The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Department has been recognised nationally for its outstanding service delivery by scooping a gold and silver award at the annual Pragma Awards held recently in Gauteng. The Pragma Physical Asset Management Awards recognises participating companies for their excellent performance in physical asset management.
The department’s Technical Support Services Branch: Electrical Support Services Division was the overall and Gold Award winner. The Technical Support Services Branch: Fleet Management and Maintenance Services Division received the Silver Award.
Electrical Support Services provides services in civil and facilities management, capital projects, electrical installations, maintenance and repairs, transformer and switchgear refurbishment and corrosion prevention management.
Councillor Shehaam Sims, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, congratulated the teams and the department on the prestigious awards. “This award underscores this administration’s commitment to building a well-run City.”
“The achievements of the Electricity Department are a source of pride and inspiration to all of us. I am delighted to know that so many others appreciate the Department’s outstanding work. It is always a pleasure to see staff receiving the recognition and applause they deserve. The willingness of staff to go the extra mile on a daily basis has paid off and we are all fortunate to benefit from the Department’s daily contributions,” said Councillor Sims.
Councillor Sims commended the leadership of the department, and encouraged them to continue in their efforts to provide an excellent service to residents across the city. “The calibre of this work is exceptional, and it has a major impact in guiding the department’s work in the years ahead. Thank you for inspiring this team to such a successful outcome, and thanks to all of you for your exceptional work,” she added.
“Over the last six financial years since 2005, the department has continued to improve. The ideas and innovative thinking from the whole Electricity Department has energized everyone to take the Department to the next level. The team worked hard to ensure that the 2011/2012 financial year was a success, and we appreciate the hard work from all colleagues. The enthusiasm and leadership’s ability to motivate employees has resulted in a significant increase in productivity. As we enter the 2012/2013 financial year, I encourage all colleagues to keep up the good work,” she said.
