Graduating with service excellence

Gallagher Estate Managing Director Andrew Dunkley congratulates an elated Piet Majatladi, who received a special mention at the graduation ceremony.

All smiles, the March 2008 graduating class.

Gallagher Managing Director Andrew Dunkley with top student Tshikane Shibambo.

Dr Charmaine Diamond, School of Service Excellence with Jonathan Cele, Patience Ngcwabe and Piet Majatladi, who received special mention for their consistent hard work and commitment.

Top performers: Thembeka Kubheka (joint 3rd place), Tshikani Shibambo (Top Student), Gallagher Managing Director Andrew Dunkley, Fernando Fontes, Training Programme Officer at Gallagher; Nomathemba Mhlongo (2nd place) and Khanyisile Moloi (joint 3rd place).

Gallagher Estate Conference & Exhibition Centre celebrated a year of training and upliftment success with the graduation of its 3rd intake of in-house trained and certified Food & Beverage Service Personnel.

The graduating class was honoured at a ceremony on Friday, 7 March 2008. Among the students that claimed accolades were Patience Ngcwabe, Jonathan Cele and Piet Majatladi - who received special mentions for their hard work, loyalty and commitment.

Four learners received special congratulations for standing out amongst their peers: Khanyisile Moloi and Thembeka Khubheka were awarded joint 3rd place in a managers' vote for the top learner in both the academic and practical components of the course. Nomathemba Mhlongo was placed 2nd, with Tshikani Shibambo selected as the overall winner.