The Presidency of South Africa

The Presidency of South Africa fall under the national government and is comprised of four political principals: the President, who is the Head of State and Government; the Deputy President, who is the Leader of Government Business (in Parliament); the Minister of the National Planning Commission; and the Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.

The Presidency of South Africa is mandated to ensure that the president can execute his constitutional responsibilities in leading and galvanising government and society to implement the electoral mandate. The department provides support to the president and deputy president in the execution of their responsibilities as outlined in chapter 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996.

The Presidency has three structures, which support governance operations directly: the Cabinet Office; Policy Coordination and Advisory Services (PCAS); and Legal and Executive Services.

The Presidency’s key role in the executive management and coordination of government lies in its responsibility to organise governance. In this regard, a key aim is the facilitation of an integrated and coordinated approach to governance. This is achieved through creative, cross-sectoral thinking on policy issues, and the enhancement of the alignment of sectoral priorities with the national strategic policy framework and other government priorities.

The mission of The Presidency is to support the President, the Deputy President and other political principals within The Presidency to execute their responsibilities, as outlined in the Constitution and the programme of government.

The Presidency’s strategic outcome-orientated goals are to:

  • Lead in integrated planning and in the performance monitoring and oversight of government policies and programmes
  • Support the President and Deputy President in exercising their constitutional responsibilities to promote national unity and social cohesion
  • Assist the President and the Deputy President in advancing the interests of South Africa in the international arena

Reporting Entities

Office Bearers/Management

President

  • Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa (ANC)

Deputy President

  • Mr Shipokoza Paulus Mashatile (ANC)

Minister

  • Ms Khumbudzo Phophi Silence Ntshavheni (Minister in The Presidency) (ANC)

Deputy Ministers

  • Ms Nonceba Bianca Mhlauli (Deputy Minister in The Presidency) (ANC)
  • Mr Itiseng Kenneth Morolong (Deputy Minister in The Presidency) (ANC)

Director General

  • Ms Phindile Baleni

Secretaries

  • Nokukhanya Cele (Personal Assistant: Director General)
  • Ms Lerato Kgomo (Personal Assistant: Deputy President)
  • Ms Melissa Maseko (PA to the COO)
  • Ms Malebo Sibiya (Personal Assistant: President)

Chief Operations Officer

  • Mr Thulani Mdakane

Deputy Directors General

  • Ms Roshene Singh (Private Office of the President)

Senior Management

  • Mr Mike Louw (Director: Support Services)
  • Mr Lawrence Ngoveni (Head and Spokesperson: Office of the Deputy Minister)
  • Futhi Ntshingila (Chancery, Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services)
  • Mr Phetole Rampedi (Community Outreach Officer)

Communications Officers

  • Phindile Baleni (Information Officer)
  • Sam Bopape (Media Liaison Officer)
  • Mr Vincent Magwenya (Spokesperson to the President)
  • Ms Nonceba Mhlauli (Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson to the Minister)
  • Ms Thami Ngwenya (Spokesperson: Deputy President)
  • Matshepo Seedat (Media Liaison and Digital Communications)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Presidency of South Africa are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Union Buildings, Government Avenue, Pretoria
Postal Address:Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone:012 300 5200
Presidential Hotline:17737
Fax:012 323 8246
Email:president@presidency.gov.za
Website:www.thepresidency.gov.za
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