQA with regard to unit standards within the National Qualification Framework (NQF)  Coordinated sector departments at national, provincial, and local government and advise the Ministry accordingly with the progress made on IKS Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 17 | P a g e  Worked directly with the IK holders, practitioners and communities of practices such as traditional leaders and traditional healers as stakeholders Department of Cooperative Governance (DCG) May: 2007– May 2008  Provided technical support and site visits to municipalities in assessing progress made on socio- economic development (SED), local economic development (LED) and small, medium and macro enterprises (SMMEs)  Facilitated partnerships between
 municipalities and water service providers (water boards) (Mbomela Local Municipality and Silulumanzi; Greater Tubatse Municipality and Lepelle Northern Water Board; and Chris Hani District Municipality and Amatola Water Board)  Worked with the Department of Human Settlement to facilitate the achievement of Millennium Development Goals on provision of basic services particularly sanitation  Managed and facilitated the contractual agreements for service providers by municipalities in accordance with Section 78 of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No.
32 of 2000)  Mobilised and drove collaboration between civil society and government stakeholders: state entities, community-based organisations, non-governmental organisation, faith-based organisation, private sector, and traditional authorities to promote partnerships with municipalities for essential municipal services  Ensured that the imperatives of the White Paper on Municipal Services Partnerships are implemented in collaboration with national, provincial as well as government entities that have bearing in municipal services such as health services, environmental, water, electricity, waste management infrastructure, land-use management, and waste management planning  Coordinated the Department of Cooperative Governance’s work towards the establishment of the Regional Electricity Distributors with Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, South African Local Government Association (SALGA) as well as Department of Justice  Served as a member of District Review Committee on Water Services Managers’ Forum assisting municipalities to achieve service delivery targets through capacity building  Coordinated local government programmes for training and capacity building for municipalities across the country  Reviewed and participated in the development of monitoring and evaluation techniques in order to assess the progress made with service providers in terms of provision of municipal services  Provided capacity building to support the provincial departments Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) in accordance with White Paper on Municipal Service Partnerships Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 18 | P a g e  Reviewed and participated in the development of M&E tools to evaluate service delivery in the areas of water, sanitation, community services (health, environment, and land-use management), integrated development plans, SED, LED, and integrated regional tourism integration in municipalities  Provided capacity building to the provincial departments to support municipalities in respect of implementation of Section 78 of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No.
32 of 2000)  Supported municipalities in the development of the Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) and LED strategies and implementation plans  Monitored and evaluated the implementation of the department’s programmes in the municipalities with support of the provincial departments  Worked with Increased Sustainable Local Government Support Programme (ISLGSP) and German Technical Cooperation (GIZ) on LED funded projects in municipalities Fetakgomo-Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) Jan: 2006 – Apr 2007  Coordinated LED forums with the following stakeholders such as: Mining, Agriculture, Tourism and SMMEs in the then GTM now the FTLM  Facilitated the implementation of regional integrated tourism strategies and nodal points in collaboration with the Sekhukhune District Municipality and Limpopo’s Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism  Represented the municipality in the district and provincial agriculture, LED, tourism, and mining forums  Worked with the then Limpopo Business Support Agency (LIBSA) now Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) as an incubator in support of LED projects in the FTLM  Managed local economic development (LED) research projects conducted by the University of Limpopo for the municipality  Facilitated the alignment and incorporation of IDP projects and plans for LED forums in consultation with stakeholder Coordinated research conducted by the University of Cape Town and University of Free State in support of the
 FTLM’s LED projects  Co-ordinated mining stakeholders at the Dilokong Smelter (ASA) Metal focusing on expansion of the smelter and environmental management plan and its impacts on SED, LED and SMMEs Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 19 | P a g e  Co-ordinated the social and labour plans for the mines in support of core functions such as SMMEs, LED, SED, IDP, and SDF in the FTLM  Managed, monitored, evaluated as well as reporting on the municipality funded LED projects  Co-ordinated the establishment of
