On 6th October 2009, the Honourable Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Mr. Peter Letlhogonolo Siele bid farewell to the management team ahead of the end of his office term on the 16th of October 2009. In present was the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Segakweng Tsiane, accompanied by her two Deputies, Managers and Directors amongst others.
When directing the proceedings, the Permanent Secretary thanked the Minister for having served his term diligently and bringing in a wealth of experience. She pointed out that Minister Peter Siele is a veteran in this Ministry since he was once a public servant and having served in the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. She stated that she worked very well with Minister Siele under his guidance and leadership and expressed her gratitude for the good work they have accomplished together. Further, she stated that when Honourable Siele arrived in April 2008, the Ministry performance was low and almost on the wane. She said that through his visionary leadership the performance rating has tremendously improved and now he leaves it at a mark of 81.7%.
Other members of the management team took turns to wish the outgoing Minister well and blessings in his political campaign. When they took the floor, majority of them described Honourable Siele as a humble, charismatic and loving person. Minister Siele was idolized as a fatherly figure by many in this bureau.
Bidding farewell to staff, Minister Siele thanked those who attended the gathering and sited that his stay in this Ministry was soothing. He said that he found it easy to work with officeholders in this Ministry. Commenting further, he explained that there is a good working relationship and openness of officeholders in charge in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs.
Attendants applauded the Minister as he responded to their noble gestures with a big smile.
Employees are an asserts to the Ministry – Tsiane
The Permanent Secretary in the Minstry of Labour and Home Affairs, Mrs. Segakweng Tsiane told the Ministry employees that they are a very crucial assert and ambassadors to this organisation. She said this when addressing staff members in Southern and Lobatse Urban Districts in Lobatse Town Council Chambers on the 8th of October 2009. The objective of this gathering was to track and adjust performance and to share information. She stated that she was happy with the recent Ministry performance results in which it was accorded a staggering 81.7% on its latest review. She thanked the staff members for their contribution to the Ministry’s progress and dedicated this achievement to their improved working tendencies.