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Leadership For Conservation In Africa
Non-profit organisation dedicated to connect the Business sector and the Conservation entities for the sake of Conservation in Africa.
Sep 2010 - Apr 2024
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Former Minister of Public Enterprises (Republic of Namibia)
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Former Minister of Public Enterprises (Republic of Namibia)
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Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
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Leon Jooste is listed as Former Minister of Public Enterprises (Republic of Namibia) based in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Leon Jooste.
Leon Jooste previously worked as Trustee at Leadership For Conservation In Africa and Honorable Minister at Ministry Of Public Enterprises. Leon Jooste studied at Paul Roos Gimnasium Stellenbosch.
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About Leon Jooste
I grew up in our family owned businesses involved in agriculture (wine, game-farming and livestock), transport and logistics (road transport and aviation) and real estate (development, marketing and investment). I fell in love with nature at an early age and conservation has always been a precious passion - in particular biodiversity conservation in Africa. A perennial entrepreneurial spirit and business strategy is a gift I inherited from my Father and exposure to business in Africa, Europe and the Orient enriched and broadened my knowledge. In 2004 the Founding President of Namibia invited me to join the Namibian Parliament and Cabinet where I served as MP and Cabinet Minister until 2022. This unforeseen and unplanned journey unlocked an insatiable desire in me to serve a greater cause and bring about positive change. A lifetime of experience in, and knowledge of business and the intricate world of African politics has equipped me extremely well to add value as I continue to embrace the joy of serving to make as much difference as possible.
Listed skills include Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Investments, and 11 others.
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Honorable Minister
Ministry Of Public Enterprises
As founding Minister I established the new Ministry of Public Enterprises and consolidated the ownership of all Commercial Public Enterprises under the new Ministry. I guided the formulation of new legislation, policies, corporate governance guidelines and reform strategies to improve the performance of these companies. The conceptualisation of the Ownership Policy for Namibian Public Enterprises to guide how, when and why the State should own Public Enterprises captures the essence of the role of these entities, and the State by implication, in the modern economy of Namibia and forms the basis of the future ownership model where a holding company is to be established to represent the role of the shareholder. This model also concluded the mandate of the Ministry as a standalone entity and the transfer of the remaining functions to the Ministry of Finance.
Mar 2015 - Mar 2022
Deputy Minister Of The Ministry Of Environment And Tourism
Government Of The Republic Of Namibia
Implementation of the Community Based Natural Resource Management program, finalisation of the Concession Policy, Tourism Policy and new destination marketing strategy through the Namibian Tourism Board.
Sep 2004 - Jan 2009
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Leon Jooste education
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Paul Roos Gimnasium Stellenbosch
Professional Helicopter Pilot License
Court Helicopter Academy
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University Of Stellenbosch
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Leon Jooste is listed as Former Minister of Public Enterprises (Republic of Namibia).
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Leon Jooste is based in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa.
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Leon Jooste has worked for Leadership For Conservation In Africa, Ministry Of Public Enterprises, and Government Of The Republic Of Namibia.
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Leon Jooste studied at Paul Roos Gimnasium Stellenbosch.
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Leon Jooste is listed with skills including Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Investments, Public Relations, Project Management, Negotiation, and Management.
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