Enoch Godongwana currently holds the position of Minister of Finance in the Republic of South Africa, a role he has held since August 5th, 2021. He has an MSc degree in Financial Economics from the University of London and has been a member of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee since 1997. In addition, Godongwana is the chairperson of the ANC's Economic Transformation sub-committee.
Prior to his appointment as Minister of Finance, Godongwana held various positions including Chairperson of the Board of the Development Bank of Southern Africa, CEO of the Financial Sector Charter Council, and Member of the Policy Board for Financial Services and Regulation. He has also served in the South African government as Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, as well as a Member of Parliament and Member of the Executive Council in the Eastern Cape.
Godongwana has a background in trade unionism and was previously General Secretary of the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa. He was also involved in the drafting of labor legislation such as the Labour Relations Act and was a founding member of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC).
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