Thandeka Sikhakhane

Associate Economic Developer ,EDCSA | Deputy Director: Remunerations & Economic Analysis @ DPSA | Economic Analysis | Financial Operations Manager

Experienced public-sector Finance management and economics analysis with over 15 years in financial planning, management, supply chain management, policy analysis, and economic modelling across KwaZulu-Natal’s and Eastern Cape provincial departments, as well as the National department. Proven ability to lead budget cycles, develop wage-bill forecasting models, and translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making and audit readiness. Currently completing a Master of Commerce in Economics, with a research focus on fiscal austerity’s impact on unemployment and wage dynamics. Deeply familiar with PFMA, IFRS, Public Service Regulations, and remuneration frameworks. Passionate about evidence-based policy reform, inclusive growth, and development finance in Africa.

EDUCATION

UNISA

Masters in Economics

UNISA

Bcom Honors : ECONOMICS

UNISA

2014 – 2019

Bcom : ECONOMICS

VARSITY COLLEGE

Diploma : Project Management

MANGOSUTHU TECHNIKON

1999-2002

National Diploma: Public Management

Reserch profile

Master of Commerce in Economics (in progress) - UNISA

Dissertation: Fiscal Austerity and Its Impact on the Wage Bill and Unemployment

Bachelor of Commerce Honors in Economics – UNISA - 2023

Research: Foreign Direct Investments: what are the determinants of the FDI in South Africa

Key Skills

• Economic policy analysis, development and Policy submissions and report writing
• Wage-bill modelling, scenario planning and financial analysis, modeling and forecasting
• Budget cycle coordination (MTEF, BAS, conditional grants)
• Domestic resource mobilization and expenditure control
• Audit facilitation support and financial governance
• PFMA, IFRS, Public Service regulations, and remuneration frameworks
• Supply Chain Management compliance and oversight
• Technical writing and Harvard-style referencing
• Capacity building, mentoring, and team supervision
• Strategic documentation and compliance reporting
• SAS, BAS, Moja-Pay, persal, E-views, Power BI, Advances excel, Dashboards and Econometrics
• Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA)