DEPARTMENTAL FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE

Senior management of Community Safety and Transport Management gathered to engage on departmental first quarter performance facilitated by Chief Director Corporate Services, Dr Ntlhopeng Dikobe in Mahikeng .

Head of Department Dr Hans Kekana welcomed and thanked officials in the successful departmental budget vote for 2024/2025 financial year. “Let’s work together to improve efficiency, productivity, and opportunities for growth and development,” said Dr Kekana.

Ms. Mary Mamogale, wellness manager encouraged managers to engage in the sporting activities that will assist in managing their stress level because there is a lot in their plate. Mamogale further requested them to make use of the departmental gym facility albeit there is limited equipment. Managers were invited to participate and give support in the upcoming departmental sport tournament which will take place in September. ” It is important for managers to show interest in the wellness unit’s programs, which includes promoting physical activity, health awareness, and spiritual growth, said Mamogale.

Before she stepped off the podium she led officials in a light of exercise that generated a lively and enthusiastic response.

Information, Communication and Technology, gave a presentation about Electronic Recruitment System (E-Recruitment) project which will be used once completed and approved to apply for advertised posts electronically in the department. “Putting this system into practice will help the department with fastening the process of shortlisting,” said Mr Setlhapo.

The Executive Departmental Management Committee is held quarterly, where the managers deliberate on the performance of the department. Managers make inputs in terms of coming up with strategies which will help the department to improve where it has underperformed.

In conclusion Head of department urged managers to refraim from leaking of the departmental sensitive information and also emphasized the need to create a conducive working environment by being kind to one another,” said HoD.