EXECUTIVE TEAM

Mr. Themba Mathibe
Chief Executive Officer
Before commencing his role as Acting CEO at the JDA, Mr. Themba Mathibe held key positions in various organizations. He served as Deputy Director at the City of Johannesburg, Group Governance, Acting Head of Department at the Johannesburg Road Agency, and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO). His wealth of expertise and experience significantly contributed to advancing JOSHCO’s mission of developing sustainable housing solutions for the residents of the City of Johannesburg.
Mr. Mathibe holds five academic qualifications of which three are Masters degrees : a Master of Laws (Commercial and Business Transaction Law), from Wits University, and a Master of Laws in Public Policy and Infrastructure Procurement from Stellenbosch University. He recently completed a Master of Management in Public Finance and Development Economics awaiting research ext’ results.
His past leadership roles, industry knowledge, and significant achievements are noteworthy. He is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, driving excellence, good governance and ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the sector.

Mr. Sinovuyo Mpakama
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Sinovuyo Mpakama is an accomplished Finance Executive who retains over 15 years of progressive experience across financial roles, 5 years of which have been at Executive Management level.
Beginning his career as a Graduate Trainee in the financial services sector in 2008, Sinovuyo advanced through the ranks to hold various positions in the private sector before joining National Treasury in 2013. With 10 years’ experience in the public sector and an intimate knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act and National Treasury Regulations, his most recent role was that of Group Head: Treasury and Financial Strategy at the City of Johannesburg .
He holds a Master of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of the Witwatersrand, a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Finance from the University of Cape Town and has attained the Certificate in Municipal Financial Management from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Dr. Tshepo Maota
Chief Audit Executive
As a thought leader, Dr. Tshepo has contributed to several scholarly publications, which reflect his deep insight into the rapidly changing dynamics of risk management. His academic rigor, combined with practical industry expertise, positions him as a visionary leader capable of driving strategic initiatives that foster operational efficiency and enhance stakeholder value.

Mr. Oupa Nkoane
Executive Manager: Development Planning and Facilitation
Mr. Nkoane has over 20 years of experience in city governance and has played a key role in guiding, facilitating, and planning strategic large-scale projects in various government and private sector agencies.
He has a BA Hons in Development Studies, a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Planning, and a Masters degree in Town and Regional Planning.
Before joining the JDA, he worked at the Development Bank of Southern Africa as a Local Government Analyst, Chief Director for Urban Renewal Programme at then DPLG (now COGTA), Head of City Planning at the City of Tshwane, acted as the City Manager, and also headed the City Development and Planning department in Ekurhuleni before a stint in the Private Sector where he headed Alstom Commercial and Business Development Department as Director.

Ms. Margaret Mazibuko
Executive Manager: Corporate Services
Ms. Mazibuko has a Master of Public Administration, a Bachelor of Education, Training and Development, a Diploma in Education and Project Management, a Skills Development Facilitator Certificate, and a certificate in HR Strategic Planning and Executive Management.
She has extensive experience in the public sector. Before joining the JDA she worked as Chief Director of Corporate Services at the Department of Labour, Chief Director of Provincial Operations at the Department of Labour, Chief Director of Human Resources Planning and recruitment at the Office of Justice of SA, Director of Human Resources Planning at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Director of Human Resource Administration at Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, Manager (Director) Human Capital at Merafong City Local Municipality, Deputy Director HR at Gauteng Department of Education, and Deputy Principal at Gauteng Department of Education.

Thembeka Msane
Company Secretary
Ms. Msane is an Admitted Attorney who holds an LLB degree is a seasonal compliance and governance professional who has worked in various institutions such as UIF as Company Secretary / Legal Advisor, Kalanga Business Consultant as Consultant, KTVR Bus Services as Head of Legal & Company Secretary, Nestle SA as Legal Advisor, Clover Industries as Legal Services & Deputy Co Sec, SAA as Legal Compliance Specialist /Deputy Co Sec, Murphy Kwape & Maritz Attorneys as a Candidate Attorney.
She understands governance systems in SOEs, MOE and Local Government and has knowledge & experience of MFMA, PFMA, Municipal Systems Act, Treasury Regulations, Company Act and King IV.