Planning and Rethinking the future

Rustenburg

The Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management sub-directorate in the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, today held a financial workshop for employees of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda and Bojanala Districts nearing retirement.

The workshop aims to provide knowledge and expertise on financial security, retirement planning and investment strategies. This will ensure a sustainable and financially sound future for employees.

Financial security comes with great responsibility. Deputy Director, Ms. Gloria Tshepe from Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management echoed to employees to be cautious, responsible and envision a solid plan for their retirement.

“It is your responsibility as an employee to plan and make financial goals beforehand in order to spend it wisely”, said Ms Tshepe.

With professional advice and active engagement the session bred a sense of financial liberation and empowered employees to take control of their financial futures.

A collaborative effort with the following stakeholders: Government Employee Pension Fund(GEPF), South African Revenue Services (SARS), First National Bank(FNB) and Office on the rights of older persons.