Picture: Boitumelo Mosikare
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
North West University (Mafikeng campus) has appointed Boitumelo Mosikare as acting Senior Manager of Protection Services. Mosikare (45) is no stranger to the security sector as she has more than 17 years of experience.
“I am excited about this opportunity to engage with various stakeholders such as campus management and the student campus committee. I am eager to learn more and look forward to this new leadership role.
“Many women tend to underestimate themselves and their potential, instead opting to compare themselves with others. However, I believe women should be discouraged from doing that. As empowered women, we should believe in ourselves and our abilities,” she said.
Mosikare who is temporarily taking over the reins from Aubrey Welken who is currently on leave said, she is particularly honoured to be acting in the position as it coincides with Women’s month, annually commemorated in August. She added that joining the NWU on 1 December 2018, she regarded the safety and security of each individual at the university as a key priority.
“I am married and a mother of three beautiful children. Besides my day-to-day responsibilities at the university, I embrace my ancestral calling. This is something I find great joy in as it enables me to assist those in need.
“After 17 years of well-earned experience at Lonmin Marikana Mining Operations and the South African Police Service (SAPS), I believe that I have what it takes. I have over 60 employees reporting to me and that shows how much responsibility is accorded to me,” Mosikare said.
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