Thembinkosi Zondi

Thembinkosi Zondi has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Their most recent position was as the Head of Department at uMshwathi Municipality, a role they began in January 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Researcher at the ANC Parliamentary Caucus Office from March 2020 to March 2023. They also held the position of Manager: Speakers Office at uMgungundlovu District Municipality from February 2017 to March 2019.

Thembinkosi Zondi has been involved in policy and research work in various roles at the ANC Parliamentary Caucus and ANC KZN Parliamentary Caucus, including serving as Acting Manager of the Policy and Research Unit from November 2013 to February 2018.

In 2012, they were a Senior Researcher at the ANC Parliamentary Caucus and Residence Assistant Manager at the Department of Housing at the University of KwaZulu Natal Howard College. They also have experience as a senior tutor and lecturer at the University of KwaZulu Natal, where they focused on political science, humanities extended curriculum program, and academic literacy.

Earlier in their career, they worked as a Youth Development Manager at Siyazenzela Youth Club and as a Logistics Coordinator at the Centre for Civic Studies at the University of KZN Howard College.

Thembinkosi Zondi's work experience reflects a strong background in research, policy, and development, with a particular focus on political science and youth empowerment.

Thembinkosi Zondi completed a Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 2005 to 2007. Following this, from 2007 to 2008, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Political Science and Government at the same institution. Finally, from 2009 to 2012, Thembinkosi Zondi pursued a Master of Arts in African Philosophy and Ethics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.