Complements the local road ambulance services by providing rapid emergency aero-medical transportation of patients who are critically ill or injured.
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Meet our team
Today our platform of getting to know our team allows us to introduce Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT) at our Cape Town operation. Here’s a look into his world …
How long have you been with AMS? “I have been employed at Air Mercy Service (AMS) for the past four years, two years at the clinic and two years flight operations and loving it.”
Tell us about yourself? “I was born and raised in Grassy Park, Cape Town. I attended St Anne’s Primary School, I matriculated at Grassy Park High School. I completed my Diploma in Electrical Engineering Heavy Current, completed my Basic Ambulance course at the Metro College and ECT at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). I have been active as a METRO volunteer for the past six years and I love giving time back to the community.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, I have been active in the electrical and mechanical trade but the medical field was always my passion and still is.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “I always find flying very interesting and it’s fascinating how the aircraft works, I would love to master the skill of flying the aircraft.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend time with my friends, family and my special lady. I enjoy fun times at family functions or being out around nature and having to spend time on the road being operational at METRO.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I can be shy at times and very active at church.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The ability to interact with patients in terms of patient care, to make them feel comfortable. Good and happy is the ability to fly and make a difference in someone's life but not just that, also to save lives. Every day is different never the same and always learning.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bed lamp and books.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Chris Barnard.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The happiest day of my life was helping a lady that was giving birth in her car at Kenilworth centre and delivered twins and one of the twins was named after me.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “That would be running this country so I can restore the madness that's going on.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I love chocolate.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Lol having fun most important.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Best advice will definitely be - never listen to what people have to say about you, or what they think of you. If you pay attention to what they say, you will get nowhere in life, which is so true.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Lol that will have to be a bear as it has two sides good and bad.”
Any motto you live by? “Hard work always pays off at the end and never judge a book by its cover, open it and read it.”
Meet our team
Today our platform of getting to know our team allows us to introduce Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT) at our Cape Town operation. Here’s a look into his world …
How long have you been with AMS? “I have been employed at Air Mercy Service (AMS) for the past four years, two years at the clinic and two years flight operations and loving it.”
Tell us about yourself? “I was born and raised in Grassy Park, Cape Town. I attended St Anne’s Primary School, I matriculated at Grassy Park High School. I completed my Diploma in Electrical Engineering Heavy Current, completed my Basic Ambulance course at the Metro College and ECT at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). I have been active as a METRO volunteer for the past six years and I love giving time back to the community.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, I have been active in the electrical and mechanical trade but the medical field was always my passion and still is.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “I always find flying very interesting and it’s fascinating how the aircraft works, I would love to master the skill of flying the aircraft.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend time with my friends, family and my special lady. I enjoy fun times at family functions or being out around nature and having to spend time on the road being operational at METRO.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I can be shy at times and very active at church.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The ability to interact with patients in terms of patient care, to make them feel comfortable. Good and happy is the ability to fly and make a difference in someone's life but not just that, also to save lives. Every day is different never the same and always learning.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bed lamp and books.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Chris Barnard.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The happiest day of my life was helping a lady that was giving birth in her car at Kenilworth centre and delivered twins and one of the twins was named after me.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “That would be running this country so I can restore the madness that's going on.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I love chocolate.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Lol having fun most important.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Best advice will definitely be - never listen to what people have to say about you, or what they think of you. If you pay attention to what they say, you will get nowhere in life, which is so true.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Lol that will have to be a bear as it has two sides good and bad.”
Any motto you live by? “Hard work always pays off at the end and never judge a book by its cover, open it and read it.”
Meet our team
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Meet our team
Today our platform of getting to know our team allows us to introduce Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT) at our Cape Town operation. Here’s a look into his world …
How long have you been with AMS? “I have been employed at Air Mercy Service (AMS) for the past four years, two years at the clinic and two years flight operations and loving it.”
