Samke Hazel Mdluli

I’m a governance and executive support professional with 15+ years’ experience in the South African public sector. I support committees and leadership through minute-taking, compliance and performance reporting aligned to the PFMA, and reliable executive-level administration. I’m known for accuracy, confidentiality, and fast follow-through in demanding governance environments.

Most recently, I served as a Personal Assistant at the Department of Water and Sanitation, providing secretariat support to the Regional Executive Committee (REXCO) and serving on the Management Committee (MANCO) and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Risk Committee. I coordinate governance meeting documentation, track decisions and action lists, manage the Provincial Head’s diary and travel, and run incoming/outgoing correspondence to ensure timely responses. I also support MTEF budgeting and forecasting for the Chief Directorate, maintain compliant records, and act as a knowledge management coordinator for document and information-sharing processes.

Earlier, as a Senior Administration Clerk, I facilitated monthly and quarterly progress reporting, coordinated the Portfolio of Evidence for audit and performance-verification requirements, and supported Annual Business Plans and monitoring and evaluation tools. I also helped compile performance agreements and assessment reports, coordinated meeting and event logistics, and supported a Drought Intervention Project. Highlights include coordinating a Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting session across nine Provincial Offices, arranging regional RISCO and annual performance reporting sessions, and delivering guidance on the SMART principle during strategic planning.