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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PENSION FUNDPENSIONER MEMBER TRUSTEE ANDSUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE ELECTION 2013

For further information on the election process please direct all your enquiries to theChief Electoral Officer: Mr Ntokozo Ngidi

Toll free number: 0800 114 373 (08h30 - 16h30) week days only,via Fax on: 0865 295 254 or e-mail: [email protected]

VOTING RULES, PROCEDURES AND CURRICULA VITAE

Dear GEPF Member

Phase one of the election (nomination phase),which was the process of collecting names of pensioners willing to stand for election as a Pensioner Member Trustee to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) Board of Trustees, has been completed.

Phase two of the election, which is the voting phase, is currently underway. The Voting Pack includes all the information that you require to cast your vote. You are invited to carefully go through the Voting Rules and Procedures and make sure that you fully understand them before casting your vote.

Please remember that voting is not only your right, it is also your responsibility. It is an opportunity that is created to allow you to choose the person you think is suitable to represent you, as a Pensioner Member Trustee, on the GEPF Board of Trustees and to undertake the important responsibilities of a Trustee.

The voting will commence on 8 July 2013 and end on 16 August 2013 at 16:30. Should you require any assistance regarding the voting process, please contact the EISA Chief Electoral Officer: Mr Ntokozo Ngidi on toll free number: 0800 114 373 during office hours 08:30 – 16:30 or via email: [email protected]

The translations of this booklet are available in 6 official languages: Afrikaans, English, Sesotho, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. Should you need a translated version of this booklet, please visit www.gepf.gov.za or contact the EISA Chief Electoral Officer on the contact details above.

Yours sincerely

John OliphantPrincipal Executive OfficerGovernment Employees Pension Fund

1 Election ManagementIn order to enhance the credibility of the GEPF Pensioner Member Trustee election, this election is independently administered by the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA).

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Only GEPF Pensioner Members who are pensioners as defined and not disqualified by the Government Employees Pension Law and Rules of 1996 are eligible to vote.Only an original ballot issued by the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) may be used for voting. A Pensioner Member is entitled to vote for only ONE (1) candidate of his or her choice from the list of candidates appearing on the ballot paper. Voting for two (2) or more candidates will cause the vote to be nullified (spoilt) and disregarded in the determination of the election outcome.A ballot paper must be clearly marked either with a cross (X) or a tick (√) in the box opposite the name of the candidate of your choice.The self-addressed Business Reply Envelope (BRE) must be returned to EISA Chief Electoral Officer by 16:30 on 16 August 2013. Any ballot papers received after the closing date and time will be nullified and disregarded in the determination of the election outcome.Ballot papers (enclosed in the Ballot Paper Envelope) may also be hand delivered to EISA’s Offices, 14 Park Road, Richmond, Johannesburg for the attention of the Chief Electoral Officer: Mr Ntokozo Ngidi or placed in a ballot box that will be provided at 34 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.The ballot paper must be folded and inserted into the envelope marked “Ballot Paper Envelope”.To authenticate a ballot paper, the member is required to fill in his/her GEPF pension number or identity number in the space provided on the outside of the Ballot Paper Evelope which will be checked against the voter’s roll.Failure to fill in the GEPF pension number or identity number on the Ballot Paper Envelope will cause the vote to be nullified and disregarded in the determination of the election outcome.To guarantee confidentiality during the counting process, the ballot paper will be taken out of the Ballot Paper Envelope as soon as the GEPF pension number or identity number has been verified against the voter’s roll. Pensioner Members residing outside the Republic of South Africa will be required to attach a postage stamp onto the Business Reply Envelope. Alternatively such Pensioner Member may submit their ballot papers via e-mail to [email protected]. They are requested to clearly indicate their pension number or identity number in the e-mail when submitting their ballot paper via e-mail. If a Pensioner Member has not received, has lost or spoilt his/her ballot paper, or has any other enquiry relating to the election process; he/she must contact the EISA Chief Electoral Officer by calling Toll Free number: 0800 114 373 during office hours (08:30 – 16:30) or via e-mail: [email protected] or fax number 0865 295 254.

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Cast your vote for only ONE (1) candidate of your choice by clearly marking either with a cross (X) or a tick (√) in the box opposite the name of the candidate of your choice.Fold the ballot paper and insert it into the envelope marked “Ballot Paper Envelope”.Write your pension number or identity number in the space provided on the Ballot Paper Envelope.Place the Ballot Paper Envelope in the Business Reply Envelope and return it to EISA by either posting it, hand delivering it or placing it in a Ballot Box that will be provided for that purposes at the GEPF Offices in 34 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

Summary Election Timetable

Counting will resume soon after the voting phase has ended.All ballot papers will be counted at the EISA Offices.All candidates will be invited to observe the counting process.The candidate who receives the most number of votes will be declared the elected Pensioner Member Trustee and a candidate who receives the second most number of votes will be deemed the elected Substitute Trustee.In the event of a vacancy arising for a Pensioner Member Trustee, the next candidate in line with the most number of votes will automatically fill such a vacancy. The Principal Executive Officer of the GEPF will notify all candidates in writing of the election outcome.The election results will be published on the GEPF website and in the media.

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CANDIDATE CV’s AND STATEMENTS


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • South African Nursing Council Member• Senior Staff nurse - Tygerberg Hospital • Senior Health Educator – Dept of State Health and Welfare• Programme Leader (male reproductive health) - Tygerberg Hospital • Red Cross Hospital - Technical assistant• Paarl Hospital - Assistant Nurse

SKILLS: • Communication and Marketing• Motivation speaker

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Reproductive Health Certificate• SANC Certificate• Enrolled Nurse Certificate• Junior Certificate, 1971

MOTIVATION: I sincerely wish to leave behind to our future generations, a legacy by joining (GEPF) Board of Trustees. I wish to share my valuable knowledge and make meaningful contributions with all my rich years of experience in society and give my support and contributions to (GEPF) Board of Trustees.

