Moses Kotane Local Municipality (MKLM) continues to benefit from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Internship Programme, which has placed a cohort of interns across key municipal units, contributing meaningfully to service delivery and institutional capacity building.
The municipality’s Training & Skills Unit
welcomed COGTA representatives and described the importance continued support that NW COGTA provides to local government – Moses Kotane Local Municipality, particularly with regard to this internship programme. According to Manager of Skills Development Mr. Lekgotla Motlhabane, it significantly improves and elevates service delivery.
Ms Mokwena Pricilla, who is placed in the Performance Management System (PMS) Unit, expressed her appreciation for the opportunity, highlighting the programme’s role in bridging the gap between academic theory and practical workplace experience. “This internship has significantly enhanced my knowledge and prepared me for the realities of the workplace,” she said.
In the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department, intern Mr Teboho Mofokeng provides essential technical support, assisting with system maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure uninterrupted municipal operations.
Mr Thuto Makhubano, stationed in the Supply Chain Management Unit, is gaining valuable hands-on experience in procurement and compliance processes, while Mr Wiseman Tone, placed in the Water and Sanitation Unit, supports critical service delivery functions within the municipality.
The interns collectively expressed their gratitude to both COGTA and Moses Kotane Local Municipality for fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes professional growth and skills development, reaffirming their commitment to contributing towards improved service delivery for the community.
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Issued by Communications Unit