Mahikeng – Mr Dipepeneneng Serage has been appointed as the Acting Head of Department (HOD) of the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development with effect from today, 01 August 2019. MEC Desbo Mohono made the announcement of Mr Serage’s appointment today, Thursday, 01 August 2019 during the Department’s Senior Management meeting.
Serage who is not new to the province, has been seconded from the National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development where he was serving as a Chief Director responsible for Biosecurity Services.
His appointment follows the expiry of employment contract of the former HoD.
Mr Serage is a professional with lot of experience in the agricultural sector and has held various senior positions in government including in this department where he previously served as the manager responsible for Structured Agricultural, Education and Training. It is expected that with his leadership skills and experience, Mr Serage will turn around performance of the department, strengthen leadership and ensure achievement of advanced agricultural and rural development services in the province.
MEC Desbo Mohono has wished the Acting HOD Serage well in his new responsibilities and urged management team and staff to accord him full cooperation as he discharges his duties.
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