Alexander, Alec Nicholas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Headmaster - 1994-2011• Examiner - 1982 – 1990• Treasurer - Hlanganani kopanang Protea Resident - 1986 –2005 Monicah Lelwane Educare Centre -1992-1993 SADTU (Soweto region and Motlana area–1994 -1998• Organiser – Protea ANC branch – 1994-2006• Chairperson – Togetherness Club – 1985-2011

SKILLS: • Good Report writing • Problem solving • Financial• Interpersonal communication

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Higher Diploma in Education – 1998• Secondary Education Diploma – 1994• Secondary Education Certificate – 1992• Matric – 1981

MOTIVATION: Should I be elected as a Trustee, I would serve truthfully to enhance the credibility of the Board and its operations.

Baepane, Modisagarekwe Michael

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • National President of the South African Teachers Union• President of the Transvaalse Onderwysersvereniging• Chairman of the Board of Directors of several companies in Finance, Short Term Insurance Brokers, Holiday Resort, Education Foundation.• Chairmain of the several bargaining bodies in Education in South Africa as well as overseas

SKILLS: • Good Bargaining skills• Good organisationla skills• Public speaking • Financial skills

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Bsc (Mathematics and applied Mathematics)• THOD (Cum Laude)• Matric

MOTIVATION: For future planning to the benefit of the pensioners.

Booyens, Cornelius Johannes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Board member of South African Police Service Board Trust• Provincial Commissioner• Area Commissioner• Director• Senior Superintendent• Captain Superintendent• Lieutenant-Captain• Constable Visible Policing and Detective Constable• ConstableResponsibilities for charge office duties, such as attending complaints from the public, patrol as well as crime prevention and guard duties. Investigate and manage crime.SKILLS: • Independent thinker• Communication• Computer literate• Investigating skill• Good listenerEDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Core Course for Senior Managers, 1997• Police Station Management, 1996• Community Policing Programme, 1996• Full Range Leadership Programme, 1994• Police Management in Transition ,1994• Negotiation and conflict handling, 1993• Junior Management Development, 1992• Candidate Officer, 1985• Public Relations, 1974• TSA, 1984, Diploma National Police Administration• Standard 10 MOTIVATION: My passion is to serve people so much so that my entire life has been dedicated to public service. This intrinsic motivation has led me discharge all my duties as former Police commissioner with excellence and my competence has not gone unnoticed. I am confident that if I am given the opportunity to serve as a trustee my knowledge as a member of the SAPS Board Trust and as a former police officer will give the fund an edge that will be economically beneficial to both government employees and the economy as a whole.

Beetha, Lesetja Ephraim

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Financial Manager/Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa since 1994 until retirement in November 2005 after 32 years of service in the Public Service.• Has been one of the main role players in the first Public Private Partnership project in Health in South Africa viz. the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban.• Appointed as the Acting Provincial Accountant General for 6 months in 2006/07 and again from February 2009 to date.SKILLS: • Has 20 years experience in all non-clinical areas of the management of health services in province. These include financial management, Human resource management, procurement and negotiations with organized labour.• Since retirement, has assisted the Province of KwaZulu-Natal in various assignments as a consultant mainly in the Provincial Treasury.EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • BA Public Administration (Hons) - UNISA -1980• BA Public Administration (Degree) - UNISA - 1977• Matric - FH Odendaal High School - 1961 MOTIVATION: I believe that I have experience and expertise in the public sector that can be positively utilized in theBoard of Trustees. As a member of the Board I will have me the opportunity to serve my fellow pensioners and all future pensioners and thereby give something back to our employer who gave me the opportunity to build a career and gain experience and expertise.

Conradie, Hermann August Wilhelm

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: BEFORE RETIREMENT• Actuarial Clerk – Old Mutual• Statistician and Economist – BIFSA• Investment Analyst and Pension fund advisor Public Sector• Director Statistics SA (CPI and Building statistics)• Dept of Finance (for 20 years)• Secretary of PIC – Managing GEPF investments• Consul Finance (Switzerland and Hong Kong)• Municipal and Public sector loans administrator• Vice President of PSAAFTER RETIREMENT• Mayor of Knysna• Chairman PSA Group Committee Southern Cape (16 years)• Treasurer Child Welfare SA Knysna and Western Cape• Board member Child Welfare South Africa

SKILLS: • Investment advisor for pension funds• Chairing and managing committees and functions

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Financial Advisor Course• International Monetary Fund: Public Finance Course 1982• University of Pretoria: B Com Hons 1963

MOTIVATION: After retirement I have kept myself informed regarding matters relating to community concerns in particular those having an impact on members of the GEPF and their benefits. This includes subjects such as pension fund investments and investment policies as well as the requirements concerning statutory qualifications of Trustees. I have thus continued to strive towards meeting these requirements and therefore be fit for purpose as a Trustee.

Davis, Stan



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Airman• Candidate Officer• Air Force Training Officer – Military Academy• Navigator, Navigation Instructor & Leader• Officer Commanding 12 Squadron• Chief Instructor- training of command and staff officers• Air Attache - USA• Chief of Air Staff Personnel - SAAF• Officer Commanding AFB Waterkloof• Inspector General SAAF• Managing Director of the newly established Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company (ATNS)• Military Awards: SD, SM, MMM

SKILLS: • Personnel functions and systems• Logistics• Financial• Management • administration

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • UNISA, 1993, Higher Education Diploma (HED)• SADF Joint Staff Course (JSC), 1983• SAAF Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC),1969• Royal Airforce, 1965, Navigation Instructors Course • University of Stellenbosch,1962,B Mil (BSc)• Vereeniging Afrikaans Hoer, 1955, Grade 12 (Matric)

MOTIVATION: The role of a Board Trustee is to enhance the effective and efficient administration of the financial affairs of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF). I believe that I will be able to use my vast managerial experience in all organizational disciplines to render sound advice to the benefit of all the pensioners of the GEPF.