 Limpopo Business Development Agency and Small Enterprise Development Agency for the support of SMMEs in the FTLM  Seconded to coordinate and represent the FTLM in the following global institutions that funded development and poverty alleviation initiatives: International Labour Organisation (ILO) in the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Local Municipality ▪ Involved community and interested parties on poverty alleviation related projects in the FTLM on LED funded projects by International Labour Organisation ▪ Ensured that the organisation supports the development of capacity building for co-operatives, entrepreneurships and SMMEs ▪ Entrenched the partnership and participation of communities between the FTLM and International Labour Organisation for effective implementation of LED funded projects ▪ Co-ordinated poverty alleviation projects through stakeholder participation and engagement for job creation focusing in rural areas ▪ Ensured that stakeholders and role players are engaged as and when needed and updated on progress made accordingly on the projects ▪ Facilitated the open and transparent decision-making processes in the meetings with stakeholders (communities) ▪ Ensured that there is regular reporting by the Nation Project Coordinator of the International Labour Organisation to the stakeholders ▪ Developed training capacity building materials in terms of stakeholders for community development workers and councilors in the FTLM United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Local Municipality ▪ Assisted the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its quest to provide training and capacity building to councilors and community development workers ▪ Facilitated and co-ordinated the development of training manuals for community development workers and councillors ▪ Managed the activities of community members paying special attention to community funded projects, SED, and LED projects Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 20 | P a g e ▪
 Co-ordinated capacity building and training workshops for both community development workers and councillors on quarterly basis ▪ Contributed to the drafting SED and LED profiles for the FTLM as a closing project for the stakeholders City of Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality (CEMM) Dec: 2000 – Apr 2004  Served in the Local Economic Development (LED) Portfolio Committee as a councillor in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (CEMM)  Provided an oversight on the development of LED strategy for the eleven disestablished town councils of the East Rand whilst serving in the LED Portfolio Committee  Conducted an oversight on socio-economic development projects in support of the broader strategic objectives of the CEMM  Conducted an oversight on SED, SMMEs and LED funded projects and entities by the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality  Conducted oversight site visits to the LED projects funded by the CEMM and attended stakeholder meeting  Participated in the Portfolio Committee meeting and Council meeting to deliberate on the LED issues as well as Mayoral imbizos and Mayoral Roadshows  Dealt with items brought to the Portfolio Committee on LED and made recommendations to the Council  Participated in the budget debates, LED and SMMEs by-laws, and approval of the Municipal IDP and budget respectively  Conducted an oversight to the poverty alleviation projects such as agricultural, tourism, mining, and manufacturing  Held meetings with the stakeholders
 such as mines and other private sector investors on LED in CEMM  Exercised an oversight on other municipal council that include but not limited to tourism and environmental management in the CEMM Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 21 | P a g e Institute of Applied Labour Law (IALL) Feb: 1999 – Oct 2000  Conducted research on the state of socio-economic development, poverty, and unemployment among the youth in rural areas of Limpopo Province  Conducted research on LED related matters to inform policy
 and strategies to benefit of youth and historically disadvantaged communities  Managed the stakeholder engagement activities (communities and municipalities) in the implementation of sustainable LED programmes  Managed communities’ participation and involvement on poverty among marginalised sections of the population in Limpopo Province  Participated in the local and provincial policy debates workshops, and seminars on challenges facing marginalised and historically disadvantaged people in Limpopo Province  Managed and advise the communities on the importance of LED in poverty alleviation and job creation  Managed and coordinated stakeholders’ participation and engagement on policy discourses on poverty and LED projects  Developed community engagement model in response to poverty for sustainable development through LED programmes  Applied Atlas TI Software Program for statistical analysis to produce accurate, reliable, and valid results to inform policy development, policy reform University of Limpopo (UL Turfloop Campus) Feb: 1998 – Jan 1998  Coordinated research conducted by the University on Land Reform Programmes on behalf of the Limpopo’s Department of Land Reform and Rural Development  Coordinated provincial workshops on the impact of Land Restitution in rural development in the Limpopo Province  Facilitated stakeholders’ engagement and their involvement at local level on the impact of the Land Reform Programmes for sustainable development  Coordinated the research outputs conducted on poverty and rural development as relate to three Land Reform Programmes and its impact on socio-economic transformation  Coordinated the advocacy, roadshows, and awareness campaigns on the importance of Land Reform Programmes on poverty alleviation Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 22 | P a g e  Coordinated the participation of traditional leaders, youth, women, and communities on the Land Reform Programmes  Assisted in the statistical analysis for
 qualitative and quantitative data for informed decision and evidence-based reports on sustainable development LED  Developed a training material for capacity building on poverty to communities in respect of the importance of Land Reform Programmes in rural areas  Fulfilled the political and constitutional mandate on by-laws, public participation and oversight on the work done by the officials of the municipality  Ensured that the City complied with the provincial proclamations and the national statutes, regulations, laws and all pieces of legislation  Ensured that the council conducted its business in a transparent and accountable manner for the benefit of the residents of the City Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of the Thaba Chweu Local Economic Development Agency (THALEDA) Chairperson of the Board of Director (THALEDA) Aug: 2020 – Jul 2023  As Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of Thaba Chweu Local Economic Development Agency (THALEDA) of the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, my responsibilities include among others: to chair the Board meetings of the agency  Provide an overall strategic leadership and direction of the Agency’s Board through an oversight on the projects implemented as well as its contracts  Chair the meetings of the Board whose members are serving in the sub-committees of the Agency and responsible for various Agency’s sub-committees: HR, Risk Management, Finance, IT and Governance structures  Exercise the fiduciary, prudent and discretion as a chairperson in the meeting in consultation with the Board Members  Advise the municipal council, mayoral committee, and the Executive Mayor in terms of the progress and challenges facing the Agency  Ensure that the Agency develops and implements the business plan and strategy as adopted by the Board and ensures that it complies with all relevant laws, regulations, prescripts, and codes of best business practice to enhance good governance  Provide strategic leadership on litigation matters
