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Work History
Education
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Personal Accomplishments And Sports
Personal Information
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Leah Ruth Potgieter

Member Of Parliament
Weltevreden Park

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Renowned for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organisational growth.


Results-oriented achiever with a proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Strategic thinking combined with hands-on experience allows for the delivery of impactful solutions that enhance organisational performance.


Strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives, with expertise as an experienced leader. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Collaborative approach and commitment to excellence are well-known.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Member of Parliament

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa/ Democratic Alliance
05.2024 - Current
  • DA Deputy Spokesperson: Public Service and Administration
  • Constituency Head: DA Sandton

Joburg Caucus Chief Whip

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
02.2023 - 05.2024

Ward Councillor – Ward 89

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
11.2021 - 05.2024

Joburg Caucus Leader

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
03.2020 - 11.2021

Ward Councillor – Ward 97

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
08.2016 - 11.2021

Member of the Mayoral Committee - MMC Economic Development

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Including Joburg Tourism, Joburg Fresh Produce Market and Joburg Property Company
  • NOTE: Mayor Mashaba resigned in November 2019 which automatically dissolved the Mayoral Cabinet, on re-election of a Mayor the ANC took control of the Metro thus we were not reinstated due to the political change in council

Project Co-ordination/ Management

Verissimo Tavares Consulting (Pty) Ltd / VTC Africa Investments (Pty) Ltd
09.2006 - 12.2016
  • Contact: Verissimo Tavares (Director)
  • Contact Number: 082 410 1418

Ward 89 Branch Chair

Democratic Alliance
01.2012 - 08.2016
  • Contact: Ingrid Reinten (Ward Councillor)
  • Contact Number: 083 440 8343
  • Contact: Kate Lorimer (MPL Safety & Security and DA North-West Constituency Head)
  • Contact Number: 083 642 2727

Electoral College Delegate

DA Electoral College
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Contact: Mike Moriarty (Provincial Chairperson & MPL at the DA)
  • Contact Number: 011 495 4000

Founder & Chairperson

DA Youth Johannesburg North-West
05.2012 - 05.2013

Personal Executive Assistant

Artlinx cc
10.2004 - 08.2006
  • Employer: Liz Potgieter
  • Contact Number: 084 585 5785

Bartender

Club Shift
08.2004 - 01.2005
  • Employer: Adrian Roberts
  • Contact Number: 082 450 6094

Accounts Assistant

Essilor South Africa
04.2003 - 06.2004
  • Financial Director: Marc Andersch
  • Financial Manager: Elise
  • Contact Number: 011 453 1602

Bartender at Functions

Harvard Cafe
11.2003 - 03.2004
  • Event Co-ordinator: Anzal
  • Contact Number: 072 751 7820
  • Part Time

Aramis Counter Manager

Stuttafords
10.2002 - 04.2003
  • Store Manager: Neil Kelsall
  • Contact Number: 011 616 2045

Cashier and Sales Consultant

Candyland
02.2002 - 10.2002
  • Employer: Mrs Rocha
  • Contact Number: 011 616 7411
  • Part Time

Education

High School -

Jeppe High School for Girls

LLB Law - undefined

UNISA
06.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Organization and time management

Calm under pressure

Problem-solving

Supervision and leadership

Team management

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Personal Accomplishments And Sports

  • Academic Achievement, Glenanda Primary School, 1993, 1994, 1995
  • Colours for Music, Glenanda Primary, 1995
  • School Prefect, Glenanda Primary, 1995
  • Academic Honours, Glenvista High School, 1996
  • Art Award, Queens High School, 1997
  • Olympiade Academica, Glenvista High School, Queens High School, 1996, 1997
  • Certificate in basic motorsport training for a competitive environment, Isondo Racing Academy, 12/1997
  • Go-Kart Driver, Bankfin Racing Team, 1998
  • Third Driver, Mercedez Benz Junior Team, 1999, 2000
  • Centre Midfield, RAU Ladies' 1st Team Soccer, 2001, 2002
  • Bone Marrow Donor & Organ Donor, Sunflower Foundation
  • Member, ASSA (Astronomical Society of South Africa), 2010, 2011
  • Member, Cheesekids for Humanity, 2011
  • Windeed Training Course, Korbitec, 09/2011
  • Awarded most outstanding youth constituency, Democratic Alliance Youth Johannesburg North-West, 05/2013
  • Gold winners, Action Soccer, 2012
  • Mixed team (ladies and men), Action Soccer, 2013
  • Ladies team, Action Soccer, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • U6/ U7 & U8 Coach & Manager, Randburg Football Club, 2014, 2016
  • Captain & Central Defender, Ladies 1st Team, 2012, 2016
  • Kevin Mudie, 083 458 7908
  • Districts Player, Rand Central Local Football Association, 2013
  • Youth Development Introductory Coaching Course, 11/2014
  • U10 Boys Districts Coach, 06/2015
  • SAFA U10 Champions, 06/2015
  • Reached Quarter finals of the Donosti Cup in San Sebastian, Spain, 06/2015
  • Ladies Assistant Districts Coach, 2016
  • U11 Boys Districts Coach, 2016, Jimmy Bakos, 064 905 6494
  • Founder, Captain & Midfielder/ Defender, ETS (Education Through Soccer) Ladies 1st Team, 2016, 2021
  • Coach, U8 / U9 / U10 / U11, 2017, 2020, Lloyd Tuffney, 082 454 9821
  • Ladies Self Defense Course, Opps International, 12/2020
  • DA Fundraising Training Course, 05/2021
  • DA Finance Management Course, 08/2021
  • Race, Ethnicity and Crime Course, 08/18/2021
  • DA By-Election Course, 08/03/2024 - 08/04/2024
  • Speech Republic 2-day training session, 01/31/2025 - 02/01/2025

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 830228 0191 083
  • Dependents: 2
  • Marital Status: Engaged
  • Religion: Christian

Timeline

Member of Parliament

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa/ Democratic Alliance
05.2024 - Current

Joburg Caucus Chief Whip

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
02.2023 - 05.2024

Ward Councillor – Ward 89

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
11.2021 - 05.2024

Joburg Caucus Leader

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
03.2020 - 11.2021

Member of the Mayoral Committee - MMC Economic Development

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
08.2017 - 11.2019

Ward Councillor – Ward 97

City of Johannesburg/ Democratic Alliance
08.2016 - 11.2021

Electoral College Delegate

DA Electoral College
02.2013 - 01.2015

Founder & Chairperson

DA Youth Johannesburg North-West
05.2012 - 05.2013

Ward 89 Branch Chair

Democratic Alliance
01.2012 - 08.2016

LLB Law - undefined

UNISA
06.2010 - 05.2014

Project Co-ordination/ Management

Verissimo Tavares Consulting (Pty) Ltd / VTC Africa Investments (Pty) Ltd
09.2006 - 12.2016

Personal Executive Assistant

Artlinx cc
10.2004 - 08.2006

Bartender

Club Shift
08.2004 - 01.2005

Bartender at Functions

Harvard Cafe
11.2003 - 03.2004

Accounts Assistant

Essilor South Africa
04.2003 - 06.2004

Aramis Counter Manager

Stuttafords
10.2002 - 04.2003

Cashier and Sales Consultant

Candyland
02.2002 - 10.2002

High School -

Jeppe High School for Girls
Leah Ruth PotgieterMember Of Parliament