Coetzee, Gert Johannes Maj. Gen. (ret)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • 1981-2013 Served on Committees and Executive of Teacher Unions• 2006 Awarded Honorary Life Membership of NAPTOSA for Service to Union and Education in South Africa• Vice Principal at Lyttelton Manor High School• Deputy Principal at Glenstantia Primary School• Principal at Waterkloof Primary School• Part time Administrative Officer at NAPTOSA (Gauteng)• Tshwane Municipal Ward Committee member• Chairman of Governing Body-Pathways School for Disabled Children and on Management Council of Maranatha Bana School for Disabled Children and Young Adults

SKILLS: • Ward Councilor skills• Managerial skills

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • 1950-1956 St John’s Preparatory School• 1957-1961 St John’s College• 1962-1964 Johannesburg College of Education • 1966-1970 UNISA

MOTIVATION: Having served in State education for 42 years and as a well known member of the profession, I believe that I could serve the interests of many of my former colleagues. I could also act as a link to Teacher organizations where I served as a member in many roles for 25 years. I have strong verbal and writing communication skills which could be of value to the GEPF. I have insight and experience into financial investments. I serve on other boards as an elected Trustee and find the task interesting and fulfilling.

Bowker, William Miles Dugard



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Coordinator - Sunday Times(SA History Archives Heritage Project – Kroonstad) – 2006-2009• Committee Member - Board of Trustees – Thuto Etla Pele – 2006-2008• Chair and Founder - Rebirth of Kroonstad Committee – 2003 to date• Director – Jala Peo Trust - 2007-2011• Examination Monitor: Umalusi– 2008 - 2011• Education Department (examination) – 1996-2003• Teaching : 1974-1995• Administrator - 1968-1971• Presently involved in monitoring the following on part-time bases with the Department of Education: • Annual National Assessment, • National Senior certificate, • Abet level 4• Volunteer work: Coordinating.• Interviewing and skills development programmes. • Community work programme – Moqhaka Municipality, • Youth moral regeneration programme (Project manager), • Winter soup kitchen project for the aged and disabled people (Assistant),• Fundraising rebirth of Kroonstad Committee.

SKILLS: • Developmental skills• Project Management• Communication• Administrative• Talent scout• innovation

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • BA Degree - 1994• Diploma in teaching – 1972 – 1973• Matric

MOTIVATION: Ensure and create pensioners’ participatory and developmental structures at District level in Provinces to enhance their experience and expertise in their different fields to the benefit of the fund and themselves.

Dhlamini, Mpopetsi Jonas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Deputy Superintendent admin, Heidelberg- Department Hospital Services, 23 years, 187 beds, 210 staff members, later Potchefstroom.• Spiritual/ Legal Practice 37 years; assisted people free of charge.• Former Gideon’s SA.• Established Service Centre Heidelberg for the elderly, 400 residents• CEO Ermardu Gibraltar Trust- 9 Trustees• SA national upliftment project in collaboration with the Honorable former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela - Trust IT 5040/99• Registered Specialist Counselor, SCO 0550• Town Councilor Heidelberg, 23 years. Mayor 6 times, & Chairman of the Board• SA’s youngest Mayor 1975• Received the Alderman Award for Dedication and Exceptional Service• Arranged Dwarf Festival, marketing project in aid of community 65000 attendants • Country wide strong farmers competition• Three times “Marketer of the Year” from 3000 suppliers at farmers co-ops• Exports to United Nations, food for children in Somalia and Mogadishu• Friend Army Gymnasium, honorary President/ Patron various organizations.• Former Commissioner of Oath, Justice of the Peace• Ministerial Appointment Seventh Day Adventist [Welfare] 14 years• Principal Estate agent and PSA• Medihelp Board of Trustees: June 2008- November 2012 Committees Investment, Audit, Product, Chairman Rule Committee• Nominated No 14 GEMS Board of Trustees 2013

SKILLS: • Suggestions to arrange regular regional team building• Request members to participate • Improve benefits

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • 4 x Class-II merit awards Hospital Services• CIS Charters Institute Secretaries, advance marketing management training; subjects legal practice, forensic, finance, hospital management.• Recipient Paul Harris Fellow Medallion, Rotary International – Service above Self• Professional motivator, team builder

MOTIVATION: • Pray to be a fair and devoted trustee board member• My interest is the member’s interest

Du Preez, Ernest Jacobus

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Member and Chairperson of uThungulu Mental Health Review Board until 31/12/2015• Attorney Practising on limited scale since May 2008• Commenced employment in the Department of justice in September 1972 first as court interpreter, then as administration clerk, senior administration clerk, prosecutor and magistrate. I retired as magistrate on 31/08/2007

SKILLS: • Report writing• Interpretation of Law and Regulations• Drafting of resolutions. Decisions and directives

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • LLB Degree (Bachelor of Laws), University of South Africa, 2003• B.Juris degree (Bachelor of Law), University of South Africa, 1993• Diploma Juris, University of Zululand, 1983• Senior Certificate, Inkamana, 1970

MOTIVATION: The nature of my educational qualifications and the kind of experience I possess as Magistrate makes me a suitable candidate to be elected.

Gebashe, Pius Sipho

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Served as a Principal for 20 years at four schools under Cape Education Department• Superintendent of Education for CED in PE- 1996• Seconded to Bishop by CED to work on Legislation - 1993• Deputy Permanent Secretary (Chief Director): Standard Education 1995• Acted as Permanent Secretary Head of Education for the Eastern Cape until his retirement - Was accountable for financial matters at all above mentioned institutions• Elected President of the SAOU in 1983/4• Served as member of the Federal Council of Teachers Organisations.• Member of numerous interdepartmental committees and also a member of three ministerial committees on Education in a New Dispensations.SKILLS: • Report writing is an integrated part of a superintendent of education’s task.• As Chairperson of the Oyster bay Ratepayers organization fundraising was part en parcel of the job.EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • UNISA• B.Ed- Stellenbosch University• Teachers Diploma- Bloemfontein Teachers College• BA- University of the Free State• 1953: Matric- Humansdorp High School MOTIVATION: Will serve all pensioners at grassroots level and to be a resonator for the management of GEPF.

