Rand West City plans to expand Rapid Response Team to 500 members
Permanent positions and doubled workforce on the cards following initial rollout success in local communities.
Rand West City Local Municipality’s Rapid Response Team (RRT) has been commended for its contribution to improving service delivery across communities, with plans to expand the programme to 500 members.
Executive Mayor William Matsheke, accompanied by Speaker of Council Selina Moumakwe and Municipal Manager Lesedi Mere, addressed more than 250 RRT members at the IEC Hall in Randfontein on Tuesday, October 20.
The engagement provided an opportunity for the mayor to express his appreciation for the team’s dedication and the work it has carried out across the municipality since its establishment.
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In April, Matsheke welcomed more than 250 newly employed RRT members as part of the municipality’s efforts to accelerate service delivery and respond more effectively to residents’ concerns.
Since then, the team has played an important role in addressing various service delivery challenges across Rand West City. Its work includes clearing illegal dumping sites, painting road markings, repairing potholes, clearing blocked stormwater drainage channels and attending to other municipal maintenance needs.
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Matsheke praised the members for their visible contribution to communities and encouraged them to maintain their commitment to delivering quality services.
“We are grateful for the work you have done across the city. Your efforts have been visible in every community you have served, and residents have expressed their appreciation. We encourage you to continue working diligently and delivering quality services to our communities,” he said.
Mayor sets sights on permanent jobs
The mayor further revealed that the municipality intended to expand the programme to 500 team members to strengthen service delivery across the city.
He also indicated that the municipality hoped to make the positions permanent in the future, highlighting the potential for the programme to continue contributing to service delivery while providing longer-term employment opportunities.
The RRT forms part of the municipality’s efforts to address visible service delivery challenges and improve the condition of public spaces and infrastructure throughout Rand West City.
