CENTLEC SOC LTD

BULLETIN

May 2018

EDITORIAL COMMENT In this edition of Bulletin, we seek to highlight

the achievements and bring to your attention

the variety of news about your institution.

This edition covers topics related to the

Bloem Show 2018, CENTLECs’ involvement

in Mantsopa Local Municipality and also put

on the spot light the newly appointed SHE

representatives, First Aiders, Evacuation

Marshals and Fire Fighters and other future

events.

Please trust that you will enjoy reading this

brochure.

IN THIS ISSUE

CENTLEC makes strides at the Bloem

Show 2018

Provincial footprint to be realized sooner

than expected

Fire fighters and Evacuation Marshalls An-

nounces

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CENTLEC MAKE STRIDES

AT THE 2018 BLOEM SHOW In a democratic state such as South Africa, government has taken a decision to involve communities in the decision making pro-cesses and its operations through various legislations passed by Parliament. As one of the organs of state, CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd, on the other hand, has also ensured that in its dealings with the community of Mangaung and other municipalities, it allows community involvement and also pri-oritize taking government services closer to the community.

This was evident during the 2018 Bloem Show which started on the 26

th of April

2018 and ended on the 07th of May 2018.

The Bloem Show is an annual event in Bloemfontein and hosted every year between March and May. It takes place over a period of 10 days and is one of the only two shows in South Africa that still successfully combine agricultural, enter-tainment and trade activities in one event. It attracts hundred thousand people from all over the country every year. CENTLEC adopted the theme “The Urge to keep the lights Burning” characterized by the 2018 participation in the show and further re-affirmed the commitment and dedication by the company of assuring our paying customers, that we priorities their energy demands. In this years’ event, CENTLEC had a ser-vice stall whereby our Customer Care, me-tering and finance departments stationed at the show and provided necessary assis-tance to ordinary members of the commu-nity regarding metering complaints, con-nection applications, updating of metering information and all service related prob-lems they have encountered. All complaints and service defects identified were dealt with on the spot, while others that

could not be resolved were then referred to the relevant departments internally for further processing and their speedy resolution. CENTLEC’s participation at the show is one of the initiatives undertaken by the organisation to accelerate provi- sion of services to our communities and also ensure that CENTLEC con forms to the provisions of Batho Pele Principles which advocate for putting the people first in everything that gov- ernment does.

CENTLEC REPRESENTATIVES AT THE STALL DURING THE BLOEM

SHOW 2018

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CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd has recently signed the Service Level

Agreement with Mantsopa Local Municipality whereby it will

provide metering and vending system services and also assist

with technical personnel and resources to provide necessary

support to the municipality. Mantsopa Local Municipality has

been identified as one of the financially struggling municipali-

ties in the country and its ESKOM debt runs into millions of

rands. CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd was identified by the Free State

provincial government and touted as one of the most effective

municipal utility to take over the provision of electricity and all

related services in many struggling municipalities such as

Mantsopa within the province. It is one of the only two municipal electricity utilities in the country,

known for and been awarded various awards for enforcing contracts and leading in the provi-

sion of electricity services beating the likes of City Power who have a massive financial muscle.

This great move brings the company closer to the realization of its long term vision of increas-

ing its footprint within the Free State and beyond the borders of the province. In preparation to

the anticipated take-over on the 01st of July 2018, various meetings and interactions were held

with councilors of all affected wards, in the areas of Excelsior, Tweespruit and Ladybrand.

During the meeting, various issues affecting the community of

Mantsopa were raised. Topping the list was the ESKOM debts

which has to be settled by the municipality and the extent to

which it impacts on the work of CENTLEC within the munici-

pality. The reporting of faults, billing and payment processes,

the capacity of the call centre in managing the flow of incom-

ing telephone and dispatching of personnel, conversion of

rotational meters to prepaid, meter auditing and vending,

repairing of street lights and tariffs application for the next fi-

nancial year were also discussed at length in all interactions

with the community of Mantsopa.

