The entire management and staff of the Department of Public Service and Administration are deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Maphiri’s sudden and unexpected death. As Chief Director at the National Treasury he worked closely with the Department of Public Service & Administration.
Mr Maphiri, a dedicated public servant for many years, was instrumental in the whole of government, in particular his close working relationship with Employer and Labour parties at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council.
He was highly respected by his colleagues and peers in the Public Service and the collective bargaining environment. Donald was respected and regarded as diligent, precise and astute individual by those who were fortunate to have worked with him. His technical expertise and opinion on matters of remuneration and wage matters was greatly respected by all colleagues and his selfless contributions to supporting the State during complex and tough negotiations will not be forgotten.
As the DPSA, we are indeed grateful that we had the opportunity to know and work with him. He was not just a colleague but a friend to many.
It is important to stress that in the past year, Mr Maphiri worked closely with the DPSA on critical matters such as the management of the Wage Bill. He played a very critical role in supporting Executive engagement at the level of the Committee of Ministers with regard to these matters.
We have no doubt that the gap he has left is not only professional but also personal and emotional to many of his colleagues and friends in the National Treasury, the DPSA and government as a whole. This gap will be felt the most during the upcoming round of wage negotiations where his contribution would have been immeasurable.
The DPSA is indeed very saddened and we grieve with the family.
On behalf of the Department of Public Service and Administration, I extend my most heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this challenging time.