Tell us about yourself? “I was born and raised in Grassy Park, Cape Town. I attended St Anne’s Primary School, I matriculated at Grassy Park High School. I completed my Diploma in Electrical Engineering Heavy Current, completed my Basic Ambulance course at the Metro College and ECT at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). I have been active as a METRO volunteer for the past six years and I love giving time back to the community.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, I have been active in the electrical and mechanical trade but the medical field was always my passion and still is.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “I always find flying very interesting and it’s fascinating how the aircraft works, I would love to master the skill of flying the aircraft.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend time with my friends, family and my special lady. I enjoy fun times at family functions or being out around nature and having to spend time on the road being operational at METRO.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I can be shy at times and very active at church.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The ability to interact with patients in terms of patient care, to make them feel comfortable. Good and happy is the ability to fly and make a difference in someone's life but not just that, also to save lives. Every day is different never the same and always learning.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bed lamp and books.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Chris Barnard.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The happiest day of my life was helping a lady that was giving birth in her car at Kenilworth centre and delivered twins and one of the twins was named after me.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “That would be running this country so I can restore the madness that's going on.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I love chocolate.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Lol having fun most important.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Best advice will definitely be - never listen to what people have to say about you, or what they think of you. If you pay attention to what they say, you will get nowhere in life, which is so true.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Lol that will have to be a bear as it has two sides good and bad.”
Any motto you live by? “Hard work always pays off at the end and never judge a book by its cover, open it and read it.”
Meet our team
Today our platform of getting to know our team allows us to introduce Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT) at our Cape Town operation. Here’s a look into his world …
How long have you been with AMS? “I have been employed at Air Mercy Service (AMS) for the past four years, two years at the clinic and two years flight operations and loving it.”
Tell us about yourself? “I was born and raised in Grassy Park, Cape Town. I attended St Anne’s Primary School, I matriculated at Grassy Park High School. I completed my Diploma in Electrical Engineering Heavy Current, completed my Basic Ambulance course at the Metro College and ECT at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). I have been active as a METRO volunteer for the past six years and I love giving time back to the community.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, I have been active in the electrical and mechanical trade but the medical field was always my passion and still is.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “I always find flying very interesting and it’s fascinating how the aircraft works, I would love to master the skill of flying the aircraft.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend time with my friends, family and my special lady. I enjoy fun times at family functions or being out around nature and having to spend time on the road being operational at METRO.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I can be shy at times and very active at church.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The ability to interact with patients in terms of patient care, to make them feel comfortable. Good and happy is the ability to fly and make a difference in someone's life but not just that, also to save lives. Every day is different never the same and always learning.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bed lamp and books.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Chris Barnard.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The happiest day of my life was helping a lady that was giving birth in her car at Kenilworth centre and delivered twins and one of the twins was named after me.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “That would be running this country so I can restore the madness that's going on.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I love chocolate.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Lol having fun most important.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Best advice will definitely be - never listen to what people have to say about you, or what they think of you. If you pay attention to what they say, you will get nowhere in life, which is so true.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Lol that will have to be a bear as it has two sides good and bad.”
Any motto you live by? “Hard work always pays off at the end and never judge a book by its cover, open it and read it.”
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Meet our Team ...
Today we get to know Jocelyn Park-Ross affectionately known as Jo, Clinical Training and Development based at our Head office. Here’s a look into her world…
How long have you been with AMS? “I started flying with AMS in 2012 when I worked for the provincial ambulance service and have worked here since 2014 as a flight paramedic at Cape Town base. A year ago I moved from Cape Town base into Head Office to take up a clinical training post.”
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Cape Town but grew up in Blantyre in Malawi where my Dad worked as an engineer building ships, schools, and dry docks– we moved to Cape Town in 1999, where I completed my High School studies at Westerford . I studied to be a paramedic at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). I have a little sister who is my favourite person in the world.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a horse riding instructor during university and briefly as a dancer during the soccer world cup.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend time with friends, ride my horse, and drink gin. I love travelling, especially around Africa. I love anything to do with the ocean. I also go scuba diving as much as I can, just In case my research supervisor is reading this – I also spend a lot of time working on my Master’s thesis!”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I love plants – possibly an obsessive amount.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I love that every day is different. My job includes clinical training, clinical governance, development of course materials, setting up new bases, flight paramedic shifts and everything in between. I love the people here at AMS and the passion they bring to their jobs.”
