Jacob Khawe
Jacob Khawe possesses over 25 years of experience, he has been engaged as a volunteer and consultant for numerous non-governmental organizations, including those operating within foreign political entities like Namibia and Mozambique.
During his tenure as a public servant, Khawe held significant roles such as Director for Heritage, Arts, and Culture at Sedibeng District Municipality, Student Officer at Eduserve College, and Director in the Office of the Speaker at Emfuleni Municipality. In his political capacity, Jacob Khawe served for a span of 9 years as a member of the Gauteng legislature. He assumed diverse roles, notably as Chairperson of the Community Safety Portfolio Committee, Chairperson of the Petitions Committee, and Chairperson of the Roads and Transport Committee. This engagement equipped him with substantial knowledge in oversight, legislative processes, public engagement, and effective governance.
His journey led him to his election as the Executive Mayor of Emfuleni Municipality. In this role, he took on the pivotal task of reviving the municipality from financial turmoil and fostering political stability. Furthermore, Khawe took on the mantle of Provincial Secretary for the ruling party in Gauteng, where he took charge of political management, strategic development, and organizational growth.
Presently, he serves as the Chairperson of Matlalehana Foundation, situated in the Vaal region, with a specific focus on Agricultural Development, Transport Logistics, and Elderly Support Programs. Khawe’s academic pursuits include studies in Transitional Justice through the University of Johannesburg, Executive Leadership centered on the African Economy at the Thabo Mbeki Institute of Leadership in UNISA, and an ongoing endeavor to complete studies in Project Management with UCT.
