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MTC staff join transport unit
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- 18 October 2012
AS the Metropolitan Trading Company is wound up, its staff – who have been responsible for station management duties – have been absorbed into the transport department.
STATION management staff members who were previously part of the Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) have now become part of the transport department.
The MTC has been responsible for station management duties, including provision of station staff, security and cleaning services since Rea Vaya began operations in 2009. But as part of the City’s institutional review, the MTC is to be dissolved and its Rea Vaya staff have joined the City’s transport department.
Delighted staff were welcomed on 2 October. Clad in their dark blue Rea Vaya uniforms, they arrived early to receive the good news. Among them are cashiers, station marshals, and ambassadors.
They were welcomed with a series of warm talks and encouragement from Rea Vaya’s top management. Project manager Jacques van Zijl told the staff to be at home and to maximise the opportunity given to them.
“Remember, first impressions are long lasting. You have been an important part of this company and we hope you will continue working. You are the ambassadors [of the] Rea Vaya brand,” he said. “Being a leader, Rea Vaya must remain a leader. Quality and passenger service is what we are all about. Our mission is to grow Rea Vaya into a big network.”
He encouraged staff to voice any issues of concern. “Here we believe in communication.”
Echoing Van Zijl’s sentiments, Jeff Ngcobo, Rea Vaya’s director of operations, also encouraged them to keep the fire burning. “Our business is about bringing dignity to the public transport industry, and to achieve that we need you. Let us respect our jobs and our passengers because they are valuable to us.”
He thanked the staff for doing a stellar job during the football World Cup in 2010, and reminded them of the upcoming 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, when Joburg would again be in the spotlight. “The world will have its eye on us again next year. It is up to us to provide them with the best service,” he said.
Senior staff from MTC also had kind words. Sbelo Mthembu, the industry relations officer at the company, said: “We are really thankful to you for being committed to your jobs, reporting for work on time, wearing uniforms at all times. We wish you well.”
Staff had many questions, many of which were human resources related. On hand to respond to queries was Mbali Nchunu, the City’s senior human resources manager handling the transport portfolio.
She explained that the staff were entitled to full City benefits and that they were all permanently employed. She also urged them to take advantage of City bursary schemes to improve themselves by furthering their studies.
“Aim higher, set yourselves targets. In the next five years you should not be where you are. Chances of growth are greater in the City.”
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