Lefa Mothupi

Lefa Mothupi currently serves as Deputy Director at the Development Bank of Southern Africa since November 2021 and also works as a Content Moderator at STADIO Higher Education since March 2021. Mothupi has extensive experience in disaster management, having held the position of Senior Disaster Management Officer at the City of Matlosana Municipality from December 2010 to November 2021, where responsibilities included implementing the National Disaster Management Policy Framework and managing the Disaster Management Center. Previous roles include managing a Fire Department Sub-station and serving as a Volunteer Fireman. Mothupi is actively pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Science with a focus on Disaster Risk Science at North-West University, with a strong academic background in environmental science, public management, and fire safety. Additional certifications in fire safety emphasize expertise in fire risk assessment and prevention strategies.