What is on your bedside table?
Flowers, always!
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I would give them all up to have dinner with my grandmother who passed away last year. I miss her terribly and I need her sweet chilli jam recipe.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I would be a dive leader on a dive boat anywhere in the Caribbean (although after one day, I may just stay forever).”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “A mentor taught me to be solid about my goals but flexible about my methods of reaching them, and that being kind is more important than being right.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we get to know Jocelyn Park-Ross affectionately known as Jo, Clinical Training and Development based at our Head office. Here’s a look into her world…
How long have you been with AMS? “I started flying with AMS in 2012 when I worked for the provincial ambulance service and have worked here since 2014 as a flight paramedic at Cape Town base. A year ago I moved from Cape Town base into Head Office to take up a clinical training post.”
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Cape Town but grew up in Blantyre in Malawi where my Dad worked as an engineer building ships, schools, and dry docks– we moved to Cape Town in 1999, where I completed my High School studies at Westerford . I studied to be a paramedic at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). I have a little sister who is my favourite person in the world.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a horse riding instructor during university and briefly as a dancer during the soccer world cup.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend time with friends, ride my horse, and drink gin. I love travelling, especially around Africa. I love anything to do with the ocean. I also go scuba diving as much as I can, just In case my research supervisor is reading this – I also spend a lot of time working on my Master’s thesis!”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I love plants – possibly an obsessive amount.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I love that every day is different. My job includes clinical training, clinical governance, development of course materials, setting up new bases, flight paramedic shifts and everything in between. I love the people here at AMS and the passion they bring to their jobs.”
What is on your bedside table?
Flowers, always!
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I would give them all up to have dinner with my grandmother who passed away last year. I miss her terribly and I need her sweet chilli jam recipe.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I would be a dive leader on a dive boat anywhere in the Caribbean (although after one day, I may just stay forever).”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “A mentor taught me to be solid about my goals but flexible about my methods of reaching them, and that being kind is more important than being right.”
Meet our Team ...
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Meet our Team ...
Today we get to know Jocelyn Park-Ross affectionately known as Jo, Clinical Training and Development based at our Head office. Here’s a look into her world…
How long have you been with AMS? “I started flying with AMS in 2012 when I worked for the provincial ambulance service and have worked here since 2014 as a flight paramedic at Cape Town base. A year ago I moved from Cape Town base into Head Office to take up a clinical training post.”
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Cape Town but grew up in Blantyre in Malawi where my Dad worked as an engineer building ships, schools, and dry docks– we moved to Cape Town in 1999, where I completed my High School studies at Westerford . I studied to be a paramedic at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). I have a little sister who is my favourite person in the world.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a horse riding instructor during university and briefly as a dancer during the soccer world cup.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend time with friends, ride my horse, and drink gin. I love travelling, especially around Africa. I love anything to do with the ocean. I also go scuba diving as much as I can, just In case my research supervisor is reading this – I also spend a lot of time working on my Master’s thesis!”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I love plants – possibly an obsessive amount.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I love that every day is different. My job includes clinical training, clinical governance, development of course materials, setting up new bases, flight paramedic shifts and everything in between. I love the people here at AMS and the passion they bring to their jobs.”
What is on your bedside table?
Flowers, always!
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I would give them all up to have dinner with my grandmother who passed away last year. I miss her terribly and I need her sweet chilli jam recipe.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I would be a dive leader on a dive boat anywhere in the Caribbean (although after one day, I may just stay forever).”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “A mentor taught me to be solid about my goals but flexible about my methods of reaching them, and that being kind is more important than being right.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we get to know Jocelyn Park-Ross affectionately known as Jo, Clinical Training and Development based at our Head office. Here’s a look into her world…
How long have you been with AMS? “I started flying with AMS in 2012 when I worked for the provincial ambulance service and have worked here since 2014 as a flight paramedic at Cape Town base. A year ago I moved from Cape Town base into Head Office to take up a clinical training post.”