In other interactions prior to the meeting of Tweespruit, another meeting was held between top officials of CENTLEC and the councilors of Mantsopa at Manyatseng old council chambers. Councilors under the leadership of the municipality speaker, councilor Achie Moduka, wanted clarity on the state of readiness by CENTLEC in taking over the provision of electricity provision in certain parts of the municipality and the personnel roll out and deployment of resources within the municipality. CENTLEC through the mouth of Mr Xolile Faku, took councilors into confidence when he highlighted and explain the type of work, skills and expertise of the company’s workforce and also highlighted achievements and the kind of experience the company has gained through the years of providing electricity in other municipalities. He further assured councilors that all the provisions of the Service Level Agreement will be respected and implemented to the latter to ensure the smooth transition and the delivery of high quality of services to the community of Mantsopa.

Mr Faku briefing the councilors of Mantsopa

Local Municipality

PROVINCIAL FOOTPRINT TO BE REALIZED SOONER THAN EXPECTED

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CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd is committed to ensure a hazard free environment and prioritize healthy and safe working environment for

all its employees and clients. This can be evident in the recent appointment of fire fighters and evacuation Marshalls at CENTLEC, RE-AFFIRMING the commitment of the employer to conform to the prescription of the law. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993, every employer in South Africa have a responsibility to provide and ensure a healthy and a safe working environment to his or her employees.

The following persons were appointed as Fire Fighters and Evacuation Marshalls in various sections:

INITIALS & SURNAME SECTION

DATE OF AP-POINTMENT

END OF

APPOINTMENT STATUS

R Mofokeng Planning 01/10/2017 31/09/2019

S Twala IT Rhodes 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

A Kayser Human Resource Development 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

L Khiba Planning 01/10/2017 31/09/2019

S Booysen Medium Voltage 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

K Malotle Medium Voltage 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

MV Tshepe Energy and Network Control 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

P Mathe Connections 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

T Nkwale Planning 01/10/2017 31/09/2019

T Mothebe Finance 01/01/2018 31/12/2020

Z Gculelo HR (Rhodes) 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

V Ngwanza Security (Rhodes) 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

N Yola Security (Rhodes) 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

S Mangate Supply Chain Management Evacu-ation Marshall (RHODES) 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

RP Netshithu-thuni Design and Development 1/8/2016 31/8/2018

MP Ramoeletsi Design and Development 1/8/2016 31/8/2018

TE Mokokoane Security 1/8/2016 31/8/2018

TJ Selilenyane Regional Services-Botshabelo 1/8/2016 31/8/2018

WT Lekata Supply Chain Management Fire Fighter (RHODES) 1/8/2016 31/8/2018

R Lebudi HR (Rhodes) 01/01/2018 31/12/2020

MA Qhoai Transmission 1/8/2016 31/8/2018

L Matsepane Regional Services-SFS 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

W Solomons Regional Services-SFS 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

A Boikanyo Regional Services-SFS 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

M Fokase Regional Services-SFS 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

TR Sekitlane Regional Services-SFS 1/7/2016 31/7/2018

M Moroane Planning 01/10/2017 31/09/2019

S Sixeki Metering (Fire Fighter)

K Mohlakane Metering (Evacuation Marshal)

Executive Office (Rhodes to still be nominated)

The responsibilities of the Fire Fighter and Evacuation Marshalls are as follows:

To identify all possible fire hazards and take the necessary action to reduce the fire risk as far as possible;

To familiarise yourself with the type and position of fire-fighting equipment in your section;

To ensure that regular checks and inspections of fire-fighting equipment on the premises are carried out;

To ensure you are well trained in the use of the equipment and fire- fighting techniques;

Keep management informed of possible fire risks and incidents; and

To work and practise as a team with the other team members to obtain a high state of preparedness.

To assist in evacuating the workplace and addressing any emergency not planned for.

FIREFIGHTERS AND EVACUATION MARSHALLS ANNOUNCED