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Mr. Wolmarans is a graduate of the University of Stellenbosch, with a master\u2019s in business administration (MBA). He obtained a Post-Graduate Degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of the Western Cape.\u00a0Mr. Wolmarans has more than twenty-five years\u2019 experience in socio-economic development, with a specialisation in enterprise development and social dialogue.\u00a0He occupied senior positions at the Provincial Development Council (PDC) as Acting Chief Executive Officer and Programme and Planning Coordinator. He was an independent consultant where he managed various socio-economic projects (e.g. FARE process, SANGOCO Western Cape) and assisted small businesses. He was previously employed at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Public Finance and Monetary Policy Chamber) and National Treasury. He currently serves as the Director responsible for Enterprise Development at the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism.\u00a0
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