Mothusi Legwale

Mothusi is a Senior Stakeholder Relations, Marketing and Communications leader with over 20 years' experience in the public sector, including more than 12 years at middle management level driving integrated stakeholder strategies, corporate reputation management and partnership development.

Currently working as Deputy Director: Stakeholder Management at the Compensation Fund, with a proven track record in building multi-stakeholder networks, strengthening governance and compliance, and delivering customer-centric engagement programmes aligned to organisational strategy. Demonstrated ability to develop operational plans, manage strategic partnerships, oversee risk and compliance processes, and lead high-performing teams. Brings strong strategic leadership, business acumen and stakeholder influence capability aligned to organisational performance objectives.

Deputy Director Stakeholder Management - Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund)

(2013-10)

• Led the development and execution of integrated stakeholders and communication strategies aligned to organisational and national frameworks.
• Built and strengthened strategic partnerships across government, business, organised labour and international stakeholders to enhance organisational visibility and compliance.
• Introduced stakeholder ROI and performance tracking mechanisms to improve productivity and reporting accuracy.
• Successfully negotiated and managed MOUs and SLAs supporting organisational sustainability.
• Improved stakeholder query resolution turnaround through structured engagement frameworks.
• Develop and implement the Stakeholder Management Operational Plan aligned to corporate strategy.
• Provide subject matter expertise on stakeholder relations and strategic partnerships.
• Build and maintain formalised multi-stakeholder networks at national and international level.
• Coordinate stakeholder programmes, projects and portfolios within agreed timeframes.
• Monitor stakeholder performance metrics and ensure timeous reporting.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks and reputational threats.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, policies and audit requirements.
• Manage stakeholder complaints and ensure timeous resolution and escalation.
• Provide input into annual budget planning and monitor expenditure.
• Lead and manage team performance, development and productivity.
• Liaise with government, business, tertiary institutions and internal partners to strengthen organisational brand.

Assistant Director Communications - Department of Employment & Labour Northern Cape Provincial Office

(2009-09 - 2013-09)

• Implemented provincial communication strategy aligned to national priorities.
• Strengthened media visibility and stakeholder awareness of labour programmes.
• Managed provincial communications budget within approved parameters.
• Developed and executed provincial communication and media strategy.
• Managed media relations and stakeholder liaison.
• Performed official spokesperson functions.
• Facilitated internal communication across labour centres.
• Coordinated Ministerial and DG stakeholder engagements.
• Participated in intergovernmental forums and stakeholder platforms.

Assistant Director Media & Stakeholder Relations - Department of Correctional Services

(2008-03 - 2009-08)

• Supported integrated communication and stakeholder strategies.
• Coordinated media relations and stakeholder engagement platforms.
• Facilitated izimbizo and community stakeholder forums.
• Managed media monitoring and reporting.

Senior Communications Officer - Government Communication & Information System (GCIS)

(2004-06 - 2008-02)

• Promoted developmental government communication programmes.
• Established Local Economic Development Forums in three municipalities.
• Served as Secretariat for District Communicators Forum.
• Managed Government Information Centre operations.

Personal Assistant to Mayor & Outreach Coordinator - Greater Taung Local Municipality

(2002-06 - 2004-05)

• Coordinated intergovernmental structures and stakeholder programmes.
• Managed mayoral outreach logistics and procurement.
• Monitored implementation of council resolutions.

Doctoral Degree - Public Affairs - Tshwane University of Technology

Master of Public Affairs - Public Sector - Tshwane University of Technology (2024-04)

Post Graduate Diploma - Public Management - University of North-West (2020-03)

Executive Development Programme - University of North-West (2018-03)

Certificate - Government Marketing - Wits University (2007-09)

Bachelor of Arts - Communication - University of North-West (2000-12)

Matric Certificate - Majeng Senior Secondary (1995-12)