We were privileged to visit Eyethu Educare Centre at the Delft Community Library on Mandela Day. We devoted our 67 minutes making soup and distributing it to these precious little ones! We paid a visit to Delft Police Station to thank them for keeping our community safe!
May the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela echo in our hearts forever. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela
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During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. A woman with a heart of gold and the first female to be allowed to work in the JSE market hall - Shelli Ferreira, AMO Technical Administrator has been with the AMS for three and a half years, here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born at the Marymount hospital in Johannesburg. I attended the Holy Family convent and then Green Oaks Finishing School. After school my parents would not allow me to further my education. They believed girls did not need tertiary education. I was very fortunate to secure employment at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and became the first female to be allowed to work in the JSE market hall. I was 18 and this was a huge privilege.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I married at 22 and had my son two years later and twin daughters 21 months after that (sadly one of my daughters died, but she will always be remembered). After the birth of my son I was very honoured to be able to be a stay at home Mom which I continued to do until they were almost finished with school. It was the best job in the world. I then opened my own small business, selling teenage clothing. I moved to Cape Town 10 years ago and became an Estate Agent before joining Civair.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best thing that has happened to me in my time at AMS, is witnessing daily all the amazing work the rescue crew does to save lives and the worst was the loss of a work colleague and his young son.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “As my dream was to go to Hotel school, I would very much like to run a small boutique hotel or a B & B.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Gardening, sewing/quilting and spending time with my family and friends. In the last year I have become the granny to two beautiful babies so they fill a large amount of my time.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I would love to write a book.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The great team I work with and seeing the amazing work that is done by our organisation.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bedside lamp, clock radio (it gets switched on the minute my eyes open so I can find out what has happened in the world while I was sleeping), candles and a picture of my family.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Famous people and wealth do not impress me, so if I were to have dinner with anyone it would be my late husband who was one of the most intelligent people I have ever known, my two children as they have very interesting and diverse lives, Nelson Mandela for his compassion and caring nature and his immense ability to forgive which is a rare thing and Steve Jobs, not for his knowledge and wealth but for the inspirational lessons he learned just before his death.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I hope the traffic is not heavy today and I get to work safely and on time. Takes me 1 hr 15 min to get to work.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “My wedding day and then the birth of my three children.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A horticulturist. There is nothing more peaceful and rewarding than a beautiful garden.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Travel. Anytime, anywhere.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Besides my children and grandchildren then I would say my two furry children, 2 beautiful black cats.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Listen before you speak and always treat others how you wish to be treated yourself.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Lion – They protect their cubs no matter what comes their way, they are loving, loyal and affectionate, but don’t mess with the king.”
Any motto you live by? “TIME is the most precious gift you can give to anyone. Once a moment has passed you can never retrieve it, so spend quality time with your loved ones because life is very short.”
Meet our team ...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. A woman with a heart of gold and the first female to be allowed to work in the JSE market hall - Shelli Ferreira, AMO Technical Administrator has been with the AMS for three and a half years, here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born at the Marymount hospital in Johannesburg. I attended the Holy Family convent and then Green Oaks Finishing School. After school my parents would not allow me to further my education. They believed girls did not need tertiary education. I was very fortunate to secure employment at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and became the first female to be allowed to work in the JSE market hall. I was 18 and this was a huge privilege.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I married at 22 and had my son two years later and twin daughters 21 months after that (sadly one of my daughters died, but she will always be remembered). After the birth of my son I was very honoured to be able to be a stay at home Mom which I continued to do until they were almost finished with school. It was the best job in the world. I then opened my own small business, selling teenage clothing. I moved to Cape Town 10 years ago and became an Estate Agent before joining Civair.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best thing that has happened to me in my time at AMS, is witnessing daily all the amazing work the rescue crew does to save lives and the worst was the loss of a work colleague and his young son.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “As my dream was to go to Hotel school, I would very much like to run a small boutique hotel or a B & B.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Gardening, sewing/quilting and spending time with my family and friends. In the last year I have become the granny to two beautiful babies so they fill a large amount of my time.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I would love to write a book.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The great team I work with and seeing the amazing work that is done by our organisation.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bedside lamp, clock radio (it gets switched on the minute my eyes open so I can find out what has happened in the world while I was sleeping), candles and a picture of my family.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Famous people and wealth do not impress me, so if I were to have dinner with anyone it would be my late husband who was one of the most intelligent people I have ever known, my two children as they have very interesting and diverse lives, Nelson Mandela for his compassion and caring nature and his immense ability to forgive which is a rare thing and Steve Jobs, not for his knowledge and wealth but for the inspirational lessons he learned just before his death.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I hope the traffic is not heavy today and I get to work safely and on time. Takes me 1 hr 15 min to get to work.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “My wedding day and then the birth of my three children.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A horticulturist. There is nothing more peaceful and rewarding than a beautiful garden.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Travel. Anytime, anywhere.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Besides my children and grandchildren then I would say my two furry children, 2 beautiful black cats.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Listen before you speak and always treat others how you wish to be treated yourself.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Lion – They protect their cubs no matter what comes their way, they are loving, loyal and affectionate, but don’t mess with the king.”
