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Thandeka Sikhakhane

Thandeka Sikhakhane

Economist

Accounting / Finance

South African National Tuberculosis Settlement, OR Tambo District Municipality

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About Thandeka Sikhakhane:

Associate Economic Developer ,EDCSA | Deputy Director: Remunerations & Economic Analysis @ DPSA | Economic Analysis | Financial Operations Manager

Experience

Experienced public-sector Finance management and economics analysis with over 15 years in financial planning, management, supply chain management, policy analysis, and economic modelling across KwaZulu-Natal’s and Eastern Cape provincial departments, as well as the National department. Proven ability to lead budget cycles, develop wage-bill forecasting models, and translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making and audit readiness. Currently completing a Master of Commerce in Economics, with a research focus on fiscal austerity’s impact on unemployment and wage dynamics. Deeply familiar with PFMA, IFRS, Public Service Regulations, and remuneration frameworks. Passionate about evidence-based policy reform, inclusive growth, and development finance in Africa.

Education

EDUCATION

UNISA

2025 still in-progress

Masters in Economics

 

UNISA

2021 – 2023

Bcom Honors : ECONOMICS

 

UNISA

2014 – 2019

Bcom : ECONOMICS

 

VARSITY COLLEGE

2009 - 2009

Diploma : Project  Management

 

MANGOSUTHU TECHNIKON

1999-2002

National Diploma: Public Management

Reserch profile:

Master of Commerce in Economics (in progress) - UNISA
Dissertation: Fiscal Austerity and Its Impact on the Wage Bill and Unemployment

Bachelor of Commerce Honors in Economics – UNISA - 2023

Research: Foreign Direct Investments: what are the determinants of the FDI in South Africa

Key Skills

  • Economic policy analysis, development and Policy submissions and report writing
  • Wage-bill modelling, scenario planning and financial analysis, modeling and forecasting
  • Budget cycle coordination (MTEF, BAS, conditional grants)
  • Domestic resource mobilization and expenditure control
  • Audit facilitation support and financial governance
  • PFMA, IFRS, Public Service regulations, and remuneration frameworks
  • Supply Chain Management compliance and oversight
  • Technical writing and Harvard-style referencing
  • Capacity building, mentoring, and team supervision
  • Strategic documentation and compliance reporting
  • SAS, BAS, Moja-Pay, persal, E-views, Power BI, Advances excel, Dashboards and Econometrics
  • Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA)

 

 

 

 

 

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