Media statement                                                                                                            15 October 2024
Cllr Nasiphi Moya
Executive Mayor of Tshwane

André Coetzee appointed as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Executive Mayor
I am pleased to announce the appointment of André Coetzee as Chief of Staff in my office, a
role that is crucial to advancing my administration’s governance agenda. André’s academic
background and extensive public sector experience make him exceptionally well qualified for
this position.

He holds a Master of Public Policy with Distinction from the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik
School of Government, as well as a Master of Arts in International Studies and a Bachelor of
Arts in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies from Stellenbosch University.  In addition
to his academic achievements, André brings over a decade of experience in politics and the
public sector, having served in various roles focused on legislative politics, policy development
and implementation, urban governance and strategic planning.

Notably, from 2016 to 2019, André served as Director of Policy and Planning in the Private
Office of the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg for Mayor Herman Mashaba. During this time,
he played a pivotal role in shaping and executing the city’s strategic vision, representing the
mayor in the city’s integrated planning processes.

His contributions were instrumental in the
development of Johannesburg’s annual Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and budgets,
where he assisted Mayor Mashaba in redirecting non-strategic expenditure towards frontline
services and infrastructure development.

Having worked with André for several years, I am confident that his knowledge of city
governance, combined with his experience of operating within a complex coalition
environment, will be of immense value to my office and the new multiparty government in
Tshwane.

As we confront the significant challenges facing Tshwane, it is essential that we bring in fit for-purpose, professional staff who are fully committed to our collective governance agenda.
Ensuring that my administration is supported by the expertise needed to drive meaningful
change is critical to our success.

I look forward to working with André to ensure that we deliver on our
commitments to the people of Tshwane – improving service delivery,
enhancing infrastructure and building a City that truly serves all residents.
Enquiries:

Zintle Mahlati
zintlema@tshwane.gov.za