Any motto you live by? “TIME is the most precious gift you can give to anyone. Once a moment has passed you can never retrieve it, so spend quality time with your loved ones because life is very short.”
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. A woman with a heart of gold and the first female to be allowed to work in the JSE market hall - Shelli Ferreira, AMO Technical Administrator has been with the AMS for three and a half years, here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born at the Marymount hospital in Johannesburg. I attended the Holy Family convent and then Green Oaks Finishing School. After school my parents would not allow me to further my education. They believed girls did not need tertiary education. I was very fortunate to secure employment at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and became the first female to be allowed to work in the JSE market hall. I was 18 and this was a huge privilege.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I married at 22 and had my son two years later and twin daughters 21 months after that (sadly one of my daughters died, but she will always be remembered). After the birth of my son I was very honoured to be able to be a stay at home Mom which I continued to do until they were almost finished with school. It was the best job in the world. I then opened my own small business, selling teenage clothing. I moved to Cape Town 10 years ago and became an Estate Agent before joining Civair.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best thing that has happened to me in my time at AMS, is witnessing daily all the amazing work the rescue crew does to save lives and the worst was the loss of a work colleague and his young son.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “As my dream was to go to Hotel school, I would very much like to run a small boutique hotel or a B & B.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Gardening, sewing/quilting and spending time with my family and friends. In the last year I have become the granny to two beautiful babies so they fill a large amount of my time.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I would love to write a book.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The great team I work with and seeing the amazing work that is done by our organisation.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bedside lamp, clock radio (it gets switched on the minute my eyes open so I can find out what has happened in the world while I was sleeping), candles and a picture of my family.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Famous people and wealth do not impress me, so if I were to have dinner with anyone it would be my late husband who was one of the most intelligent people I have ever known, my two children as they have very interesting and diverse lives, Nelson Mandela for his compassion and caring nature and his immense ability to forgive which is a rare thing and Steve Jobs, not for his knowledge and wealth but for the inspirational lessons he learned just before his death.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I hope the traffic is not heavy today and I get to work safely and on time. Takes me 1 hr 15 min to get to work.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “My wedding day and then the birth of my three children.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A horticulturist. There is nothing more peaceful and rewarding than a beautiful garden.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Travel. Anytime, anywhere.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Besides my children and grandchildren then I would say my two furry children, 2 beautiful black cats.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Listen before you speak and always treat others how you wish to be treated yourself.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Lion – They protect their cubs no matter what comes their way, they are loving, loyal and affectionate, but don’t mess with the king.”
Any motto you live by? “TIME is the most precious gift you can give to anyone. Once a moment has passed you can never retrieve it, so spend quality time with your loved ones because life is very short.”
