Experience

UNLV International Center for Gaming Regulation

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States



Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Department: Licensing

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2023

  Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Occupying this Executive position for nearly 15 years has resulted in professional exposure to many spheres - locally, provincially, nationally and internationally, with the focus on regulating and implementing policy and legislation pertaining to the licensing of persons (natural and juristic) wishing to engage in the Gambling Industry. Leading this department, mandated to investigate all applications (inclusive of feasibility studies, due diligence, business entity disclosures, financial and… Show more Occupying this Executive position for nearly 15 years has resulted in professional exposure to many spheres - locally, provincially, nationally and internationally, with the focus on regulating and implementing policy and legislation pertaining to the licensing of persons (natural and juristic) wishing to engage in the Gambling Industry. Leading this department, mandated to investigate all applications (inclusive of feasibility studies, due diligence, business entity disclosures, financial and personal backgrounds, commercial contracts, etc.) for requisite licences with the aim of making informed recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Board to either approve or refuse a specific licence application, is no easy feat. Navigating departmental operations in reaching set targets under strict deadlines, whilst being mindful of resource challenges, people management and the litigious nature of stakeholders, is merely part of the day to day experience. Proactively striving towards procedural and system improvements in order to remain current, in line with best practice and responsiveness to the needs of all stakeholders involved. Introduction and implementation of an online/automated licensing application system Liaison with Global organizations: ▪ Government Departments ▪ Gambling jurisdictions ▪ Licensed gambling operators ▪ Casinos, Manufacturers, LPM Sites, Bookmakers, etc. ▪ Local and International Gaming Associations and Enforcement Authorities Competencies: ▪ Legal & Compliance ▪ Strategic Planning and Leadership ▪ Project & Process management ▪ People Management ▪ Risk Management ▪ Change Management ▪ Stakeholder management ▪ Service Delivery Innovation ▪ Honesty and integrity ▪ Deadline oriented ▪ Planning/organizing ▪ Information management ▪ Background and Suitability Checks ▪ Feasibility studies ▪ Problem solving & result driven ▪ Negotiating techniques ▪ Research ▪ Legislation review and amendments ▪ Monitoring CSI Show less



Western Cape Provincial Treasury

• Chief Financial Analyst: Local Government (Deputy Director)

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2009

  Cape Town Area, South Africa Chief Financial Analyst: Normative Financial Management, MFMA - (Financial Governance) • Newly established unit introduced when the Municipal Finance Management Act was implemented • Managing a team tasked with monitoring the financial management norms and standards in respect of the 30 municipalities the Western Cape • Co-ordinating a National Treasury project aimed at assessing the skills levels of all officials in the Budget and Treasury Offices of all municipalities • Assessing… Show more Chief Financial Analyst: Normative Financial Management, MFMA - (Financial Governance) • Newly established unit introduced when the Municipal Finance Management Act was implemented • Managing a team tasked with monitoring the financial management norms and standards in respect of the 30 municipalities the Western Cape • Co-ordinating a National Treasury project aimed at assessing the skills levels of all officials in the Budget and Treasury Offices of all municipalities • Assessing the findings of the Auditor General’s findings in respect of municipalities and monitoring the recommended remedial action in addressing the findings • Preparation of reports indicating the sustainability and credibility of the municipal Budgets • Liaising with CFO’s and Municipal Managers • Presentations at relevant Fora • Providing comments on amendments to financial legislation

• Financial Analyst: Normative Financial Management (Assistant Director)

  • Feb 2004 - Jan 2006

  Cape Town Area, South Africa Financial Analyst: Normative Financial Management, PFMA – (Financial Governance) • Researching, developing, implementing and monitoring financial management norms and standards predominantly in terms of the Public Finance Management Act • Commenting on inter alia: Bills, Submissions, Policies from various for a (NT, PT, other departments etc.) • Reviewing and proposing amendments to financial legislation to ensure continued relevance • Rendering advice/comments on the interpretation… Show more Financial Analyst: Normative Financial Management, PFMA – (Financial Governance) • Researching, developing, implementing and monitoring financial management norms and standards predominantly in terms of the Public Finance Management Act • Commenting on inter alia: Bills, Submissions, Policies from various for a (NT, PT, other departments etc.) • Reviewing and proposing amendments to financial legislation to ensure continued relevance • Rendering advice/comments on the interpretation of current and newly proposed financial legislation • Monitoring the level of compliance to the financial legislative prescripts by Provincial Government Departments



University of the Western Cape

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Candidate Attorney @ Legal Aid Clinic

  • Jul 2002 - Jun 2003

  Cape Town Area, South Africa



Ariba

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Personal Assistant to Finance Director (CFO)

  • Mar 2000 - Sep 2001

  London, United Kingdom