Jacob Mamabolo
Jacob Mamabolo | |
|---|---|
 Mamabolo in May 2019 | |
| Gauteng MEC for Finance | |
| Assumed office 7 October 2022 | |
| Premier | Panyaza Lesufi |
| Preceded by | Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko |
| Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport | |
| In office 30 May 2019 – 6 October 2022 | |
| Premier | David Makhura |
| Preceded by | Ismail Vadi |
| Succeeded by | Kedibone Diale-Tlabela |
| Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development | |
| In office 2 February 2016 – 29 May 2019 | |
| Premier | David Makhura |
| Preceded by | Nandi Mayathula-Khoza |
| Succeeded by | Tasneem Motara |
| Gauteng MEC for Human Settlement and COGTA | |
| In office 23 May 2014 – 2 February 2016 | |
| Premier | David Makhura |
| Preceded by | Ntombi Mekgwe |
| Succeeded by | Paul Mashatile |
| Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Phalama Jacob Mamabolo 10 March 1969 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
Phalama Jacob Mamabolo (born 10 March 1969) is a South African politician of the
He is the current provincial secretary of the South African Communist Party.
Early life and education
Mamabolo was born on 10 March 1969.[1] He has a senior diploma in teaching, a degree in law, and a master's degree in public administration. He is currently studying towards a Ph.D. in Public Administration at the University of South Africa.[1]
Career
Civil servant
Mamabolo worked as a civil servant for a decade.[1] He was first employed as an Office Manager in the office of the then deputy minister of Correctional Services.[1] He then worked at the Department of Home Affairs as a parliamentary liaison officer and was eventually promoted to Chief of Staff.[1] Mamabolo was soon given the position of project manager of the Home Affairs Turn-Around Strategy.[1]
Mamabolo was the head of the Home Affairs 2010 Soccer World Cup Project.[1] He became the chief director responsible for ports of entry after that.[1] Later on, he was employed as head of change management at the Department of Public Works.[1]
Political career
Mamabolo became active in politics at a young age.
Provincial government
Mamabolo was elected to the
On 30 July 2020, Bandile Masuku, the MEC for Health, was placed on leave amid a personal protective equipment scandal. Mamabolo acted as MEC during Masuku's leave.[5]
On 7 October 2022, Mamabolo was appointed as Finance MEC by newly elected premier Panyaza Lesufi. Lesufi tasked him with ensuring that the controversial e-tolls will be scrapped.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "MEC Jacob Mamabolo MEC for Public Transport & Road Infrastructure, Gauteng Department: Roads and Transport". generationehq.com. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "The new Gauteng cabinet - David Makhura". Politicsweb. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Makhura announces Gauteng Cabinet reshuffle". eNCA. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Panyaza Lesufi new finance MEC as Gauteng cabinet announced". BusinessDay. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ Madia, Tshidi (30 July 2020). "Covid-19 tender saga: Jacob Mamabolo acting Health MEC as Bandile Masuku placed on special leave". News24. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ Khumalo, Juniour. "Parks Tau, Nomathemba Mokgethi casualties as Panyaza Lesufi makes sweeping changes to Gauteng cabinet". News24. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
External links
- Jacob Mamabolo at People's Assembly