TSIRELEDZO DZAGA

Economic Policy Coordinator at Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
📚 PhD Candidate | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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Skills & Expertise

Public Policy Analysis & Development Governance & Institutional Reform Political Economy & SADC Regional Analysis Policy Research Stakeholder Engagement & Social Dialogue Research Coordination & Knowledge Management Policy Briefs Position Papers & Reports Monitoring Evaluation & Reporting Pastel Accounting software

Research Interests

Public Policy and Governance Thought Leadership Public Participation Training and development Business Enterprise Decision Making

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💼 Experience

Economic Policy Coordinator

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) · April 2023 - Present
  • Conducted applied policy research and drafted policy briefs, position papers, and submissions on economic and governance-related issues. Coordinated BUSA sub-committees and task teams, ensuring effective documentation, follow-up, and alignment with organisational policy positions. Supported BUSA's participation in NEDLAC chambers and task teams, contributing to organised business inputs into national policy processes. Liaised with government, business, and social partners to communicate policy positions and monitor regulatory developments. Prepared periodic activity and policy impact reports for internal governance structures. Key Contribution: Supported evidence-based engagement between organised business and government by strengthening research inputs into social dialogue and policy advocacy processes.

Research Coordinator

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) · January 2025 -
  • Lead and coordinate policy research aligned to BUSA's annual policy priorities across economic, governance, and regional integration themes. Monitor and analyse political, economic, and policy developments within the SADC region, producing analytical inputs to inform organised business positions. Synthesize qualitative and quantitative research findings into policy briefs, reports, and presentations for policy directors and executive leadership. Maintain structured research records, track deliverables, and prepare periodic and ad hoc analytical reports to support strategic decision-making. Support engagement processes by translating research outputs into clear policy positions for stakeholder consultations and internal deliberations. Key Contribution: Strengthened the consistency and quality of policy research outputs by improving coordination, reporting structures, and evidence integration across policy desks.

Assistant Manager: Operations and Finance

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) · April 2021 - March 2023
  • Provide administrative support to operations and finance departments, including secretarial duties, document management, and HR-related tasks. Manage payroll processing and reconciliation, including leave and expenses claims monthly. Handle recruitment administration, including onboarding, employee reference checks, interview scheduling, and termination documentation. Monitor BEE compliance in supplier contracts and assist with external audits and participation in the auditing process. Oversee membership fee collection schedule and manage bank reconciliations using Pastel Accounting software. Ensure accurate invoicing, accounts receivable, and payable management while coordinating supplier payments. Key Achievements: Championing the BEE process and ensure to achieve a favourable rating score. Successfully coordinated the external audit procedure and improve efficiency. Migration from manual payroll and HR function to a more systematic function.

Assistant Project Coordinator

Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) · November 2018 - June 2019
  • Provided administrative and coordination support during national and provincial election operations. Assisted with recruitment, training coordination, and logistical deployment of electoral staff. Supported voter roll administration, registration logistics, and post-election processes. Contributed to the operational integrity of election delivery through accurate record-keeping and coordination.

🎓 Education

University of Venda

Doctor of Administration (DAdmin) in · Pursuing

University of Venda

Master of Administration in · 2023

University of Venda

Bachelor of Administration (Honours) in · 2019

University of Venda

Bachelor of Public Administration (Extended Degree Programme) in · 2018
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🎤 Conferences & Seminars (2)

Industrial Relations & Human Resources Management
AOTS (Japan) · City , State , Country · 2024
Labour economics, pay and appraisal systems, retention management
Global Employers' Young Professionals' Academy
IOE (Turkey) · City , State , Country · 2025
Advocacy, social dialogue, multistakeholder engagement, negotiation, crisis management

Professional Memberships (1)

SAAPAM
Member: Student Member || Join dt: 2024 - Present
Country: South Africa

📚 Publications (1)

Journal: Journal of Public Administration • 2023
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