Premier Alan Winde appoints Harry Malila as Western Cape Director General
22 October 2019
Today, Premier Alan Winde announced Harry Malila as Director General of the Western Cape Government. The Director General holds the most senior position in the administration, and is overall in charge of its operations, and for implementing the vision of the Premier and Cabinet.
Mr Malila has been acting in the role since May this year, and following a rigorous appointment process, has proved to be the top candidate for the job.
Premier Winde said: “The Office of the Director General is an extremely important one in government, as it is tasked with the delivery of our key priorities. In the Western Cape, we have committed to focusing on improving safety, creating an enabling economic environment for the creation of jobs, improving transport and mobility, improved service delivery in our core mandates of education and health, and embedding innovation and culture change.”
He added: “Mr Malila comes to us with a wealth of experience. He holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Stellenbosch, and he has 15 years’ experience in senior roles within the Provincial Treasury. His years in the Treasury mean he has an excellent understanding of the budgetary process and planning, and a firm grasp of the institutional mechanisms required for service delivery excellence. This experience, coupled with his vision for government that has a real and tangible impact on people’s lives, make him ideally suited to this post.”