Franzsen, Hendrik Engenatius


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Headmaster – 1997-1998• Deputy Headmaster – 1995-1996• Head of Department – 1985-1994• Educator - 1978-9185

SKILLS: • Religious sector representative for 2 terms of the City of Cape Town• Recently elected Ward Committee member for the faith based sector in Ward 111(2012 – 2016)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Diploma in Theology – 2011• Itinerant Elder(Pastoral Ministry) – 1987• Bachelor of Arts (BA) 2004• Primary Teachers’ Diploma – 1979• Matric - 1975

MOTIVATION: The concerns of the Pensioners are very much important to me. My vast experience in community work, education and pastoral ministry empowered me to understand the needs and wishes of the not so young. More so, the social challenges in our fairly young and diverse democracy of South Africa need people like me to negotiate, engage, sensitize and emphasize the wishes through a consulting process the affairs of our pensioners with the various stakeholders. I thank you.

Jacobs, Daniel Johannes


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Chief Education Specialist: Examination Coordination• District Manager• Project Manager• Inspector of Education• Principal• HOD ( Head of Department)• Senior Teacher• Chairperson of Board of Trustees Khanyisa Education Centre• Chairperson Sasavona Publishers Literature Committee• President Blue Cross Resource Centre in SADC• General Treasurer Blue Cross South Africa• General Secretary Gazankulu Principals Association• Chairperson Cultural Committee National PEU (TUATA & PEU)• Member of Giyani College of Education Council

SKILLS: • Good communication skills• Problem Solving abilities• Time Management• Negotiation and Interpersonal skills• Project Management• Computer Literate• Fundraising

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Master of Arts (MA): Clark Atlanta University, Georgia, USA. 1993• Bachelor of Education (B.ED): University the North, RSA. 1990• Bachelor of Arts (BA): University of Venda, RSA. 1986• Junior Secondary Teachers' Course( JSTC ), RSA, 1969• Programme in Organizational Effectiveness and Improvement in Education: University of Witwatersrand, 2003• Skills Development Facilitation : Ndzalama Competency Learning, 2008

MOTIVATION: I am a logical and analytical thinker; an able organizer and a person with a vision. I have the ability and willingness to work with others as a team. I am a devout and devoted Christian and a lay -preacher in our Church. Presently I am in charge of fundraising millions of rand for the Church Youth Centre. My specialty is motivating people to do well even under trying circumstances. Communication will be easy as I communicate daily on email and cell phone. My experience and exposure locally and internationally has widened my approach to daily challenges. I have worked with different professional people. In me you have a person who will get into the board to start working with little orientation. My wealth of experience as a community leader will add value to the organization.

Khosa, Meehleketo Thomas

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Frans entered the public sector in 1982, having worked in the private sector and academia. After 25 years of public service, he retired in 2007 as Deputy Director General (National Treasury).

SKILLS: • Acted in various management capacities, primarily related to financial matters and the national budget.• Represented South Africa at the International Monetary Fund/World Bank.• Served as Chief Executive Officer of the GEPF and Member of the Financial and Fiscal Commission and the Nedlac Public Finance and Monetary Chamber.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: D.Comm. (University of Stellenbosch, 1981)

MOTIVATION: I am privileged to serve as the current pensioner trustee. If re-elected, I shall build on and enhance the positive initiatives of the outgoing Board. In addition, I shall continue to canvass the new Board to: • Give more recognition to pension related matters, especially improved pensions and other benefits, and additional measures to alleviate the increasing financial pressure on pensioners and spouses;• Enhance communication with pensioners to establish pensioner needs;• Improve service delivery to pensioners;• Increase pensioner representation on the Board;• Safeguard GEPF’s investments against undue risk, and• Exercise independence to protect the interests of all pensioners.

I believe that my expertise and experience of pension matters will enable me to continue to represent the interests of pensioners in a reasoned, informed and effective manner. With no other affiliations that may constitute any conflict of interest, I can serve all pensioners in an independent, principled and pragmatic manner, free from externally imposed prescripts.

le Roux, Francois (Frans) Dr.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Educator for 25 years

SKILLS: • Been entrusted with holding financial matters for educators.• Responsible for organising funds for Various Projects at school• Representing educators at SGB Level.• Organising fund raising projects for Church Matters

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • BA (Final results pending)• Junior secondary teacher Certificate, Thiya College (now extinct), 1978• Matric, Bodibeng High School

MOTIVATION: I think I should be elected because I was an active member of OSTA- Orange Freestate Teachers Association, SATU a member South African Council of Educators. (SACE). I will represent the pensioners to the best of my ability.

Lesesa, Lejakhoo Samuel

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Class teacher• Administrative Officer• Clerk• Training OfficerResponsible for teaching or offering lessons in Sepedi, English, Geography and Afrikaans Managing Laundry, Workshop, Maintenance, Catering and TransportDischarging field labour distributing. Checking and correcting errors on computerized labour printouts. Correcting cost codes errors. Training cost clerks in respect of cost codes and reconciling cost codes errors on computerized printouts.

SKILLS: • Facilitation• Innovative Independent thinker• Concise Communication• Computer literate• Administration

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • B. Tech Degree in Public Management - 2000 - Technikon SA • National Diploma in Municipal Administration - 1996 - Technikon SA • Financial Management Certificate - 2000 - Technikon Pretoria • Post graduate diploma in Public Management – 2003 - Regenesys School of Public Management • Management Workplace discipline - 2004 - Vuyane Industrial Relation Consultant • Stores Management - 2000 - Technikon Pretoria• Basic Ambulance Course – 1992 – Transvaal Ambulance Training College

MOTIVATION: I intend to make the institution user friendly. In addition, I shall preserve the reputation of GEPF through improving sustainability, fulfilling its mandate and complying with the regulatory changes, effectively and efficiently attending to issues and concerns raised by the members in accordance with set rules. I shall apply the appropriate policies and practices.

