KNYSNA NEWS - Knysna Municipality’s administration complement has gained the expertise of three new directors, in the community, corporate and technical services departments.
The Corporate Services position, vacant since 31 January 2017, has been filled by Pumla Makoma since 1 September 2018. The Community Services directorate has been filled by Gary Boshoff after being vacant since 31 August 2017 and Pravir Hariparsad will assume duties as Technical Services director, a post that had been vacant since 31 May 2018. Boshoff and Hariparsad will start on 1 October 2018.
“After all due processes had been followed, I am confident that we have selected the right people, with the right qualifications and drive, for the right positions,” said mayor Mark Willemse.
Pumla Makoma
Makoma left her position as Corporate Services director at Emalahleni Municipality in the Eastern Cape, where she served as such for the past five years, with a total of 15 years in local government administration.
Having obtained her BA honours degree in public administration, Makoma says she is humbled to join the close-knit community of Knysna. Her short-term goals include introducing e-governance to reduce the use of paper, employing retention strategies of the scarce skills in our area and encouraging a culture of accountability at all levels within the municipality.
While her new position might not afford her a lot of relaxation time, when she is not working, you might spot this self-confessed bookworm on the golf course.
Pravir Hariparsad
Holding a national diploma in civil engineering, a bachelor’s degree in technology engineering and a national certificate in municipal financial management Hariparsad’s career in both the private sector and local government spans more than two decades. He is leaving the position of Technical Services general manager at the uMshwathi Municipality in KwaZulu Natal after seven years of service.
Developing innovative solutions to achieve the service delivery mandate is high on his agenda, and longer-term goals include achieving universal access to basic water, sanitation and electricity services.
Gary Boshoff
Boshoff comes from Drakenstein Municipality where he served as Community Services executive director. He holds BA honours and MA degrees in development studies, an MBA, and has completed his municipal competency compliance as accounting officer.
“It is my overarching goal to continue to improve service delivery in terms of waste management, especially the expansion of recycling projects and educating our communities about the importance of keeping our living spaces clean and hygienic. I believe this goes hand-in-hand with more visible and effective law enforcement of municipal bylaws, as well as the provision of sport and recreational facilities.”
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