Highlights:A key career highlight has been leading the development of economic strategies that align with broader growth objectives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with regulatory frameworks. This role involved providing economic insights to support decision-making processes, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and optimizing financial management practices. Additionally, my efforts contributed to strengthening revenue generation strategies and enhancing public service delivery, resulting in a positive socio-economic impact.

Skills:- Economic Analysis - Financial Management -

Goal:As an economist, my career goal is to contribute to sustainable economic development and improved financial management. I aim to apply my skills in economic analysis, policy development, and strategic planning to address economic challenges and support growth. I am committed to advancing effective financial practices and promoting sound economic policies that enhance overall well-being and development. Through my work, I seek to drive positive change by applying economic insights to real-world problems and fostering sustainable solutions.

Membership:Economic Society of South Africa

Certification:- Chartered Economist (Ch.Econ) (in progress)

Honor:- Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Economic Development, Matatiele Local Municipality - Academic Excellence Award, University of KwaZulu-Natal - Best Research Paper Award for "The Relationship between Financial Development and Energy Consumption in South Africa," MDPI

economist 01/2013 - current
matatiele local municipality, Matatiele, Eastern Cape South Africa
Industry: local government
Assisted in drafting and implementing local economic development (LED) policies that promoted job creation and community upliftment.
Leading the development of the municipality’s economic strategies, ensuring alignment with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Local Economic Development (LED) frameworks. Managing the preparation and review of municipal budgets, ensuring compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and enhancing the efficiency of public spending. Providing economic forecasts and insights to support council decisions on infrastructure development, social services, and community projects. Conducting cost-benefit analyses for local government initiatives, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively for maximum socio-economic impact. Collaborating with departments to enhance revenue collection mechanisms, including tariffs, property rates, and other local government income streams. Representing the municipality at local government economic forums and engaging with national and provincial government agencies on funding opportunities and economic programs. Monitoring key economic indicators and advising on strategies to improve local employment, attract investment, and promote business development.--

walter sisulu university 01/2010 - 12/2013
mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:economics
honours and degree see the attachments

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