Mr Chester Mpane

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Mr Chester Mpane

Senior Specialist, City of Tshwane Municipality

Mr Chester Mpane Senior Specialist, City of Tshwane Municipality.

Education

  • LLB Degree, University of South Africa
  • Paralegal Studies Certificate, University of the Free State
  • Current Studies: LLM Degree, University of South Africa

Professional Experience

  • Senior Specialist, City of Tshwane Municipality (Present)

Chester is responsible for implementing the newly approved Performance Management and Development Policy for over 24,000 employees in the City of Tshwane. He ensures that the performance of city employees is managed effectively, fostering accountability and service delivery improvements.

  • Deputy Director, Batho Pele Management, City of Tshwane Municipality (2013 – Present)

In this role, Chester managed the Tshwane Service Excellence Awards and other Batho Pele initiatives to promote citizen-focused service delivery. His leadership in Batho Pele drove the City’s commitment to public service standards.

  • Media Liaison, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Chester was a key liaison between the media and the ministry, overseeing communication strategies to ensure effective public engagement on justice and constitutional matters.

  • Executive Assistant, House Chairperson for ICT and Parliamentary Committees

In this role, Chester supported the operations of parliamentary committees and ICT initiatives within the ANC’s Parliamentary Caucus, playing a critical role in administrative and strategic functions.

  • Assistant to Members of the Mayoral Committee, City of Tshwane (2005 – 2008)

Chester began his career in the City of Tshwane, assisting various Members of the Mayoral Committee, providing logistical and administrative support in executing city governance functions.

Community & Voluntary Service

Founder, Masana Legal Advice Centre (1999 – 2008)

In 1999, Chester co-founded and led the Masana Legal Advice Centre, which provided free legal advice to underserved communities in the north of Pretoria. Through this initiative, he helped many residents access justice and legal support.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Public Service Excellence
  • Policy Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Notable Achievements

  • Spearheaded the rollout of a city-wide Performance Management System for 24,000+ employees.
  • Managed the Tshwane Service Excellence Awards, elevating service delivery standards.
  • Founded a legal advice centre that supported the community for nearly a decade.

Chester’s expertise spans governance, performance management, and public service initiatives, making him a key figure in advancing Tshwane’s municipal goals.