Molupe Pheko

Provided strategic leadership to reposition the national tourism institution as a financially sustainable, development-oriented entity; led institutional reform, developed the National Tourism Sector Strategy and LTDC Strategic Plan, and implemented a financial sustainability framework including levy mechanisms.

Coordinated a multi-sectoral economic transformation programme aligned to the National Strategic Development Plan II, leading programme development across education, agribusiness, tourism and value chains and overseeing resource mobilisation and investment-ready pipelines.

Led results-based management and evidence-informed decision-making by designing the corporate M&E system, results framework and performance reporting architecture; produced impact evaluations and strategic performance reports for executive leadership and the board.

Oversaw infrastructure project planning, procurement and contract management, ensuring fiduciary, environmental and HSE compliance; led construction supervision, quality assurance and asset lifecycle management while mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

Led development of SACU trade, industrial and investment policies, coordinated expert groups and multilateral negotiations, and produced analytical outputs including WTO trade policy reviews and competitiveness studies.

Conducted economic modelling, ERR analysis and beneficiary impact assessments to guide implementation and evaluation of Compact-funded programmes; coordinated enterprise surveys and managed MIS for research and programme data.

Performed statistical analysis and produced official statistics to inform national planning and policy decisions during tenure supporting socioeconomic data production.

Developed agricultural economic plans and assisted policy formulation to support sector development and resource allocation.

Managed disaster preparedness and response programmes, contributing to risk reduction and coordination of emergency interventions.

Completed an advanced project management programme focused on modern project delivery practices and governance.

Completed a Master of Commerce in Economics with advanced study in economic theory and policy analysis.

Completed an Honours degree in Economics with focus on quantitative economic analysis.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and Statistics, providing a foundation in economic analysis and quantitative methods.

Completed a Certificate in Statistics covering fundamental statistical methods and applications.