 between the Agency and other public and private institutions Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 23 | P a g e  Review the business plan on annual basis and align with the Agency’s priorities including the core business of the entity – SMMEs, SED, LED, youth development programs, women empowerment & poverty alleviation  Advise the Executive Mayor and the Council on matters related to the mandate and progress towards realisation of the organisational objectives and its sustainability  Present to the municipal Exco as well as the Council on the resolutions taken by the Board for implementation  Provide the support to the Board and represented the Board in various strategic meetings with stakeholders  Oversee the financial management and budget spending that includes compliance including procurement with the supply chain management policies and procedures Chairperson of the Board’s Risk Management, Social and Ethics Committee of the THALEDA Aug: 2020 – Jul 2023  Chair the Governance Sub-Committee of the Agency which is Risk Management, Social and Ethics Committee (RMSEC)  Provide strategic leadership on governance matters that impact on the Agency’s growth and development  Serve as point of entry on behalf of the Board between other external stakeholders such as the Auditor-General of South Africa and internal auditors  Oversee the development of the terms of reference for the Risk Management, Social and Ethics Compliance Committee (RMSECC)  Oversee the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and operational risk management  Ensure that the RMSECC complies with all relevant laws, regulations, prescripts, and codes of best business practice and corporate governance  Determine the Agency’s policies as relate to (HR, Finance, IT, Risk) and strategic direction to achieve the set objectives Batubatse Environmental Consultancy (BEC) May: 2020 – To date  Provide environmental guidance and management to clients for new projects in consistent with
 applicable statutes, policies and regulations Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 24 | P a g e  Perform research analysis to understand environmental effects through Environmental Management Plans  Forecast on the potential environmental degradation and provide recommendations for implementation  Conduct site inspections for environmental health and safety compliance before implementing projects  Analyse data to understand pollution and the danger of contamination and environmental hazardous  Conduct environmental studies in order to advice on necessary mitigation to achieve sustainable development  Conduct environmental measures to compliance with applicable statues, laws, regulations and policies  Prepare technical proposals and scientific reports to the clients and stakeholders to better achieve environmental sustainability  Conduct environmental due diligence for the clients and conduct capacity building before project implementation  Obtain environmental permits and develop environmental programmes and manage, monitor environmental projects activities to ensure timeous completion Employment History : : : : : : : : : : Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (MPL) Programme 1 Office of the Secretary (Accounting Officer) Manager: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) Human Capital and Knowledge Systems National IKS Office (NIKSO) Deputy Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) Free Basic Services and Infrastructure Institution Programme Sub-programme Position Institution Programme Sub-programme Position Institution Programme Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 25 | P a g e Sub-programme Position Institution Department Sub-programme Position : : : : : : Municipal Services Partnerships (MSPs) Deputy Manager: Public-Public Partnerships Fetakgomo-Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) Economic and Land Development Local Economic Development (LED) Senior: Local Economic Development
 Officer Institution : City of Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality (CEMM) Council : Municipal Portfolio Committee of Council Portfolio Position : : Portfolio Committee Local Economic Development Metro Councillor Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 26 | P a g e Institution Programme Sub-programme Position Institution Department Sub-programme Position Institution Entity Sub-programme Position Institution Company Sub-programme Position Mr MH Mngxaso Institution Cell Phone Email Address Mr C Mabunda Institution Cell Phone : : : : : : : Institute for Applied Labour Law (IALL) : : Policy, Research and Advocacy : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Policy and Research Division (PRD) Manager: Policy, Research and Advocacy University of Limpopo (UL) Development Studies Research Portfolio (RP) Research Assistant Thaba Chweu Local Economic Development Agency Municipal Agency Local Economic Development Investment Agency (LEDIA) Non-Executive Director and the Chairperson Batubatse Environmental Consultancy (BEC) Environmental Consultancy Consulting on matters of Environment Director for the Batubatse Environmental Consultancy References Head of Planning, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (Resigned) Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (Retired) Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane 27 | P a g e Email Address Mr R Shaku Institution Cell Phone Tel (W) Email Address : : : : : : Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Department of Science and Innovation Curriculum Vitae 2023 Dr MJ Thobejane