​​Professional Profile of Ms. Mahlatse Ralefeta

LLB Candidate | BCom Financial Management | Certified Ethics Officer | Chartered Secretariat, Ethics and Company Secretariat Specialist

Ms. Mahlatse Ephia Ralefeta is an experienced governance, ethics and company secretariat professional with a strong track record in public entity governance, Board and committee administration, compliance oversight, corporate governance reporting and stakeholder coordination. In her role as Company Secretary, she supports effective governance by enabling sound decision-making, strengthening governance structures and promoting ethical, accountable and transparent organisational practices.

She has extensive experience in the development, implementation and institutionalisation of governance frameworks aligned to the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and King IV/King V governance principles. Her work includes supporting Boards and Committees, driving governance reporting, facilitating policy development, monitoring compliance, and contributing to risk and ethics oversight within a public sector environment.

As a Certified Ethics Officer and company secretariat specialist, Ms. Ralefeta brings expertise in ethics management systems, Board capacitation initiatives, performance reporting, executive support and the implementation of governance best practice. She is recognised for her structured approach, attention to governance detail and ability to coordinate complex governance processes across diverse stakeholders.

Her qualifications and professional development reflect a multidisciplinary foundation in law, financial management, ethics and corporate governance. She is currently an LLB candidate and holds a BCom in Financial Management, complemented by certification in ethics and specialist experience in company secretariat practice.

Ms. Ralefeta’s core areas of expertise include corporate governance, company secretariat services, ethics management, Board and Committee administration, compliance management, governance reporting, policy development, stakeholder engagement, PFMA compliance, risk and ethics oversight, performance reporting, executive and Board support, and the establishment of effective governance structures.