Dina Deliwe Pule

South African Minister of Communications

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Created: 26th Oct 2011
Modified: 26th Oct 2011

Professional Information

Professional Areas:

Government

Employer:

South Africa Government

Position:

Minister

Working primarily in:

South Africa

Description of Work:

Current Positions

Minister of Communications of the republic of South Africa since 24 October 2011.
Member of Parliament since 2009.
Provincial Secretary of the African National Congress Women's Leaque (ANCWL) since 2007.
Member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress (ANC) since 2007.
Member of the NEC Sub Committee on Political Education.
Member of the NEC Sub Committee on Economic Transformation.
Member of the ANC Umrabulo edititorial team.
Member of the NEC Centenary Media Sub Committee.
Member of the NEC Sub Committee on State Owned Enterprises and Development Finance Committee.
Member of the NEC Sub Committee on Communications.
Member of the NEC Sub Committee on organisational Building and Campaigns.
Member of the National Working Committee of ANC.

Source: SA - GCIS

Biographical Information

Dina Deliwe Pule
(At a Glance)

Gender: female

Dinah Pule is the South African Minister of Communications. She previously served as Deputy Minister of Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation.

Academic Qualifications
Matriculated from Shanke High School in 1984. Secondary School Teachers Diploma. Bachelor of Arts Degree. Cerificate in Public Relations. Cerificate in Women in Leadership Management Skills. Certificate in Report Writing. Incomplete Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Communication. Source: SA - GCIS & SA who is Who

Accomplishments

Other Accomplishments:

Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities

Educator from 1985 - 1986 and 1990 - 1993.
Provincial Secretary of the ANCWL (1990 - 1991).
Founder-member of the Eastern Transvaal Women's Union (1990 - 1991).
Secretary of the SRC (College) 1987 - 1988).
Deputy President of SRC (College) (1988 - 1989).
Founder-member of the South African National Students' Congress (1987).
Member of PEC Sub-Committee on Political Education.
Deputy Provincial Secretary of ANC in Mpumalanga (2005 - 2008).
Regional Executive Member of the ANC Youth Leaque (1990 - 1991).
Branch secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) (1990 - 1991).
Regional Treasurer of the SADTU (1991 - 1993).
Provincial secretary of ANCWL (2007 - 2009).
Community Liaison Officer of the Department of Health (1996 - 1997).
Head of Communications of the Department of Health (1997 - 2000).
Branch Secretary of the ANC, Nelpruit (1997 - 1999).
Chairperson of the ANCWL, Nelspruit (1999 - 2000).
Chairperson of Provincial list Committee.
Chairperson of Political task Team for 2010 FIFA World Cup (2008 - 2009).
RTT Political Education Officer (Realignment) (2000 - 2001).
Head of Communication at the Department of Agriculture (2000 - 2004).
Deputy Secretary of the ANC, Ehlanzeni Regional (2001 - 2004).
Chairperson of the ANC, Ehlanzeni Regional (2004 - 2007).
Member of the ANC Provincial Legislature (2004 - 2005).
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Education, Culture, Sports and Recreation.
Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Safety and Security in Mpumalanga (2005 - 2007).
Deputy Provincial Secretary of the ANC in Mpumalanga (2005 - 2008).
MEC for Agriculture and Land Administration in Mpumalanga (2007 - 2008).
MEC for Sports Arts and Recreation in Mpumalanga (2008 - 2009).
Deputy Minister of Communications of the Republic of South Africa (11 May 2009 - November 2010).
Deputy Minister in the Presidency:Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration since 1 November 2010 - 24 October 2011).