“Let us Reignite Our Zeal to Serve the People,” MEC Mahlaba
Article & Images by Sibongile Dlangalala
MEC Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba and Head of Department, Mr Siboniso Majola
Last week, the Management of the KZN Department of Public Works gathered at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre in Mayville, Durban to assess interventions and progress made towards achieving strategic departmental objectives.
During the Annual Departmental Midterm Review session held from 27 – 28 October 2022, the Head of Department, Mr Siboniso Majola reflected on the main objectives the Department intends to achieve.
He also emphasised on the importance of providing feedback on accomplishments and opened a leeway for constructive criticism in areas where performance may be compromised.
The HOD further alluded to the fact that, the midterm review is not about reporting only, but a broader evaluation of our organisational performance which reflects on how we have achieved the organisational goals through measures in efficiency, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, within quality and within specific timelines.”
The MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba presided-over the session.
In his opening remarks, he stressed the importance of working as a collective in order to achieve improved end-results. “Working as a team will uplift the department as the implementing agent of choice, stability will only be realised if we are united,” said MEC.
He further went on to remind the team what it means to be a public servant, “We need to always remember that we are doing this for the betterment of the lives of our people, so let us reignite our zeal to serve the people, as mama Charlotte Maxeke commands us. We should adopt a culture where all staff dedicate themselves towards service delivery.”
MEC Mahlaba further applauded recent strides undertaken by the department to employ more women especially in management positions. He also expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support displayed by all categories of staff since his deployment to the Department.
The midterm review session became a huge success with a clear understanding amongst all senior officials committed to work towards clean governance, reclaiming the department’s mandate and changing the current operational status for the better
