Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>New Opuwo Town Council COE Matjandjara Tjihuura-Katurota assumed duty last week, making her the first female to occupy this executive role here.<\/p>\nOn the day, she set the tone of what is to be expected at the council under her stewardship for the next five years.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should be very customer-oriented. We are not bosses in our offices; we are servants. So, let us be servants and serve the community with the dignity and respect they deserve. [The] second is time management, which is one of my highest expectations from each employee. Let us utilise the council\u2019s time effectively [with] no compromise. Any [form of] absenteeism will not be tolerated; please take it seriously,\u201d stressed Tjihuura-Katurota.<\/p>\n
In her congratulatory speech, Opuwo mayor Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo noted that the process of appointing the CEO had not taken long, and applauded the council for working together, despite their political affiliations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know from experience in Namibia that many local authorities are faced with challenges of appointing CEOs. It\u2019s taking years and years for CEOs to be appointed. The Opuwo Town Council had started timeously with the preparation for the appointment of the CEO, and it went very smoothly. Within three months, our CEO was appointed,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
She is also confident that Tjihuura-Katurota will deliver the council\u2019s five-year strategic plan.<\/p>\n
The mayor then urged the council and subordinates to render their full support to the new CEO in order to achieve the strategic objectives.<\/p>\n
Tjihuura-Katurota, a seasoned employee in the local authorities\u2019 sphere, took over from Petrus Shuuya, whose contract was not extended.<\/p>\n
She is a seasoned executive of 17 years, 14 of which were in financial management at various local authorities. Her current managerial role focuses on finances and assets.<\/p>\n
Her journey started up north at the Ruacana Town Council before moving to the Okahandja municipality. Before heading to Omaruru, she headed the finance and administration department at the Karibib municipality.<\/p>\n
A trained soldier, Tjihuura-Katurota has a master\u2019s degree in international business from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, and another in accounting from the University of Namibia.<\/p>\n
On his part, Kunene regional council chairperson Hendrik Gaobaeb cautioned the new office incumbent to avoid befriending council members and colleagues, noting that such an act causes instability and failures.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet the policies guide you. Straight in their faces, tell these councillors: \u2018There are no funds, you will not travel to Windhoek\u2019. You need that relationship to be kept, but if you try to buy them, it will not last long. Don\u2019t do those things, otherwise you will spoil your work. Meanwhile, don\u2019t give your councillors different treatment, including the staff members; give them equal treatment,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n
* Cecilia Xavier works for the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in Opuwo.<\/p>\n
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