Maripane, Maile Johnson

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Learnership Officer (Capricorn College for FET)• Learnership Co-ordinator (Watereberg FET College)• Fascilitator (UCO)• Mentor (University of Pretoria)• Facilitator (Vhutsila Training Services)• Facilitator (Molteno)• Facilitator (QLP)• Principal (Boikhutjong High School)• Curriculum Advisor (Mogodmo Circuit)• Educator (Lebowakgomo High School)• Trustee Member of far North Education Training Trust• Member of College Council of Waterberg FET College

SKILLS: • Leadership• Communication• Facilitation• Report writing• Computer• Assessor

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Edutel, 2009, Assessor course• Durham University (England), 1991, Masters Degree• Rhodes University, 1987, BA (HONS) Degree• University of the North, 1980, BA Degree and University Education Diploma, 1981• Nchaupe, 1976, Matric

MOTIVATION: I am an experienced educator and manager who can add value to the people of South Africa in terms of addressing the needs of the pensioners. Being a Board Member will enhance the quality of life of citizens of our country irrespective of race and social status and I believe that pensioners are valuable in society by mentoring the youth to become future responsible leaders.

Maja, Makano Muriel



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Chairman on the Boards of (Past and Present): • Modern Business Holdings (Ltd)• Talibo Properties (Pty) Ltd• Governers of Empilweni Old People’s Home• National Prosecutions in the Eastern Cape Province – 9 years• Lusu Incorporated Attorneys and Notaries – 1978/2001• Agricultural Bank of TranskieDirector of (Past and Present):• Alstart Properties and Alzotsho projects (Pty) Ltd • Meeg Bank• Transkei National Building Society• Councilor of the Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope• Registrar of the Diocese of the St John’s of the Anglican Church• Handled heavy trust funds as Practicing Attorney for 23 years. • Focused on the needs of the aged as Chair of an Old People’s Home. • Focused on Laws/ Regulations on Companies/ Trusts as Director in companies. • Focused on general social welfare as member in Church/ Law Society.SKILLS: • Drafting documents over 23 years practicing as a Attorney and Notary Public of the High Court• Public finance management, communication strategies and Human Resource management learnt in State Presidential leadership Program in 2003/2006EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • B.Juris, LLB• Higher Diploma in Labour Law• Short Courses by the institute of Directors on the responsibilities of Directors which equate to Trustees.• Courses on Strategic Leadership organized by Government with emphasis on public finance management.MOTIVATION: Have acquired expertise and experience over the years on various relevant fields required to be a Trustee.

Lusu, Humphrey Mcebisi

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Deputy Director• Assistant Director• Chief Clerk-Supervisor• Principal Clerk-supervisor• Senior Clerk-Supervisor• Clerk Grade I & IIResponsible for financial matters and computer related matters. Computer system design. Administration evaluation.

SKILLS: • Independent thinker• Communication• Computer literate• IT skill• Good listener• Administration• Fundraising

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • The Institute of Internal Auditors,2004, Member of IIASA• SAIGA,2005, Evaluating Capital Projects• University of Fort Hare, 2002, Public policy development• University of Fort Hare, 2002, Project Management• University of Fort Hare, 2001, Policy Monitoring and Evaluation• Fort Hare University, 1991, Bachelor of Arts• Rhodes University, 1986, Certificate in Information Technology• Themba Labantu High, 1975, Standard 10

MOTIVATION: • I have been responsible for financial matters for more than 32 years in Treasury Department, budgeting, planning and investing. This has made me to be exposed to various financial fields in and outside of Government.• Due to my Tertiary education in IT studies I have done a number of IT systems for the State.• The above educational qualifications have exposed me to various projections e.g. project management, policy development and policy monitoring and evaluation.

Magwebu, Wilson

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Involved in farming (Cattle farming)• Member of Bakolobeng Traditional Council• Circuit Manager• Principal• Head of Department• Teacher

SKILLS: • Farming Skills• Report writing• Computer Literacy• Project Management• Office management• Analytical Skills• Numerical Skills

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Bachelor of Education(B Ed) - University of North-west• Bachelor of Science in Education(Bsc Ed) – University of Bophuthatswana • Bethel Training College, High Primary Teachers Course 1-2• Bethel High School form 1-form 5

MOTIVATION: • To contribute to the growth of GEPF• To gain a meaningful understanding of the affairs of GEPF• To assist Pensioners to understand how GEPF operates and how it intends to improve the lives of Pensioners generally

Molete, Ramosala Matthews

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Teacher• Head of Division• Acting Principal • Monitor and evaluator for Census• Supervisor of Post Enumeration Survey

SKILLS: • Facilitation• Communication • Mentorship• Moderation• Material development• Conflict resolution

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Masters Degree in Teaching• Diploma in traffic management and project management• Bsc • Primary Teachers’ Certificate• Matric

MOTIVATION: I can manage and cope in any situation and work with different kind of persons. Out of 11 official languages I can talk, write; IsiXhosa, isiZulu, seTswana, sePedi, seSotho, English and Afrikaans.Am very good at working as a team.

Mehlomakulu, Zukiswa



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Acting Chief Director• Director: Transformation, HIV/Aids management• Director: Human Resource Management• Deputy Director: Performance Management• Assistant Director: Personnel Management• Administration clerkDevelop the HR management policy; evaluate all the projects in the dept on HIV/AIDS. Develop job evaluation structure in dept, job description policy and job evaluation policy. Conduct interviews of sustainable candidates for appointment. Develop HIV/AIDS policy and strategy dept; develop employee wellness program and strategy. Conduct peer educator program. Coordinate effective broad HIV/AIDS awareness; Manage donor funding from Norway for HIV/AIDS; research and impact analysis on HIV/AIDS in the dept and manage wellness programmes.SKILLS: • Strategic planning and Project management• Organization design and development• Research& Facilitation• Report writing • Applied research and investigation• Policy analysis and interpretation• Donor fundingEDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Certificate in Computer Literacy• Certificate in monitoring and evaluation in HIV/AIDS• Certificate in HIV/AIDS strategy• Certificate in Employee Wellness Program• Certificate in Leadership• Certificate in Strategic & Project management• Master degree in Public Administration • Master degree in HIV/AIDS management (Pholosophy)• Degree in Public Management• Diploma in Public Administration & HIV/AIDS management• Diploma in Organization and Method Study• Bopedi-Bapedi High School, 1972, Grade 12 Certificate MOTIVATION: To make a contribution to the success of the Board and provide public administration skills and knowledge to the satisfaction of the client of the Board by making recommendations to enable the leadership of the Board to make informed decisions.

