Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSI)

Office Bearers/Management

Minister
Prof BE Nzimande

Deputy Minister
Ms N Gina

Director General
Ms G Zwane

Minister:

Prof Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande (Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation) (ANC)

Deputy Minister:

Ms Nomalungelo Gina (Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation) (ANC)

Director General:

Ms Gugulethu Zwane (Acting)

Chief of Staff:

Ms Mokgadi Tena

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr Robert Shaku

Deputy Directors General:

Ms Nombuyiselo Mokoena (Corporate Services)

Dr Mmboneni Muofhe (Socio-Economic Innovation Partnerships)

Mr Imraan Patel (Research Development and Support)

Dr Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl (Acting: Technology Innovation)

Ms Gugulethu Zwane (Institutional Planning and Support)

Senior Management:

Ms Lisa du Toit (Office Manager: International Cooperation and Resources)

Ms Lisbeth Mlangeni (Office Manager: Office of the DG)

Ms Nthabiseng Msomi (Office Manager: Deputy Director General)

Mr Khayelihle Nkwanyana (Head of Office: Deputy Minister)

Ms Matilda Nyalungu (Office Manager: Research Development and Support)

Ms Khuliso Tharage (Office Manager: Socio-Economic Innovation Partnership)

Ms Ria Vogel (Office Manager: Technology Innovation)

Ms Nozipho Zambuko (Office Manager: Corporate Services)

Communications Officers:

Mr Steve Mamphekgo (Parliamentary Liaison Officer: Deputy Minister)

Mr Veli Mbele (Media Liaison Officer: Minister)

Ms Siphokazi Shoba (Parliamentary Liaison: Minister)

Secretaries:

Ms Mogale Mahlaela (Personal Assistant: Corporate Services)

Ms Beaulah Motau (Personal Assistant: Research Development and Support)

Ms Zanele Nyandeni (Personal Assistant: Director General)

Ms Esther Rammutla (Personal Assistant: Minister)

Ms Mmathapelo Sako (Administrative Secretary: Minister)

Ms Letta Setshedi (Personal Assistant: Director General Institutional Cooperation and Resources)

Ms S’thembile Shongwe (Private Secretary: Deputy Minister)

The information in this directory is compiled from various sources and is subject to continual change. If you notice any errors or omissions, contact us so that we may correct them.