Ramatsobane Mpe

Dr Mpe is a seasoned technocrat and data-grounded thinker with demonstrable mastery in public sector governance, integrated marketing communications and practical entrepreneurship. Her 12 years of experience in the public service and 15 years of selfless dedication to women empowerment and corporate leadership are cultivated through the Dept of Education, Transport, Public Works, Minerals and Energy, South African Social Security Agency, and Northwest Development Corporation, where she distinguished herself as a recognisable force in the Communication and Marketing field. At the height of her decorated career, Dr Mpe served as the Acting Spokesperson of the late Minister of Transport, Abdullah Omar, where she handled complex communication assignments.

Her 16 years of board experience are cultivated through Thaleba Holdings, an employer of 132 breadwinners with diversified interests in construction, property development, cleaning and hygiene services, training, funeral parlour, and security services. Dr Mpe is looking to serve on various boards where she will deploy her vast corporate experience to help organisations break into new frontiers of operational excellence.

Director at Thaleba Holdings (2008 – Present)

Employer of 132 breadwinners with diversified interests in construction, property development, cleaning and hygiene services, training, funeral parlour, and security services.

Senior Manager: Marketing and Communication at South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) (2006-08 – 2008-03)

Manager: Stakeholder, Marketing and Communications at South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)

Acting Spokesperson to the late Minister of the National Department of Transport, Minister Abdullah Omar at National Department of Transport (2002-04 – 2004-04)

Handled complex communication assignments.

Media and Public Liaison at Department of Minerals and Energy (2000-01 – 2002-03)

Senior PR and Marketing Officer at Northwest Development Corporation (1998-03 – 1999-12)

Lecturer at Kwena Moloto College of Education (1992-02 – 1998-02)

Teacher at Bokamoso High School (1991-01 – 1992-01)

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management – University of Pretoria

Master of Development Studies in Development Studies – University of Limpopo

B.A. Honours in Communication – UNISA

Presidential Strategic Leadership Programme in Strategic Leadership – University of North-West (Potchefstroom University)

Certificate in Journalism – UNISA

B.A. in Education – University of Limpopo (Formerly University of the North)