Masemola, Mashomanye Kenneth

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Advance training in Trusteeship - 2002• Secretary for Department of transport – 1989-1994• Part time lecturer in Public finance - 1989• Secretary to the treasury – 1977 - 1989• Creditors Clerk, Debtors Clerk – 1973 - 1977• Assistant Secretary/Treasurer – 1967 – 1968Boards/Trade Association• Bophuthatswana National Assembly Pension Fund – 2009 - 2012• Chairperson – Road Safety Council – 1989 – 1994• Trustee – Community Medical Aid Scheme – 1999 – 2006• Deputy Chairperson – Gauteng Transport Permits Board – 2000 – 2011• Audit Committee Forum member – Institute of DirectorsCommunity Involvement• RDP Local Coordinator (Hebron Village)• Secretary – Bakwena ba Mogopa Land Claim Committee• Member – Fundraising committee – Akasia Church• Part-time Councillor – Tshwane - 2000-2011• Chairperson – hebron Communal Property Association• Member – Presidential Pardon reference group• Member – National political party liaison committee – 2000-2011SKILLS: • Good Analytical and Communication skills• Computer literate• Drawing up budgets, Procurement, Monitoring & Financial and narrative ReportingEDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Computer Literacy - Pretoria University - 1996 • Board Examination - Estate Agents Board - 1995• B Comm (Hons) Management - University of Northwest - 1988 • B Comm - University of the North - 1972 • Matric - Hebron Training Institution - 1966 MOTIVATION: I will abide by all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Fund and provisions of the King III Report. Will ensure that members interests are protected at all times. Will ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Fund and that financial affairs are in good standing.

Masilo, Benjamin Jeremiah Rankgatwe

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Ngidi, Msatshwa Hamilton

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • SAPS: Provincial Commissioner- 2004- 2009,- Manage the proactive and support services to minimize the incidents of crime. - Policing of Ports of Entry & exit and public gatherings- Investigations of Crime and Gathering Evidence- Gathering, Collating and Analysis of crime intelligence/ information- Implementation of human resources programs and procedures- Education, training and developments- Rendering of legal advice- Provision of communication services- Establishment/ maintenance of IT, Advisory/ Evaluation, Structures and systems• SAPS: Deputy Provincial Commissioner 1999- 2004 Ensure/ efficient:- Visible Policing, Operational Response, Protection and security, operational co-ordination, utilization of resources.• SAPS: Provincial Head Crime Prevention 1995- 1999- Co-ordination of Functions in visible policing/ crime prevention- Operational policing on protection of Monarch- Control human, physical and financial resources• SAPS: Provincial Communication Officer 1990- 1995: Manage the:-- Rendering of media coverage and relations- Promotion of interaction within SAPS, between SAPS, communities, NGO’s and Gov Institutions- Preservation and promotion of SAPS image.- Control human, physical and financial resources.• SAPS: District Detective Officer 1987-1990- Development and maintenance of strategic direction in the crime investigation- Rendering of investigation support- Management and Utilisation of resources.• Detective Branch Commander 1980-1987:- Crime investigation; provision of guidance and direction to investigators; - Utilization of informer/ intelligence; interpretation of crime threatSKILLS: • Administrator• interrogatorEDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Police Diploma- Department of Education and Culture: 1983-1985• Senior Certificate- 1974- Department of Bantu Education• Form2 (Std8)- Mpolweni Sec School: 1965- 1966MOTIVATION: I am a pensioner who understands the environment and have interest in seeing things done in the best interest of the pensioner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Appointed as a State Auditor in the Auditor General’s Office. The Office is mandated by the Constitution of RSA to audit and report on the accounts of all National, Provincial Departments, Municipalities and State entities.• Worked as a Consultant contracted by SAB&T to carry out an audit for the office of the Premier KZN on Human Resource Management IRO for EPMDs for 2012.• Worked for Ernst & Young advisory to assist Transnet for BBBEE verification.• Worked for Deloitte to assist the Dept of Sports & Recreation for the readiness in respect of the performance measure.• Worked for Inkombandlela/Sizwe Ntsaluba to assist in performing as audit in respect of the various phases of the project as required by BBBEE for the new King Shaka International Airport.

SKILLS: • Auditing • Financial Management

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Full member of Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (RGA) – Apr 1989 – March 2008• Associate General Accountant of SAICA - Aug 1998 – June 2004• Exempted from professional part 1&2 of ACCA - Dec 2003• CIS Post Qualifying Examination Programme - 1992 (Internal Auditing) • Final of CIS - 1985(ACIS)• Final ICB - 1980 (FICB)• Senior Certificate - 1973

MOTIVATION: As a Trustee, I will ensure that all acts, regulations and policies of the country are adhered to for the management of GEPF.I do have the necessary time to serve on the Board of Trustees.

Munasur, Amichand



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • 2010-2012 : Director - responsible for Advocacy and Social mobilization of Health Programmes • 2008-2010: District Manager, Directed implementation of District Health Systems and Primary Health Care functions • 2004-2008: Deputy Director Urban &Rural Health Development Manager at the national department of health, provided leadership and management of nodal health development.• 1996-2002: Potchefstroom Hospital Manager provided overall leadership and management of the entire hospital.• 1996 – 2002: Assistant director: Community health services, Established a Coordinated, comprehensive community health care model• 1980 – 1996: Comprehensive Professional Nurse, Provided midwifery, general and specialist clinical nursing services • 1976 – 1980: General Nurse and Midwifery trainee SKILLS: • Directive and Managerial skills in leading people and establish health care models • Financial management, Conflict Management, Mentoring, Coaching, Communication, Listening, Computer, Writing etcEDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • B.A Degree –Community health and nursing education • Diploma Clinical nursing science • Diploma Psychiatry nursing • Diploma general nursing science and midwifery • Senior Certificate, Huhudi High School MOTIVATION: • To share my 36 years in health experience with pensioners and plough back to South Africa in general, in line with the National Development Plan. • To contribute to lifelong learning and health heritage.• To help ensure total quality and a healthy life to pensioners and their beneficiaries by contributing to the joint planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects, eg. Healthy living, retirement planning etc.• To help with poverty alleviation and job creation initiatives for the Youth