Meet our team ...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. A woman with a heart of gold and the first female to be allowed to work in the JSE market hall - Shelli Ferreira, AMO Technical Administrator has been with the AMS for three and a half years, here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born at the Marymount hospital in Johannesburg. I attended the Holy Family convent and then Green Oaks Finishing School. After school my parents would not allow me to further my education. They believed girls did not need tertiary education. I was very fortunate to secure employment at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and became the first female to be allowed to work in the JSE market hall. I was 18 and this was a huge privilege.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I married at 22 and had my son two years later and twin daughters 21 months after that (sadly one of my daughters died, but she will always be remembered). After the birth of my son I was very honoured to be able to be a stay at home Mom which I continued to do until they were almost finished with school. It was the best job in the world. I then opened my own small business, selling teenage clothing. I moved to Cape Town 10 years ago and became an Estate Agent before joining Civair.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best thing that has happened to me in my time at AMS, is witnessing daily all the amazing work the rescue crew does to save lives and the worst was the loss of a work colleague and his young son.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “As my dream was to go to Hotel school, I would very much like to run a small boutique hotel or a B & B.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Gardening, sewing/quilting and spending time with my family and friends. In the last year I have become the granny to two beautiful babies so they fill a large amount of my time.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I would love to write a book.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The great team I work with and seeing the amazing work that is done by our organisation.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bedside lamp, clock radio (it gets switched on the minute my eyes open so I can find out what has happened in the world while I was sleeping), candles and a picture of my family.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Famous people and wealth do not impress me, so if I were to have dinner with anyone it would be my late husband who was one of the most intelligent people I have ever known, my two children as they have very interesting and diverse lives, Nelson Mandela for his compassion and caring nature and his immense ability to forgive which is a rare thing and Steve Jobs, not for his knowledge and wealth but for the inspirational lessons he learned just before his death.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I hope the traffic is not heavy today and I get to work safely and on time. Takes me 1 hr 15 min to get to work.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “My wedding day and then the birth of my three children.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A horticulturist. There is nothing more peaceful and rewarding than a beautiful garden.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Travel. Anytime, anywhere.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Besides my children and grandchildren then I would say my two furry children, 2 beautiful black cats.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Listen before you speak and always treat others how you wish to be treated yourself.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Lion – They protect their cubs no matter what comes their way, they are loving, loyal and affectionate, but don’t mess with the king.”
Any motto you live by? “TIME is the most precious gift you can give to anyone. Once a moment has passed you can never retrieve it, so spend quality time with your loved ones because life is very short.”
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If this guy received a rand every time someone called his name, he would be a rich man! Monré van der Merwe, IT Administrator has been with the organisation for almost three years and is definitely the most called upon person on a daily basis within our organisation. Here’s a look into his life…
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Vanderbijl Park, grew up in my favourite city - Cape Town, finished school in Centurion and then moved back to Cape Town to study and started working in the I.T. industry in 2006.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No, I’ve always been a computer geek.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best thing was being afforded the opportunity to work at AMS full time - I started working here as an outsourced I.T. engineer. The worst things are: hearing about Marc Lawson’s bike accident and finding out Johan Gill and his son passed away in a motor vehicle accident.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Being able to help those in need to make our country a better place.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Watching series and movies with my wife and our furry child (Nunu the most awesome cat in the world); online computer gaming; listening to music (from the heaviest metal, electro house, drum and bass, reggae, all the way to classical/orchestral); playing musical instruments (drumming, guitar and bass guitar); I’m also into cars and bikes (not so much these days, but I am passionate about them).”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a bit of a misanthrope at times.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Working with nice, friendly and reasonable people every day. I have worked with some rather nasty people in the past and I’m truly thankful for being able to work for an organisation filled with so many nice folks.”
What is on your bedside table? “A bed lamp and small speakers for playing music on my phone before bedtime.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley, Steve Jobs, Valentino Rossi and Darrel Abbott.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Thank goodness it’s Friday! I’m thankful to have a roof over my head, a wonderful wife at my side and to be hopeful for a better future! Positive thoughts go a long way.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I got engaged to my wife at Sea Point Nature Reserve.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a professional drummer for a successful band.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Good food.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The internet.”
What animal best represents you and why? “I’d probably have to go with a Lion (I am Leo by star sign too, not that I believe in that sort of thing) – They are majestic animals, compassionate and loving with their cubs, but don’t mess with them either.”
