Picture: Former Community Safety and Transport department in North West, Bailey Mahlakoleng
BY REGINALD KANYANE
NORTH West MEC of Community Safety and Transport Management department, Dr Mpho Motlhabane said they bade a farewell to two employees. Oageng Mosiane and Bailey Thabang Mahlakoleng who was the Head of Department (HoD) have parted ways with the department.
Motlhabane said the two employees have been part and parcel of Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewing Bokone Bophirima initiative.
“We are indeed proud as the department to have had patriotic citizens of your calibre. We wish you the best in your journey and trust that you will continue to serve the people of Bokone Bophirima wherever you go. We are in the process of appointing the new HoD.
“The interim, Buti Chuma will be acting as the HoD. We know that this is quite a challenging responsibility entrusted on him. Chuma brings a wealth of experience within the public service that is vitally needed to fast-track service delivery in the province,” he said.
Chuma holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Western Cape. He has attended a number of courses in Change Management, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management.
“He is currently studying towards a Master of Management Degree in Public Development at the University of Witwatersrand. He has extensive Human Resources Development background as well as experience in Policy Planning and Research.
“Chuma has previously worked as a Senior Manager responsible for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation at National Department of Co-operative Governance and SITA as Senior Manager for Corporate Performance Management,” Motlhabane said.
He said Chuma was substantively appointed as Chief Director Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Intervention in the Office of the Premier.
“The baton has been passed on and I believe that through the spirit of Saamtrek, Saamwerk. We will be able to fast track service delivery in the province. We are therefore confident that we have chosen the right person who will continue where his predecessor has ended. I call upon everyone in the department together with our stakeholders to give the acting HoD the necessary support he deserves. We wish him a pleasant productive stay in the department,” Motlhabane lamented.
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