Honourable Beverley Schäfer

Deputy Speaker for the Western Cape Provincial Parliament

A former ward councillor for the City of Cape Town, and a former member of the city’s Tourism, Events, Arts, and Marketing portfolio from 2011 – 2014.

In 2014 Beverley was elected to Provincial Parliament and served as Chair of the Standing Committee for Economic Opportunities, Tourism, and Agriculture for four and a half years.

In November 2018, Beverley was appointed as the Western Cape’s Minister for Economic Opportunities. This role encompassed both political and policy leadership for two government departments: agriculture and economic development and tourism. Her focus for the remainder of her term was to create pathways for youth to access job opportunities as well as developing small businesses and entrepreneurs in order to grow the economy.

Beverley has continued to fight many issues that have been some of South Africa’s toughest. In particular abalone poaching and the onerous visa regulations that say her subpoena then then Minister of Home Affairs, Mulusi Gigaba.

Post the recent National elections in May, Beverley has been appointed as Deputy Speaker including heading up International Relations and Protocol for the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.

Historic Positions:

PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE

Elected to the Fifth Parliament in 2014

Elected to the Sixth Parliament in 2019

Parliamentary Appointments

Whip 2014

CPA Treasurer 2017

Committee Membership

Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Economic Opportunities, Tourism & Agriculture from 2014
Member of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning from 2016
Member of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Appointment of the Public Service Commissioner from 2017
Member of the Finance Committee from 2014 -2017
Member of Budget Committee from 2014

Career/occupation before entering Parliament

Ward councillor for the City of Cape Town – 2011 to 2014

Deputy Director of Marketing for the Democratic Alliance 2009 - 2011

Education/Qualifications

Bachelor of Physical Education – 3 years

Higher Diploma in Education – 4 years

Diploma in Brand Marketing