Academic Lecturer

Doctor of Technology (Public Administration) | MBA | BCom | Honours Public Administration

Dr Tesselaar is a seasoned academic-practitioner in the field of Public Administration and Municipal Finance, with over 30 years of senior leadership experience across South African local government. His academic grounding, combined with executive-level municipal exposure, positions him as a highly credible lecturer in areas bridging theory and practice.

His doctoral research, “Debt Management Framework for Western Cape Municipalities”, contributes directly to applied municipal finance reform and aligns with the legislative imperatives of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), particularly in revenue management, financial sustainability, and governance oversight.

Academic
value

1

Translate complex legislative frameworks (including law interpretation) into applied municipal practice;

2

Equip students and officials with decision-making tools grounded in real-world governance challenges (including Action Learning); and

3

Bridge policy, finance, and institutional performance.

Dr Tesselaar has lectured at the University of

Stellenbosch on
subjects including:

1

Municipal Finance Systems;

2

Debt Management;

3

Customer Care in Local Government; and

4

Housing Administration.

His teaching
approach
emphasises:

1

Integration of legislation such as the Municipal Systems Act;

2

Governance frameworks including King III Report and subsequent governance principles; and

3

Practical implementation of National Treasury regulations (Including Minimum Competency Levels, Budget Treasury Office and Supply Chain Management)

As a contributor to executive training programmes (USB-ED, IMFO/CIGFARO),

he has developed
curriculum and
facilitated training on:

1

Supply Chain Management (aligned to MFMA & SCM Regulations);

2

Budgeting and financial reporting; and

3

Revenue enhancement and cash management.

Areas of Lecturing Expertise:

Municipal Finance | Public Sector Governance | Revenue & Debt Management | Strategic Planning | Performance Management | Public Sector Innovation | Customer Care

Contact johan@johantesselaarconsulting.co.za

Johan Tesselaar

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