Nombuyiselo Nomvuyo Jeanette Mokoena

Ms Nombuyiselo Mokoena has been the deputy director-general: corporate services at the Department of Science and Technology since July 2011. She has more than 20 years senior management experience in the Public Service.

She was employed by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment as a director: finance and administration in 1998. In February 2002, she was appointed chief director: finance and administration by the same department and responsible for procurement management.

She holds a BCom degree, majoring in Economics and Accounting, a diploma in Education from the University of South Africa and an MSc in Public Policy and Management from the University of London.

Her present role entails providing leadership and ensuring the successful implementation of the strategic goals, objectives, policies and functions of the department.