Erwin Schwella

Background

Schwella, Erwin was born on November 6, 1953 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Son of Terence and Anna Gysberta Schwella.

Education

Bachelor in Law, University Stellenbosch, South frica, 1975. Bachelor in Sociology cum laude, University Stellenbosch, South frica, 1984. Master of Public Administration, University Stellenbosch, South frica, 1983.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Stellenbosch, South frica, 1988.

Career

Clerk of court, state prosecutor Department Justice, South Africa, 1975-1977. Personnel officer South African Defense Force, 1977-1979. Training officer Cape Town (South Africa) City Council, 1979-1980.

Lecturer University Stellenbosch, 1981-1992, professor, director School Public Management and Planning, since 1992. Director, consultant Consultus Programme for Public and Development Sector Capacity Building, Bellville and Stellenbosch. Director, trustee Joint Universities Public Management and Educational Trust, South Africa.

Senior visiting fellow British Civil Service College, Sunningdale, England, 1993-1994. Visiting academy University Leuven, Belgium, Kennedy School Government/Harvard University, Institute Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands. Senior, consultant all spheres of South African government.

Achievements

• Erwin Schwella has been listed as a noteworthy management educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member South African Institute Municipal Management.

Interests

• Cricket, rugby, reading, travel.

Connections

Children: Heinrich, Johann, Lindi. Married Lyzette Monk, September 29, 2000.

Father:

Terence Schwella

Mother:

Anna Gysberta Schwella

Spouse:

Lyzette Monk

child:

Lindi Schwella

child:

Heinrich Schwella

child:

Johann Schwella