TEAM INSPIRE

In 2022 we identified some gaps that we needed to plug (a) focus on branding following our name change as well as (b) building local partnerships (c) streamlining our HR processes and procedures since our previous HR Officer bid farewell to IMH in December 2022. In March 2022, Sanchia Matthysen was appointed as the Team Lead for the Siyaphambili Program. The word Siyaphambili means to move /journey forward and this is exactly what she has done, her skills and competencies, coupled with her attention to detail and her loyalty and dedication led to her successfully taking up this new and challenging opportunity. We wish her well in her new role, confident that her contributions will assist in taking IMH forward.

“Many years ago, as part of my grieving process I started studying for my degree in accounting. Through all life’s ups and down and whilst full time employed, I finally completed my Bachelor degree of Commerce in Business Informatics in 2023. This degree has helped me immensely in understanding Business procedures and business ITC systems. My majors were Accounting, Internal Auditing, Management and IT systems. But the reason why I chose this degree is to help the organisation restructure their IT systems, assisting towards developing an efficient and effective communication system. Unfortunately, this has been a slow process because of financial restrictions but last year the finance department has been moving in this direction and saving money. It is through perseverance that I have obtained my goal, which today I am glad to say I have gained more than a degree. I have gained satisfaction in the fact that I reached a goal and I have gained knowledge in my career path”.

Nombulelo Hompa is a social worker by profession. She joined the IMH team in 2018 initially as a house parent at Herberg Residential Facility. She was determined
to gain work experience despite IMH not having a SW position. She was focused on her career goals whilst doing a great job as a house parent and immediately when a position as a social worker became available naturally she was appointed.

In 2022, the Khatala project was briefly left without a team lead and she held the project together. She did not only focus on her scope but also made sure that communication with Wellness Warriors project volunteers was not compromised.

Nombulelo adapts easily. We regard her as a genuine support and admire her initiative as she innovates and inspires within the Khatala project, which we see as organic and ground-breaking. She juggles roles from programme management to administration. She prepared requisition forms and ensured that all required attaching documents were made available during and after each activity. This is a pledge that Nombulelo will commit to: She will never compromise the project’s financial responsibilities. It is a cornerstone of the principles underpinning IMH. She coordinated logistics and organised refreshments during activities. She even provided driving services when support staff were not available.

Buli (as known at IMH) is not scared to ask. She wants to have clarity about the project and the anticipated outcomes. Consultation happens on an ad hoc basis with her because she doesn’t want to make mistakes. Constructive criticism does not discourage her. She availed herself to welcome and be at the forefront of the orientation of three new project employees and has been able to give constructive feedback on the exercise.
Buli is an exemplary employee displaying passion, dedication, and loyalty to the project, her team, the community volunteers, and IMH.

Thank you, Buli. IMH acknowledges and values you as a staff member. May your journey at IMH be a long and fulfilling one. Congratulations on your award!