The Electoral Commission is pleased to announce
the appointment of Mr Sy Mamabolo as Chief Electoral Officer.
Mr Mamabolo has been appointed for a five year
term with effect from 1 October 2017 in line with the Electoral Commission’s
policy.
The Electoral Commission is confident Mr
Mamabolo’s extensive electoral management experience within the Electoral
Commission as well as a multitude of international assignments, and his strong
working relationship with all key stakeholders will ensure the necessary vision,
leadership and continuity in meeting the objectives and mandate of the Electoral
Commission.
Mr Mamabolo’s electoral experience spans almost
20 years including serving as Deputy Chief Electoral Officer (DCEO): Electoral
Operations for the past five years during which he oversaw operations for the
2014 National and Provincial Elections and the 2016 Municipal Elections.
Prior to this he served as Provincial Electoral
Officer for Gauteng where he oversaw three general elections. Mr Mamabolo has
been Acting Chief Electoral Officer since the conclusion of the contract of the
previous CEO in April this year.
He holds a Master’s degree in Local Government
Management from the University of the Witwatersrand.
In his previous roles in the Electoral
Commission, Mr Mamabolo has had extensive interaction and engagement with various
key stakeholders including chairing the National Political Party Liaison
Committee, representing the Electoral Commission on various election structures
including state security committees, and engaging with public sector institutions,
government departments, international organisations, civil society groups and
the media.
The Electoral Commission wishes Mr Mamabolo all
the best and looks forward to working closely with him to deliver free, fair
and credible world-class elections to South Africa and calls on all
stakeholders to give Mr Mamabolo the support he deserves as he takes on this
awesome responsibility of national importance.
ISSUED BY THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Ensuring free and fair elections
Centurion
11 October 2017
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