Thabani Madlala

I track and monitor regulatory and legislative changes nationally and internationally, synthesising complex policy developments to assess their potential impact on clients’ businesses. I provide tailored technical policy advice to government bodies and private-sector stakeholders, supporting decision-making with evidence-based recommendations across options and regulatory strategies, including compliance and risk mitigation. I also conduct in-depth research on economic and political issues, evaluating policy effectiveness with both quantitative and qualitative methods, forecasting trends, identifying emerging issues, and drafting reports, opinion pieces, and policy briefs. I engage stakeholders by attending policy events and forums and presenting findings to ensure uptake.

I conducted sectoral assessments to analyse future labour market needs and identify skills gaps and workforce development opportunities. I evaluated the impact of skills development and small business initiatives on employment outcomes, contributed to proposal development for funding applications, and produced research reports and presentations for stakeholders.

I created spatial databases and maps using GIS tools to support planning and analysis in development projects. I developed strategies and provided advice to support enterprise development and local economic development, drafted research reports to communicate key findings and project outcomes, and prepared presentations for diverse audiences.