Msindo-Mayeng, Nomvuselelo Elizabeth

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Senior Personnel Officer

SKILLS: • Leadership• Presentation• Administration• Extensive experience in HR pension issues• Excellent written and oral skills• Interpersonal skills• Communication skills

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Masters Degree in development (incomplete)• National Higher Diploma: Public management and administration• Short Course Certificate in human resources Management• Diploma Public Administration• Matric

MOTIVATION: • To contribute to the proper running of the GEPF• To identity problems affecting members and inform GEPF• To passionately impart knowledge to ignorant members who go hungry while their pensions are lying dormant in the fund

Montja, Kwena Gilbert

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Sergeant at the South African Police for 21 years until retirement. • Consultant at various Financial Institutions for more than 10 years• Branch Manager for Bayport Finance for a period of 3 years

SKILLS: • Bookkeeping• Ensure proper control of financial documents• Conflict resolution• Excellent Interpersonal communication• Fundraising

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Naturena Technikon – IT Bookkeeping & TAX • SAP Training College – National Diploma & Policing

MOTIVATION: As a Trustee, I intend to serve the members of the pension funds diligently and with utmost intergrity. I would like to set an example that even pensioners are capable of taking charge in their own issues.

Ntoto, Sandile Lennox

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Jan 2011- June 2013: Molemole Municipality: Limpopo. Municipal Manager• Nov 2005- December 2010: Office of the Premier, Limpopo Province (General Manager, Development Planning• Mar 2002- Nov2003: Lepelle Northern Water Board: Limpopo (General Manager, Corporate Services)• May 1996- Jan 2001: Northern District Council: Limpopo (Chief Executive)• April 1994- April 1996: Office of the Premier: Limpopo (RDP) Commissioner• March 1984- April 1994: Cosatu Food/Chemical Sectors (Provincial Organizing Secretary)• Nov1975- Feb 1984: AECI Ltd- Modderfontein Kempton Park. Plant Supervisor

SKILLS: • Financial Management• Strategic Management• Project and Development Management• Fundraising and Events Management• Minute Taking and Report Writing• Human Resource Management and Development• Organizational Development

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Present: Doctor of Philosophy (Development Studies)- University of Fort Hare• 2007: Applied Population Sciences Training & Research programme- University of KZN• 2002: Masters Degree: Development Studies- University of Limpopo• 2000: BA Degree- UNISA• 2000: Post graduate Diploma- UJ (RAU)

MOTIVATION: • 2002. Project Management- Executive Education Johannesburg• 1998. Basic Computer Skills- University of Johannesburg (RAU)• 1997. Project Planning and Management - Coady Institute Canada

Nkoana, Tswele David



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER• Managing Curriculum Implementation in Schools• Monitoring and Evaluation of functionality of SchoolsCHIEF EDUCATION PLANNER• Collating Education Statistics from School Annual Survey and providing same to various sections of the Education Department for planning purposes. PRINCIPAL EDUCATION PLANNER• Use education data for forecasting needs of the Department.PRINCIPAL & DEPUTY PRINCIPAL• Managing human and physical resources of schools.• Administering assets of schools.SKILLS: • Teaching skills & Interpersonal communication • Management & Administration • Leadership EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Msc. (Masters Degree in Educational Management and Administration (Edinburgh) (UK)(1986). Research dissertation. “Reflections on the processes of Curriculum Development for Black Primary Schools in South Africa 1986 FM. Ramphisa)• PGDED (Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Administration 1985.• BA Hons (UNISA) 1977.• BA (UNISA) 1975• SED (UNIN) (UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO)( 1973)• Matric – Sefakaola High School 1968MOTIVATION: I strongly believe that I am a suitable candidate for election as Board member of the GEPF for 2013. My experience as Teacher and Headmaster, as well on my vast knowledge and experience as education manager qualifies me to be on top of nominated candidates. I have the Will and Passion to help and support retirees regarding matters of the pensioners.If elected, I will concentrate on the following:• Identifying problems affecting pensioners and inform GEPF accordingly for action to be taken.• Commit myself to imparting knowledge and information to ignorant pensioners who go hungry while their pension is lying dormant in the TRUST FUND.

Ramphisa, Matheti Fraser

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Principal for 18 years• Worked as a Teacher at Nonzwakazi L/ HP • Marketer for Macmillans Books (Freelancer)• Presiding Officer for National Elections

SKILLS: • Good communication skills• Problem Solving abilities• Time Management• Negotiation and Interpersonal skills• Project Management• Working with Integrity• Computer Literate

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • University Of Pretoria - Further Diploma Education (FDE) 2006• Vista University - SED, Secondary Education Diploma 1990• Tertiary Education - Lovedale Training College, Teacher courses (PTC) 1975• Matric

MOTIVATION: I am confident, still energetic, have good communication, negotiation and problem solving skiils which makes it very easy for me to work with people. I can manage change.

Pakade, Nontuthuzelo Princess

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Principal • Head of Department• Assistant teacher

SKILLS: • Independent thinker• Communication• Computer literate• Reporting• Monitoring

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Tshwane University, 2005, B.Tech• Vista, 1996, Higher Education Diploma• Vista, 1990, Secondary Education Certificate• Vista, 1987, Secondary Education Certificate• H.P.T.C at St Chad’s College, 1969, Education Certificate• Seme secondary school, 1984, Std 10• Seme secondary school,1967, Junior Certificate

MOTIVATION: My motivation for consideration as a Trustee is to help the Board to raise the funds, to communicate with Pensioners by reporting and monitoring the Fund on their behalf.

Sehlako, Leuka Isaac

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • 1972- Joined the Department of Prisons• 1996- 2010: Area Commissioner od Zondwater, Witbank and Polokwane management areas• 1996- 2000: Served as a Director for the Public Servants Association (PSA)• 2000- 2004: Elected as Chairperson of the PSA Board; Member of the Audit Committee of the PSA• Also served as a Substitute Trustee for advocates “Myburgh and Daniels” on the Government Employees Pension Fund Board.• 2009- Present: Served on two GEPF committees, namely Finance and Audit and Governance and Legal.

