Background
Erwin, Alexander was born on January 17, 1948.
Erwin, Alexander was born on January 17, 1948.
Bachelor in Economics with honors, University Natal, South Africa, 1978.
Lecturer department economics University of Natal, 1971-1978. Trade unionist, 1977-1993. Economist; deputy minister Ministry of Finance, 1994-1996.
Minister Ministry of Trade and Industry, Pretoria, South Africa, since 1996. Member Institute Industrial Education, 1973-1975. Visiting lecturer Center for Southern African Studies, University York, 1974-1975.
General secretary Trade Union Advisory and Coordinating Council, 1977-1979, Federation South African Trade Unions, 1979-1983. National education office National Union Metalworkers, 1988-1993. Interim executive member African National Congress, Southern Natal Region, 1989, branch executive member, Western Areas Branch, 1990-1991.
COSATU representative on National Economic Forum. President United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 1996-2000.