WELCOME TO THE NEW MANAGER: BUDGET OFFICE

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Linda Nokama as the Manager: Budget Office of Langeberg Municipality, effective from 01 March 2024. Ms. Nokama brings with her a wealth of expertise in financial management and reporting, and we are confident that her leadership will greatly contribute to our organization's objectives.

In her new role, Ms. Nokama will be responsible for managing and evaluating the budget, managing municipal stores, assets, and insurance. Reporting directly to the Director: Financial Services, she will oversee the compilation of the budget, ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency. Her duties will also include implementing budget control measures in accordance with GRAP standards.

Ms. Nokama's qualifications speak volumes about her dedication to her profession. She is a certified chartered accountant with a postgraduate diploma in accounting science from UNISA and a B.Com. degree in accounting from UWC. Additionally, she has successfully passed board 1 and 2 exams from SAICA, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in her field.

With over six years of experience at the Auditor General of South Africa, where she audited various municipalities in the Western Cape, and two years as a Manager at the Western Cape Liquor Authority, Ms. Nokama brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. Her experience in fleet management, supply chain management, assets management and financial statement preparation will undoubtedly prove invaluable in her position at Langeberg Municipality.

In her own words, Ms. Nokama expresses her dedication to contributing to achieving clean audits and supporting the organization's strategic objectives. Her focus on upholding high ethical values and fostering the career development of her team members reflects her commitment to excellence and professionalism.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Ms. Linda Nokama on her well-deserved appointment. We have confidence that her specialist expertise will be instrumental in establishing appropriate processes and ensuring adherence to GRAP rules and other good accounting practices. We look forward to her valuable contributions to Langeberg Municipality.

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Nokama to her new role and wishing her every success in her endeavors.