Any motto you live by? “Be an example in everything you do and good things will follow you.”
Meet our team ...
If this guy received a rand every time someone called his name, he would be a rich man! Monré van der Merwe, IT Administrator has been with the organisation for almost three years and is definitely the most called upon person on a daily basis within our organisation. Here’s a look into his life…
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Vanderbijl Park, grew up in my favourite city - Cape Town, finished school in Centurion and then moved back to Cape Town to study and started working in the I.T. industry in 2006.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No, I’ve always been a computer geek.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best thing was being afforded the opportunity to work at AMS full time - I started working here as an outsourced I.T. engineer. The worst things are: hearing about Marc Lawson’s bike accident and finding out Johan Gill and his son passed away in a motor vehicle accident.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Being able to help those in need to make our country a better place.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Watching series and movies with my wife and our furry child (Nunu the most awesome cat in the world); online computer gaming; listening to music (from the heaviest metal, electro house, drum and bass, reggae, all the way to classical/orchestral); playing musical instruments (drumming, guitar and bass guitar); I’m also into cars and bikes (not so much these days, but I am passionate about them).”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a bit of a misanthrope at times.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Working with nice, friendly and reasonable people every day. I have worked with some rather nasty people in the past and I’m truly thankful for being able to work for an organisation filled with so many nice folks.”
What is on your bedside table? “A bed lamp and small speakers for playing music on my phone before bedtime.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley, Steve Jobs, Valentino Rossi and Darrel Abbott.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Thank goodness it’s Friday! I’m thankful to have a roof over my head, a wonderful wife at my side and to be hopeful for a better future! Positive thoughts go a long way.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I got engaged to my wife at Sea Point Nature Reserve.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a professional drummer for a successful band.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Good food.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The internet.”
What animal best represents you and why? “I’d probably have to go with a Lion (I am Leo by star sign too, not that I believe in that sort of thing) – They are majestic animals, compassionate and loving with their cubs, but don’t mess with them either.”
Any motto you live by? “Be an example in everything you do and good things will follow you.”
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
If this guy received a rand every time someone called his name, he would be a rich man! Monré van der Merwe, IT Administrator has been with the organisation for almost three years and is definitely the most called upon person on a daily basis within our organisation. Here’s a look into his life…
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Vanderbijl Park, grew up in my favourite city - Cape Town, finished school in Centurion and then moved back to Cape Town to study and started working in the I.T. industry in 2006.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No, I’ve always been a computer geek.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best thing was being afforded the opportunity to work at AMS full time - I started working here as an outsourced I.T. engineer. The worst things are: hearing about Marc Lawson’s bike accident and finding out Johan Gill and his son passed away in a motor vehicle accident.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Being able to help those in need to make our country a better place.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Watching series and movies with my wife and our furry child (Nunu the most awesome cat in the world); online computer gaming; listening to music (from the heaviest metal, electro house, drum and bass, reggae, all the way to classical/orchestral); playing musical instruments (drumming, guitar and bass guitar); I’m also into cars and bikes (not so much these days, but I am passionate about them).”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a bit of a misanthrope at times.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Working with nice, friendly and reasonable people every day. I have worked with some rather nasty people in the past and I’m truly thankful for being able to work for an organisation filled with so many nice folks.”
What is on your bedside table? “A bed lamp and small speakers for playing music on my phone before bedtime.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley, Steve Jobs, Valentino Rossi and Darrel Abbott.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Thank goodness it’s Friday! I’m thankful to have a roof over my head, a wonderful wife at my side and to be hopeful for a better future! Positive thoughts go a long way.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I got engaged to my wife at Sea Point Nature Reserve.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a professional drummer for a successful band.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Good food.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The internet.”
What animal best represents you and why? “I’d probably have to go with a Lion (I am Leo by star sign too, not that I believe in that sort of thing) – They are majestic animals, compassionate and loving with their cubs, but don’t mess with them either.”
Any motto you live by? “Be an example in everything you do and good things will follow you.”
Meet our team ...
