Siyabonga Maphalala

Accomplished Public Administration professional with over 15 years' experience in municipal governance, performance management, and communications. Proven record in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and youth empowerment. I am skilled in managing intergovernmental relations, coordinating forums, and compiling strategic reports.

With strong background in public speaking, media liaison, and municipal event planning. I am recognized for leadership, integrity, and driving developmental initiatives across departments. Fully computer literate with excellent communication, problem-solving, and team management abilities.

Company Secretary - Bhekani Business Services Pty Ltd

(2025-01)

• Communications and Liaison Officer of the Company.
• Coordination of meetings between the Company Associates and Business Partners.
• Managing Company Compliance.
• Managing Corporate Governance.
• Serves as Office Manager and Head of the Office Administration.
• Managing the redetermination of Company Policies, the Strategies and implementation thereof.
• Monitoring of Financial Internal Controls Systems
• Company Budget Monitoring and Reporting

Library & Community Venues Manager - Alfred Duma Local Municipality

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Community Services Dept.

• Oversaw operations of all municipal libraries, Thusong centres, and community halls.
• Developed and implemented venue and booking policies.
• Managed budgets, procurement processes, venue maintenance, and fleet logistics.

Communications & IGR Manager - Alfred Duma Local Municipality

(2019-01 - 2023-12)

Municipal Manager's Dept.

• Led Communications and IGR strategy and policy implementation
• Coordinated all IGR forums and represented the municipality nationally.
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement across traditional councils, forums, NPOs and ratepayer bodies.

Communications Manager - Alfred Duma Local Municipality

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

Municipal Manager's Dept.

• Acted as Mayoral and Municipal spokesperson.
• Managed media relations, content creation, and the municipal website.
• Led all communication campaigns, events, and outreach initiatives.

Acting Head – Mayoral Office - Alfred Duma Local Municipality

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Municipal Manager's Dept.

• Oversaw strategic direction of all Mayoral sub-offices and political programs.
• Coordinated executive reports, meetings, and public participation campaigns.

Youth Development Manager - Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

Municipal Manager's Dept.

• Developed and implemented youth policies, bursaries, and career expos.
• Liaised with NSFAS, NYDA, universities, and local youth forums.

Performance Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality

(2011-01 - 2013-12)

Municipal Manager's Dept.

• Management and assessment of performance scorecards and targets for senior officials.

Printing Room Operator - Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

Governance & Transformation Dept.

• Managed printing of Council agendas, internal notices, newsletters, and communications.

Messenger/ Delivery Assistant - Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

Engineering Services

• Handled departmental mail, document delivery, and administrative errands.

In-service Trainee - SAPS Ladysmith

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

• Assisted with switchboard operations, registry, public permits, and radio room emergency calls.

BTech - Public Management - Durban University of Technology (2016-12)

Diploma - Public Management - Durban University of Technology (2007-12)

Grade 12 - Windsor Secondary School (2003-12)