3. TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA TOP SERVICE AWARDS: Mr Chris Hoffman: Acting Fuel Retail Manager - Total South Africa
4. PRESENTATION OF KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AWARDS
4.1. CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
Category: Outstanding Service in the Workplace and the recipients of this Award are • Windus Rikhotso • Jabu Mndawe • Eric Beta • Tinyiko Sibuyi • Phineas Choshi • Alfred Khoza • John Nyathi • Nelson Nkuna • John Sibiya • Bright Mashele • Booi Manganyi • Magezi Freddy Chauke • Gilbert Chauke • Tolkies Mabasa • Rendani Nethengwe
4.2. TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARMENT:
Category: Outstanding Service in the Workplace and the Recipients are: • Vanessa van der Berg • Frank Khoza • Zola Ben Nake • Andile Ndlovu • Alpheus Chauke • Caiphus Resenge • Enock Rapatsa • Armando Baloi
4.3. SCIENTIFIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Category: Outstanding Service in the Workplace and the recipient is • David Mbowane
4.4 HUMAN CAPITAL DEPARTMENT:
Category: Outstanding Service in the Workplace: The recipients are • Miriam Robson • Nonhlanhla Marindzi • Frank Mkhabela • Amukelani Josephine Ngobeni
4.5 COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
Category: Outstanding Service in the Workplace and the recipients are • Tinyiko Gubayi
4.6 PEOPLE AND CONSERVATION:
Category: Outstanding Service in the Workplace the recipients • Kirsty Redman • Rosinah Ndhambi • Daniel Shibambu
4.7 MARULA REGION :
Category: the recipients of the Outstanding Service in the Workplace award • Thabelo Mphaho • George Sibuyi • Shereen Maake • Nombulelo Mkhwanazi • Tinyiko Mtsetwene • Alberto Sitoe • Bamakatsie Locracious Thibela • Dion Khoza • Tinyiko Mkhonto • Adam Ndlovu • Lucky Mokoena • Patson Makhubele • Elmon Rikombe
Category: Outstanding Service to Tourists/ Customers/ Clients • Petrus Mdaka • Boniswa Moshao • Ester Nobela • Nonhlanhla Ntlemo
4.8 NXANATSENI REGION :
Category: Outstanding Service in the Workplace: The Awards go to • David Molobi • Mias Mahomane • Elizabeth Ndubane • Josephine Chauke • Sharon Mdlovu • Madoda Musengi • Given Seemela • Josephine Hlungwani • Tsakani Ngwenyama • Ntsako Makhongele
Category: Outstanding Service to Tourists/ Customers/ Clients • Michael Chauke • Titus Nkuna • Godfrey Tshivhambu • Veronica Mkhari • Linneth Ubisi • Elma Mohlala • Sydwell Shirinda • Rodgers Hobyane • Elina Mona
4.9 CAMP OF THE YEAR • Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
4.10 WILDERNESS TRAILS CAMP OF THE YEAR • Sweni Wilderness Camp
4.11 BUSH CAMP OF THE YEAR • Biyamiti Bush Camp
4.12 ENTRANCE GATE OF THE YEAR • Orpen Gate
4.13 RANGER POST OF THE YEAR • Stolznek Ranger Section
4.14 SPECIAL TEAM EFFORT AWARD • Armed Environmental Monitors • Mahlangeni General workers • Pretoriuskop Section • KNP Management Plan team • Shingwedzi Roads Maintenance team • Olifants Fire team
4.15 LEADERSHIP AWARD § Sgt Wilson Siwela § Stephen Nel
4.16 MANAGING EXECUTIVE SPECIAL AWARDS • SANParks Fleet Management Steering Committee In recognition for tendering outstanding team effort in the implementation of the process to internalize the SANParks fleet services.
4.17 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION AWARD
§ Lugedlane Primary School § Thulani Primary School § Basopa High School
4.18 APPRECIATION AWARDS
• Mzamani Mathye In recognition for the role he plays in getting the right message across the public and providing well researched articles which contribute positively towards Kruger National Park.
• State Veterinary Services In recognition for the ongoing veterinary support provided to the Kruger National Park.
• Mr Tokkie Botes In appreciation for your support, dedication and time in availing yourself and your helicopter at no charge, to assist with management of crime scene backlog in relation to the escalating *** poaching activities in the Kruger National Park since 2013.
• Amarula Trust In appreciation for the company’s contribution to the wellbeing of staff through a donation of soccer kits and other items to the Ranger Services since 2017.
• Saint-Gobain Gyproc In appreciation for their commitment in contributing financial support towards the parks ant-poaching efforts over a period of three years since January 2017
• *** Tears In appreciation for their continuous efforts and commitment to support the anti-poaching in the Kruger National Park since 2014 through their generous donations.
4.19 BRAVERY AWARD
In recognition of your bravery for reacting quickly when protecting a fellow colleague from being attacked by an injured buffalo in September 2017 in the Lower Sabie section area, Kruger National Park. And this Award goes to a Field Ranger from Lower Sabie Mr Albert Mkansi
4.20 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
• Robert was appointed as a Tipper driver on 1 July 1974 in the Technical Services Vehicle Fleet. He was appointed on a “Job Level” 2 as a driver. On all Merit appraisals, traceable until 1995, it was indicated that Robert was a reliable, honest and hardworking employee of SANParks.
• As driver of the School bus, started in 1975, from Skukuza to Nelspruit, Robert was trusted by parents and supervisors to transport the high school children twice per week to and from Nelspruit and White river. He was always on time to inspect his bus and ensure that he report to the indicated bus pick up point for high school children. During his 44 years of service, only 2 accidents with Robert as the driver were registered. In both these accidents the investigation conclusion was that it was Bona Fide accidents, out of the control of the driver.
• Robert did several driver evaluations during his service, and without exception, the result was every time that Robert is a careful and excellent driver. In December 1979, Robert was awarded with a certificate for successfully completion of a “Driver Preventative Maintenance” course. Robert`s wife passed away in 1992 and he never married again. 4 Children was born from his marriage.
• In 1994, Robert attend a “Tyre Care and Maintenance” course from Maxiprest tyres, and receive a certificate for successfully completion. Robert as driver with a Code EC license, went through the complete vehicle category of the Vehicle Fleet, from buses to interlink heavy duty articulated vehicles. From 1994, Robert work under my direct supervision. I get to know Robert as a friendly, respectful and loved by his colleague’s kind of person. Robert will always ensure that he exactly know what is expected from him, where, when and how long.
• From 2004, Robert was the dedicated driver for all MANCO tours inside as well as outside KNP.The feedback my office received from MANCO members, was that Robert is a careful and reliable driver, always on time and helpful with the loading and off-loading of luggage.
In 2008 Robert was awarded an Achievement Award for “Outstanding Service in the workplace”. Today Robert will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for 44 years dedicated Service to SANParks. We honour Robert and thank him for the 44 years of dedication, hard work and knowledge he shared out of his experience, with the younger drivers at the Vehicle Fleet. Robert will retire in December 2018. And this award goes to Mr. Robert Phoku from KNP Technical Services
5. VOTE OF THANKS: Mr. William Mabasa GM: Communication & Marketing
