Tasneem Carrim

Tasneem Carrim has an extensive work experience in various roles within the government and public sector organizations. Tasneem began their career at The Presidency as a Deputy Director of Communications, where they conducted research, drafted speeches, and provided briefing documents to the President. Tasneem had the opportunity to teach Madiba (Nelson Mandela) how to use the internet and was even present during their honeymoon with Graca Machel.

After their time at The Presidency, they worked as a Communications Manager at the City of Johannesburg, where they were responsible for managing communication activities. Tasneem then joined the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as a Communications Manager and later transitioned into the role of Tax Education Manager.

Most recently, they served as the Chief Director of Policy and Research at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

Tasneem Carrim's work experience demonstrates their expertise in policy, research, communication, and education management across various government and public sector organizations.

Tasneem Carrim's education history includes a Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria in 2013. In 2005-2006, they attended the Gordon Institute for Business Science for a Senior Management Programme. Tasneem also completed the Management Advancement Programme at Wits Business School in 2003-2004. In 1992-1993, they obtained an Honours degree in BA, Industrial sociology with a focus on Demography and Population Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand. In the same year, they also earned an Honours degree in Industrial Sociology from the University of the Witwatersrand. Prior to that, from 1988 to 1991, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from the University of the Witwatersrand. Beyond these details, there is no information provided about their education at Iona Convent or the University of Pretoria.