Transport Minister, Honourable Dipuo Peters will officially launch the Department’s first ever, National Transport Recognition Service Excellence Awards on Friday, 31 October 2014 in Johannesburg.
To be celebrated under the theme 'Igniting Excellence in Transport'candidates will scoop themselves Awards in the following seven categories:
Best Female Employee of the Year;
Best Male Employee of the Year;
Best Manager in Transport;
Best Employee of the Year;
Best Innovation Partnership in Service Delivery;
Best Performing Institution;
Public Nominee; and putting tthe cherry on top
Minister's Special Award.
The Awards ceremony is the culmination of a rigorous nomination process which started in June, ending in August 2014.
The nominations were published in print media for members of the public to make nominations of employees in the transport sector and a shortlisting panel comprising representatives from across the sector deliberated on the list in September.
The Minister will be joined during the Awards ceremony by senior national and provincial officials, key stakeholders in the transport sector, sponsors of the Awards and members of the media.
Fabulous prizes stand to be won by the nominated candidates including a sponsored two weeks test drive of one of the Top of the Range vehicles in the market.
Details of the Inaugural Transport Awards ceremony are as follows:
Date: Friday, 31 October 2014
Venue: Birchwood Conference Centre, Boksburg (Johannesburg)
Time: 17:30 for 18:00
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm attendance with Motlatsi Lebea on 073 323 9333, or at Lebeam@dot.gov.za
Enquiries:
Tiyani Rikhotso
Cell: 083 570 1275
