Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) on Monday announced the appointment of Themba Maseko as communications director with immediate effect.

Maseko is a former Cabinet spokesperson and served as CEO of Government Communications Information Services.

“BLSA is very fortunate to have attracted an experienced professional of Maseko’s calibre to be part of the leadership team to help steer BLSA through this critical juncture in South Africa’s political and economic life,” said BLSA CEO Bonang Mohale in a statement.

Maseko has held senior roles across government and the private sector, including Ricopart Investments founder and director, Muvoni Investment director, Public Works director-general and superintendent general of the Gauteng Department of Education.