Executive Council Media Statement
31 January 2025EXCO APPROVES THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT DIRECTOR-GENERAL
The Mpumalanga Premier, Mr. Mandla Ndlovu convened a sitting of the Executive Council (EXCO) on Friday, 31 January 2025 to approve the appointment of the new Director-General (D-G) of the Provincial Government in the Office of the Premier.
During the session, EXCO members deliberated extensively about the importance of the position, and the need to appoint a competent candidate as the head of the Provincial Administration.
The Premier announced the appointment of Ms. Maggie Skosana as the new D-G. She is currently the Municipal Manager of the Nkangala District Municipality. Her wealth of experience in the public service and her expertise in the Local Government sphere were cited among the credentials that worked in her favour for the appointment.
Premier Ndlovu says Skosana’s appointment affirms a commitment to fill strategic positions with competent candidates, based on meritocracy. “Ms. Skosana became the best candidate among the best, for the job. This signifies our commitment to appoint capable and qualified women in management positions, previously marginalized people. Her presentation on job creation and building of the economy was very impressive,” he stressed.
The Premier says her academic achievements were also considered in order to align the appointment with the priorities of the 7th administration, of building a capable, ethical and developmental state. These achievements include a National Diploma in Civil Engineering, an Honors- and Masters Degrees in Science and Business Administration, respectively.
Ms. Skosana’s appointment is with effect from 1 March 2025. EXCO congratulates her for this appointment.
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Enquiries:
Executive Council’s Spokesperson: Mr Thulasizwe Thomo
Provincial Government’s Spokesperson: Mr George Mthethwa
Tel: (013) 766 2242
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E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za