Tshwane EMS celebrates 35 newly appointed officers
The department had advertised 48 positions and only 35 officers have been appointed after many of the vacancies remained vacant for an extended period.
The Tshwane Emergency Services Department (EMS) recently held a significant ceremony to honour its newly appointed officers and welcome non-ranking officials who have achieved notable milestones in their careers.
Tshwane EMS spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni said the event on November 21 was to congratulate the successful officers who had recently undergone an internal recruitment process.
He said the process was important as many of the vacancies had remained vacant for an extended period.
“These positions are critical for the incident management system, especially during emergency scenes.”
Mnguni said the department had only advertised 48 positions internally as it was confident in the existing internal capacity.
He said some newly appointed officers previously had been working without remuneration, due to the positions being unfunded and no acting allowance could be paid.
“While not all positions have been filled yet, 35 officers have been appointed, and they have already completed the Officers’ Induction Programme, which concluded on November 22,” he said.
Most of the newly appointed officers assumed their duties on November 1, while the remainder were set to start on December 1 and have already been assigned to their respective stations and regions.
Positions filled include 16 district commanders, 10 company commanders, three fire safety officers, two emergency planning officers and four disaster management officers.
Mnguni said each role is crucial for maintaining the safety and efficiency of emergency services in Tshwane.
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The newly appointed officers include:
FIRE AND RESCUE OPERATIONS DIVISION
District Commanders:
– Anton Alton Skosana
– Lehlabatlou Mishack Mothapo
– Nyaleni Makumbila
– Johannes Lindisitwa Radebe
– The Wind Ramonyati
– Thivhafuni Nemataheni
– Tshepo Phahlane
– Gramer Pretty Masoda Baloyi
– Ernest Matlala
– Malesela Griffiths Katlego Mamabolo
– Mamotseki Angelina Linala
– Ferdinand Pieterse
– Antonie George Helberg
– Lindsay Zwelithini Mnguni
– Doreen Mbhele
– Kortman Aaron Masanabo
Company Commanders:
– Neo Gift Mgudlwa
– David Kgotlello Malondolozi
– Dineo Mmashoge John Lekoana
– Mzwakhe Chris Kubheka
– Kgope Johannes Molokela
– Karabo Calvin Motsepe
– Brian William Mathebane
– Lebogang Sebotse Nkadimeng
– Ntsieni Justice Ramakokovhu
– Priscilla Tshehla
BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIVISION
Disaster Management Officers:
– Rosina Huma
– Jane Matabane
– Pheladi Mmakola
– Sonia Meko
Fire Safety Officers:
– Audrey Cynthia Lebohang Khunou
– Mpho Prince Poto
– Putswa Jeffrey Mabusela
Emergency Planning Officers:
– Busiswa Juliet Sindikolo
– Josias Marothi Letsoalo
Mnguni expressed confidence in the capabilities of the newly appointed officers.
“The newly appointed officers have a variety of skills, including negotiating, leadership, project management and communication skills.”
He said they have a willingness to accept responsibility and an ability to pay attention to detail while working under extreme pressure in their daily duties and beyond the call of duty.
He added that the department was proud of these appointments as they would add more value to the delivery of quality emergency services to residents in Tshwane and beyond.
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