2 May 2025
Stellenbosch Municipality proudly celebrated its annual Long Service Awards Ceremony this past week (Friday, 25 May), recognising the exceptional dedication of staff who have devoted 10, 15, 20, 30, and even over 35 years to public service.
The ceremony honoured municipal officials from various departments – including engineering services, disaster management, fire and rescue, traffic, community development and communications and corporate service – who have worked tirelessly to ensure continuous and quality service delivery to all residents.
Executive Mayor Jeremy Fasser praised the commitment of the long-serving staff:
“These are the people who often work long and irregular hours — after hours, over weekends and during holidays — to ensure essential services continue for our residents. From water to electricity, area cleaning to disaster management, traffic services to fire services, communication services to community development — their dedication keeps our municipality running all year round.”
Special recognition was given to staff members with over 35 years and 30 years of service:
35 YEARS OF SERVICE
Daniel Hendricks
Ivor Theys
Jakobus Jacobs
Jan Van Der Westhuizen
Jaques Manuel
Malethu Dalicuba
Niklaas Johannes
Simon Julius
Willem Jacobus
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Anthea Thorpe
Christiaan Jafthas
Franklin Hadie
Kenny Alberts
Mzimeli Mju
Nicolene Erasmus
Phantsikwakhe Yoywana
Pieter Bailey
Quentin Van Kerwel
Thanduxolo Ncoko
Tilla Koegelenberg
Municipal Manager Geraldine Mettler also expressed her deep gratitude:
“Our officials are the backbone of this municipality. I thank each of them for their relentless efforts and loyalty throughout the years. Over 140 awards were handed over and I congratulate each recipient.”
Stellenbosch Municipality extends its heartfelt thanks to all long-serving staff members for their dedication and service excellence – an inspiring example of true public service commitment.