SKILLS: • Eloquent Speaker• Can motivate audience• Problem solving• Idealized influence• Inspirational motivation SHORT COURSES ATTENDED- 1996 July - Full Range Leadership - Correctional Services - 17 Dimensions of which 14 were sufficient- 1996 Aug - Core Course for Senior Managers - SAMDI - 2002 May - Presidential Strategic Leadership Development Program - SAMDI - 2009 Aug - Mervyn King - "Corporate Governance for South Africa - What it means for you." Sandton

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: 1977: Matric- Private Studies1987: BA Penology Degree- UNISA1991: BA Penology Honors Degree-UNISA2010: LLB Degree - UNISA

MOTIVATION: • I would like to be a servant for the client. • I intend to give timeous and objective reporting• I also pledge attendance of all scheduled meetings unless seriously incapacitated

Sello, Maseo Paulus



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • A retired member of the South African Police Service.• Was elected by his peers as National Secretary of the League of Former Police Officials and Chairperson of the Westrand branch.• is a member of the management of the Group Branch: pensioners and the Secretary of the Pension committee of the PSA ( Public Servants Association)• Since 2008 till present he is a Trustee of Polmed Medical Aid Fund• Also serves on the Audit and Risk committee of Polmed Medical Aid Fund

SKILLS: Has made a thorough study of the Pension Act and Regulations and has a good working relationship with the members at the GPAA.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • National Diploma Police Administration obtained in 1982.• Attended various Trustee and other training courses with success and has vast experience of trusteeship.

MOTIVATION: As trustee of the GEPF his aim will be to have the spouses' pension benefits, as well as the yearly pension increases, revised and to keep GEPF financially sound.

Serfontein, Gideon Johannes Lieut-Col.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Member of Johannesburg College of Education Senate 1994-1998• Founding member of the Gauteng Education Labour Relations Bargaining Council• Provincial Chairman National Union of Educators (Gauteng) 1998-2002• National President of the National Association of Professional Teachers of South Africa (NAPTOSA) 2002-2004• Board member of Education Training and Development Practices SETA 2005- 2008• NAPTOSA Life Award recipient 2009- Ministerial appointment to the South African Qualifications Authority Board (SAQA) 2009- Trustee on the board of the Education Enlighten Trust (Hermanus) 2012 - Present- Mentor for the Independent Quality Assurance Agency (IQAA) 2009 - Present- 40 years at Mondeor Primary School Johannesburg (1969 - 2008)- 24 years as Headmaster of Mondeor Primary School (1985 - 2008)SKILLS: • Strategic planning• Reporting and editing• Quality assurance• InterviewingEDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Transvaal Teachers’ Diploma with distinction – Johannesburg College of Education (1966-1968)• Bachelor of Arts - UNISA 1980• Bachelor of Arts with Honours - University of Witwatersrand 1981• Master of Education - University of Johannesburg 1992MOTIVATION: As a recently retired educator, I am in a unique situation of having perspective of the world of work together with the current reality of life as a pensioner. This should enable me to add value on grass-roots issues confronted by GEPF.

Shutte, David Sayers

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Deputy Director: Department of Health KZN Provincial Administration.• Chief of Dental-Sub Region: Department of National Health• Senior Dentist: Self Employed (Private Practice)• Dentist: King Edward VIII Hospital• Board Member – SA Dental Technicians Council – 1995-1998 (Chairman: Disciplinary Committee)

SKILLS: • Report writing• Budget Formulation and Coordination• Fundraising• Planner• Monitoring and evaluation

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Financial management for Public Sector Managers • Policy formulation and implementation in the Public sector (Training for transformation) - 1994• Bachelor of Dental surgery - 1973• Matric Certificate - 1965

MOTIVATION: • I have an intense interest in Financial Markets, their movements and consequences.• I monitor business news and reports and their impact on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.• I manage my own portfolio of investments after retirement.• The protection of members lifesavings is important to me.

Vayej, Ahmed Cassim

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • New Life, Pharma Solutions – Chairman and Director, 2013 - Present • Limpopo Economic Development Agency – Director – 2013 - Present • South African Government Services : Government Official, 1995 – 1998• African National Congress (ANC), Observer Mission to the united Nations: Deputy Chief Representative, 1982-1994• African National Congress (ANC), Umkhonto Wesizwe “Spear of the Nation” : Senior Military Commander, 1979 -1982• African National Congress (ANC), Rome, Italy, Deputy Chief Representative, 1973 – 1979• Ministry of Information, Cairo, Egypt : Radio Announcer• African National Congress (ANC) Office, Cairo, Egypt, Office Administrator, 1965 – 1973• Military Academy, Soviet Union, 1962 – 1965• United Tobacco Company Limited, South Africa : Advertising Department, 1958 - 1962• United Tobacco Company Limited, South Africa : Sales Person, 1958• Amato Textile, Congo : Labourer, 1957SKILLS: • Report writing• Public speaking• Presentations• Interpersonal Communication• High Calibre Administration• Translation• Multi-lingualEDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Cinematography• Photography• MatricMOTIVATION: My exposure to various international platforms as a guest speaker, negotiator and a government representative will come as an asset and great value. I intend to fully represent all Pensioners at the Board

Simelane, Solomon David



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Current – involved in voluntary work coordinating Police elderly Care Fund in Mpumalanga Province• 1993 – Commissioner (Major-General) • 1991 – Deputy Commissioner• 1986 – Staff Officer• 1963 – Sergeant

SKILLS: • Negotiating • Leadership• Interpersonal Communication

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: • Public Management (University of PTA)• Top Level Management Development• Certificate in Riot and crowd control• Refresher promotion Course

MOTIVATION: Many of the African Pensioners in the rural areas are not aware of their rights and benefits as pensioners; as a result they are being abused by their dependants.I want to contribute by sharing my knowledge as an old Police Officer of their rights and responsibilities as contained in the Older persons’ Act. In the 18 years that I have been a pensioner, I have met a lot of pensioners that do not know their rights and as a result, they are suffering and not treated appropriately by those that should offer them service.

Zwane, Kekeke Samson

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