KZN Public Works joins eDumbe Career Expo 2012
Story by Vusi Shabalala and pictures by Sane Khumalo
It is a career Expo arranged and coordinated by the eDumbe Municipality, in the area of Paulspietersburg closer to Vryheid. On a cold and rainy Saturday the 15th of September 2012 the chairperson and programme director for the day, Mr N.M Mathabela introduced the gathering and guests on the reason for the event. This was indeed a busy schedule for the “Communications Team” represented by Vusi Shabalala and Sane Khumalo as they had to proceed with their journey from Nongoma to eDumbe Municipality, the most beautiful part of KwaZulu-Natal, right in Paulspietersburg. It should be mentioned that the Department’s Human Resource Development was represented by Messrs Thulani Mdlalose and Nkabinde XMS both from the Department of Public Works’ North Coast Regional Office within the Human resource Development Directorate.
Above: Messrs Thulani Mdlalose and Nkabinde XMS,
officials from Public Works’ North Coast Regional Office.
Guests during the briefing session by the Deputy Mayor.
The event was scheduled into two sessions, the first being the briefing session which was held at the eDumbe Municipality Offices. The second session being the main event where potential and future entrepreneurs will be provided with the information they deserve in relation to career choosing. A word of welcome and other remarks on related issues of the day was conducted by Mr W.M.Nxumalo (Mkhatshwa), the Director Corporate and who also serves as a councillor within eDumbe community. As the event commenced very later than anticipated at approximately 11:00, Mr Nxumalo also had to conduct the introduction of guests as well.
Seated on the left next to the Deputy Mayor is the
Speaker of eDumbe Municipality Cllr Simelane
The event was graced by the presence of the Deputy Mayor for eDumbe Municipality, Councillor D.J.Nhlengethwa together with the Speaker of the Municipality, Councillor Simelane. The honourable Deputy Mayor made the presentations on behalf of the Mayor for eDumbe who was not present on the day in question.
Above: Deputy Mayor for eDumbe Municipality, Cllr
D.J.Nhlengethwa
The crucial importance of the Expo was to
involve all community members especially the
youth with regard to means and ways of
putting in place all interventions in developing
the community of eDumbe. Mrs Nhlengethwa
indicated that “I really feel disheartened when
I see community members around who are
plagued by poverty and unemployment” she
remarked. “I therefore plead with all of you to
proffer the relevant or required students with
information that will serve best their interest
for their career upgrade for the betterment of
their lives and the development of eDumbe”
she urged. The Deputy Mayor equally
commended all previous sponsors that
managed to provide support and intake of
students during the past Career Expo 2011.
Amongst the institutions and stakeholders
that provide support were Old Mutual (10),
ZDM (10) Department of Education (17) and
eDumbe (8). This was an achievement even
though there is still more to do for
improvement.
The reason for the KwaZulu-Natal Department
of Public Works was to showcase and foster
the mandate of government by reaching out
to the masses. To close the first session,
Councillor N.D.Dlangalala had to provide a
word of thanks to all stakeholders and
representatives from the Provincial
Departments to continue with the hard and
positive strides of delivery. After the briefing
the whole gathering moved to the marquee
which was erected not far from the eDumbe
Municipality offices, where all students who
were eagerly waiting for the entourage to
provide the required services.
The second session started with a
bang….quite a bang. There was jubilation and
standing ovation as the Deputy Mayor and her
entourage arrived at the marquee. Students
were really in high mood of the event.
Amongst stakeholder s present were
Educators from various Schools at Dumbe;
Tradepoint South Africa; KZN Public Works;
1KZN TV; Successors Training Institute;
eDumbe Municipality; SABC Ukhozi FM
represented by Mr Sbu Buthelezi;
KwaMcashane FET College; Representatives
from Ongoye; Zendeland Post; Department of
Trade and Industry (National);
Representatives and Entrepreneurs from
various institutions and businesses.
At the second session the programme was
also outlined accordingly as Councillor
Khumalo also responsible for Ward 7 at
eDumbe was on board with an opening prayer
for the occasion to be blessed. It should be
mentioned that the participation of guests
and students was overwhelming, one would
not even believe that it was a Saturday,
regarded commonly and mostly as a half day.
The Speaker for eDumbe Municipality,
Councillor Simelane, who also serve Ward 8
again, had an opportunity to introduce all
guests present.
The marquee was filled to capacity with students from
various schools and eDumbe community members
The reason for the KwaZulu-Natal Department
of Public Works was to showcase and foster
the mandate of government by reaching out
to the masses. To close the first session,
Councillor N.D.Dlangalala had to provide a
word of thanks to all stakeholders and
representatives from the Provincial
Departments to continue with the hard and
positive strides of delivery. After the briefing
the whole gathering moved to the marquee
which was erected not far from the eDumbe
Municipality offices, where all students who
were eagerly waiting for the entourage to
provide the required services.
The second session started with a
bang….quite a bang. There was jubilation and
standing ovation as the Deputy Mayor and her
entourage arrived at the marquee. Students
were really in high mood of the event.
Amongst stakeholder s present were
Educators from various Schools at Dumbe;
Tradepoint South Africa; KZN Public Works;
1KZN TV; Successors Training Institute;
eDumbe Municipality; SABC Ukhozi FM
represented by Mr Sbu Buthelezi;
KwaMcashane FET College; Representatives
from Ongoye; Zendeland Post; Department of
Trade and Industry (National);
Representatives and Entrepreneurs from
various institutions and businesses.
At the second session the programme was
also outlined accordingly as Councillor
Khumalo also responsible for Ward 7 at
eDumbe was on board with an opening prayer
for the occasion to be blessed. It should be
mentioned that the participation of guests
and students was overwhelming, one would
not even believe that it was a Saturday,
regarded commonly and mostly as a half day.
The Speaker for eDumbe Municipality,
Councillor Simelane, who also serve Ward 8
again, had an opportunity to introduce all
guests present.
Above are three eDumbe business big-wigs who
volunteered to inject huge monetary support to school
children who will achieve highest marks by year end
The actual programme commenced and it all started with the welcoming remarks from eDumbe’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Nhlengethwa.
Motivational Speaker, Mr Sbu Buthelezi from SABC
Ukhozi FM was proffered a standing ovation by guests
during his speech.
After all introductions were conducted all institutions that came for the purposes of career information, guidance and advice came on board. The first presentation was done by Mr David Ndlela from Trade and Industry in Pretoria gave a brief understanding on the problematic issues that concern the country’s inequality, poverty and unemployment. After the presentation by Mr Ndlela there came moment of providing an in-depth motivation to the students, that was when Mr Sbu Buthelezi from SABC Ukhozi FM was given the podium to address the students. After Mr Buthelezi’s appalling speech the marquee was rocked with a vibration of ululation and the buzzing of voices of joy. Hereafter it was an opportunity for representatives from institutions to give their respective presentations. Notwithstanding the day’s weather there guests were full swing to visit exhibition stands from various departments and stakeholders. It was still almost afternoon the time clock clicking and ticking to 14: 30 when the event came to closure and all students, guests, stakeholders, eDumbe community members had to depart. There is still more to achieve.. this is a calling to provide service delivery for the betterment of peoples’ lives.
Above is Mr W.M. Nxumalo, the Director Corporate for
eDumbe Municipality.
