MES Kempton Park bids branch manager farewell
'The people from the inner city will always be close to my heart and I appreciate the time I could spend with them'
Mould Empower Serve (MES) Kempton Park has bid farewell to branch manager Duane Edwards who has taken up a position in the private sector.
Edwards said the past three years at MES had given him a great foundation for his new venture which would offer underprivileged people an opportunity of growth to get out of their harsh circumstances.
He said MES helped him in to be a better manager and person and enabled him of doing a good job wherever he might end up.
When asked what his most valuable lesson learned as branch manager was, he said: “That’s a very difficult question, since there are so many. One of them is the old saying about not judging a book by its cover. A person’s value is not about what they look like, it’s about who they are.
“Also, it’s important to never give up, no matter what you do. A lot of people found success through MES because they never stopped trying.”
He said he witnessed people passing through MES, seeking assistance to get somewhere. With the persistence of keep trying, it eventually granted them with valuable opportunities.
Edwards said he was proud to leave MES in a position to be sustainable enough to keep offering its services.
“We appreciate Duane’s commitment to change the lives of people in the inner city. He has been a valuable team player and we wish him all of the best with his new position’s challenges and opportunities,” said Johan Krige, acting CEO of MES.
Edwards told Express: “The people from the inner city will always be close to my heart and I appreciate the time I could spend with them the past three years. They have taught me how to be humble and appreciate life and its blessings. I will also miss the staff and thank them for all their hard work and support.”
Helena van Blerk, the regional manager for finance, will be acting manager until the position is filled.
