Department of Basic Education (DBE)

Office Bearers/Management

Minister
Ms S Gwarube

Deputy Minister
Dr MR Mhaule

Director General
Mr HM Mweli

Minister:

Ms Siviwe Gwarube (Minister of Basic Education) (DA)

Deputy Minister:

Dr Makgabo Reginah Mhaule (Deputy Minister of Basic Education) (ANC)

Director General:

Mr Hubert Mathanzima Mweli

Chief of Staff:

Mr Paul Sehlabelo

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr Patrick Khunou

Deputy Directors General:

Ms Simone Geyer (Delivery and Support)

Mr Patrick Khunou (Finance and Administration)

Dr Barney Mthembu (Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring)

Mr Paddy Padayachee (Business Intelligence)

Dr Granville Whittle (Educational Enrichment Services)

Senior Management:

Dr Faith Kumalo (Chief Director: Office of the Director General)

Ms Mataole Ramohapi (Director: Office of the Director General)

Communications Officers:

Adv Ntini Mashigo (Deputy Information Officer)

Mr Elijah Mhlanga (Departmental Spokesperson)

Lukhanyo Vangqa (Ministerial Spokesperson)

Secretaries:

Ms Nomathemba Maake (Personal Assistant: Director General)

Mr Steve Mabua (Private Secretary: Minister)

Ms Zubeida Sattar (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.