If this guy received a rand every time someone called his name, he would be a rich man! Monré van der Merwe, IT Administrator has been with the organisation for almost three years and is definitely the most called upon person on a daily basis within our organisation. Here’s a look into his life…
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Vanderbijl Park, grew up in my favourite city - Cape Town, finished school in Centurion and then moved back to Cape Town to study and started working in the I.T. industry in 2006.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No, I’ve always been a computer geek.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best thing was being afforded the opportunity to work at AMS full time - I started working here as an outsourced I.T. engineer. The worst things are: hearing about Marc Lawson’s bike accident and finding out Johan Gill and his son passed away in a motor vehicle accident.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Being able to help those in need to make our country a better place.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Watching series and movies with my wife and our furry child (Nunu the most awesome cat in the world); online computer gaming; listening to music (from the heaviest metal, electro house, drum and bass, reggae, all the way to classical/orchestral); playing musical instruments (drumming, guitar and bass guitar); I’m also into cars and bikes (not so much these days, but I am passionate about them).”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a bit of a misanthrope at times.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Working with nice, friendly and reasonable people every day. I have worked with some rather nasty people in the past and I’m truly thankful for being able to work for an organisation filled with so many nice folks.”
What is on your bedside table? “A bed lamp and small speakers for playing music on my phone before bedtime.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley, Steve Jobs, Valentino Rossi and Darrel Abbott.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Thank goodness it’s Friday! I’m thankful to have a roof over my head, a wonderful wife at my side and to be hopeful for a better future! Positive thoughts go a long way.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I got engaged to my wife at Sea Point Nature Reserve.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a professional drummer for a successful band.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Good food.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The internet.”
What animal best represents you and why? “I’d probably have to go with a Lion (I am Leo by star sign too, not that I believe in that sort of thing) – They are majestic animals, compassionate and loving with their cubs, but don’t mess with them either.”
Any motto you live by? “Be an example in everything you do and good things will follow you.”
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Today we introduce you to one of our team members whose heart is truly in the right place to serve humanity. Yusuf Vahed, has been with the organization for two and a half years and resides in the garden province (KwaZulu-Natal) located in the southeast of the country. Here’s what he had to say when we chatted to him …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Pietermaritzburg, lived in Greytown for six years and then moved to Estcourt. I grew up in Estcourt, schooled at Siraatul Haq Islamic School and matriculated in 2009. I got married in 2012. I was initially accepted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to study Pharmacy and a friend told me about the SAA Cadet programme which I was accepted into and completed my training at 43 Air School. Soon after I applied to AMS, and began working as a cadet pilot in January 2015.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, I worked for and am currently still involved with the Humanitarian NGO, The Al Imdaad Foundation.”
What’s the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best would be the re-opening of Estcourt airfield and being able to once again fly doctors to my hometown after seven years of the airfield being closed.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To learn to fly a helicopter.”
What do you do in your spare time? “On my off days, I spend a lot of time with my grandparents.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I do oil painting and can cook.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Making a difference in the life of a rural patient and the amazing team that I get to work with.”
What is on your bedside table? “An alarm clock, bedside lamp and my beard oil.”
If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would they be? “My paternal Grandparents whom I’ve never met.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Thanking the Almighty for a new day.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I got married.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I’ve always wanted to plan structures and build bridges. Perhaps being an architect or a civil engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Braai and fruits.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My wife and my family.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Charity will not decrease your wealth.”
Any motto you live by? “In working together, there is no limit to what we could all achieve in striving to serve Humanity”.
Meet our team ...
Today we introduce you to one of our team members whose heart is truly in the right place to serve humanity. Yusuf Vahed, has been with the organization for two and a half years and resides in the garden province (KwaZulu-Natal) located in the southeast of the country. Here’s what he had to say when we chatted to him …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Pietermaritzburg, lived in Greytown for six years and then moved to Estcourt. I grew up in Estcourt, schooled at Siraatul Haq Islamic School and matriculated in 2009. I got married in 2012. I was initially accepted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to study Pharmacy and a friend told me about the SAA Cadet programme which I was accepted into and completed my training at 43 Air School. Soon after I applied to AMS, and began working as a cadet pilot in January 2015.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, I worked for and am currently still involved with the Humanitarian NGO, The Al Imdaad Foundation.”
What’s the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best would be the re-opening of Estcourt airfield and being able to once again fly doctors to my hometown after seven years of the airfield being closed.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To learn to fly a helicopter.”
What do you do in your spare time? “On my off days, I spend a lot of time with my grandparents.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I do oil painting and can cook.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Making a difference in the life of a rural patient and the amazing team that I get to work with.”
What is on your bedside table? “An alarm clock, bedside lamp and my beard oil.”
If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would they be? “My paternal Grandparents whom I’ve never met.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Thanking the Almighty for a new day.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I got married.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I’ve always wanted to plan structures and build bridges. Perhaps being an architect or a civil engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Braai and fruits.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My wife and my family.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Charity will not decrease your wealth.”
Any motto you live by? “In working together, there is no limit to what we could all achieve in striving to serve Humanity”.
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Today we introduce you to one of our team members whose heart is truly in the right place to serve humanity. Yusuf Vahed, has been with the organization for two and a half years and resides in the garden province (KwaZulu-Natal) located in the southeast of the country. Here’s what he had to say when we chatted to him …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Pietermaritzburg, lived in Greytown for six years and then moved to Estcourt. I grew up in Estcourt, schooled at Siraatul Haq Islamic School and matriculated in 2009. I got married in 2012. I was initially accepted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to study Pharmacy and a friend told me about the SAA Cadet programme which I was accepted into and completed my training at 43 Air School. Soon after I applied to AMS, and began working as a cadet pilot in January 2015.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, I worked for and am currently still involved with the Humanitarian NGO, The Al Imdaad Foundation.”
What’s the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best would be the re-opening of Estcourt airfield and being able to once again fly doctors to my hometown after seven years of the airfield being closed.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To learn to fly a helicopter.”
What do you do in your spare time? “On my off days, I spend a lot of time with my grandparents.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I do oil painting and can cook.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Making a difference in the life of a rural patient and the amazing team that I get to work with.”
What is on your bedside table? “An alarm clock, bedside lamp and my beard oil.”
If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would they be? “My paternal Grandparents whom I’ve never met.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Thanking the Almighty for a new day.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I got married.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I’ve always wanted to plan structures and build bridges. Perhaps being an architect or a civil engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Braai and fruits.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My wife and my family.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Charity will not decrease your wealth.”
Any motto you live by? “In working together, there is no limit to what we could all achieve in striving to serve Humanity”.
Meet our team ...
Today we introduce you to one of our team members whose heart is truly in the right place to serve humanity. Yusuf Vahed, has been with the organization for two and a half years and resides in the garden province (KwaZulu-Natal) located in the southeast of the country. Here’s what he had to say when we chatted to him …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Pietermaritzburg, lived in Greytown for six years and then moved to Estcourt. I grew up in Estcourt, schooled at Siraatul Haq Islamic School and matriculated in 2009. I got married in 2012. I was initially accepted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to study Pharmacy and a friend told me about the SAA Cadet programme which I was accepted into and completed my training at 43 Air School. Soon after I applied to AMS, and began working as a cadet pilot in January 2015.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, I worked for and am currently still involved with the Humanitarian NGO, The Al Imdaad Foundation.”
What’s the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best would be the re-opening of Estcourt airfield and being able to once again fly doctors to my hometown after seven years of the airfield being closed.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To learn to fly a helicopter.”
What do you do in your spare time? “On my off days, I spend a lot of time with my grandparents.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I do oil painting and can cook.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Making a difference in the life of a rural patient and the amazing team that I get to work with.”
What is on your bedside table? “An alarm clock, bedside lamp and my beard oil.”
If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would they be? “My paternal Grandparents whom I’ve never met.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Thanking the Almighty for a new day.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I got married.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I’ve always wanted to plan structures and build bridges. Perhaps being an architect or a civil engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Braai and fruits.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My wife and my family.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Charity will not decrease your wealth.”
Any motto you live by? “In working together, there is no limit to what we could all achieve in striving to serve Humanity”.
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Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.