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Cape Town but grew up in Blantyre in Malawi where my Dad worked as an engineer building ships, schools, and dry docks– we moved to Cape Town in 1999, where I completed my High School studies at Westerford . I studied to be a paramedic at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). I have a little sister who is my favourite person in the world.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a horse riding instructor during university and briefly as a dancer during the soccer world cup.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend time with friends, ride my horse, and drink gin. I love travelling, especially around Africa. I love anything to do with the ocean. I also go scuba diving as much as I can, just In case my research supervisor is reading this – I also spend a lot of time working on my Master’s thesis!”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I love plants – possibly an obsessive amount.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I love that every day is different. My job includes clinical training, clinical governance, development of course materials, setting up new bases, flight paramedic shifts and everything in between. I love the people here at AMS and the passion they bring to their jobs.”
What is on your bedside table?
Flowers, always!
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I would give them all up to have dinner with my grandmother who passed away last year. I miss her terribly and I need her sweet chilli jam recipe.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I would be a dive leader on a dive boat anywhere in the Caribbean (although after one day, I may just stay forever).”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “A mentor taught me to be solid about my goals but flexible about my methods of reaching them, and that being kind is more important than being right.”
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Meet our Team ...
Today we get to know one of our National Operations Centre (NOC) Assistant’s a little better. Nolan Walters has been with the organisation for three years and is one of the members of a small team of dedicated individuals who ensures delivery of appropriate resources to those in need of specialised air ambulance and rescue assistance. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Cape Town, grew up in Belhar and is still currently residing there, just a few houses away from where I used to reside with my parents.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I did a course in Computer Software after I matriculated, then left to start my career in the medical field while working in retail part time.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Different types of welding.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Besides studying now or spending time with my family, I work on my unfinished project racing car.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I talk a lot once I get started – never knew that till the day my wife started pointing it out.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Everything, I don’t have the most exciting job but seeing others do the exciting stuff gets me all excited.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, my son’s two dolls, my son’s rattle toy and the TV remote - my things got chucked into the drawer when my son was born.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My four grandparents and my father’s eldest brother I never got to meet.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I need to get up and get ready for work, but found myself waking up +-6 minutes later thinking the same thing but just with a more serious attitude.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The birth of my son.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Give underprivileged kids the time of their lives.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Adrenaline rush.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Spending time in the garage.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Forget about what others have to say about you, just focus on yourself and what you are doing.”
Any motto you live by? “Just live life and keep smiling.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we get to know one of our National Operations Centre (NOC) Assistant’s a little better. Nolan Walters has been with the organisation for three years and is one of the members of a small team of dedicated individuals who ensures delivery of appropriate resources to those in need of specialised air ambulance and rescue assistance. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Cape Town, grew up in Belhar and is still currently residing there, just a few houses away from where I used to reside with my parents.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I did a course in Computer Software after I matriculated, then left to start my career in the medical field while working in retail part time.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Different types of welding.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Besides studying now or spending time with my family, I work on my unfinished project racing car.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I talk a lot once I get started – never knew that till the day my wife started pointing it out.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Everything, I don’t have the most exciting job but seeing others do the exciting stuff gets me all excited.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, my son’s two dolls, my son’s rattle toy and the TV remote - my things got chucked into the drawer when my son was born.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My four grandparents and my father’s eldest brother I never got to meet.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I need to get up and get ready for work, but found myself waking up +-6 minutes later thinking the same thing but just with a more serious attitude.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The birth of my son.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Give underprivileged kids the time of their lives.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Adrenaline rush.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Spending time in the garage.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Forget about what others have to say about you, just focus on yourself and what you are doing.”
Any motto you live by? “Just live life and keep smiling.”
Meet our Team ...
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Meet our Team ...
Today we get to know one of our National Operations Centre (NOC) Assistant’s a little better. Nolan Walters has been with the organisation for three years and is one of the members of a small team of dedicated individuals who ensures delivery of appropriate resources to those in need of specialised air ambulance and rescue assistance. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Cape Town, grew up in Belhar and is still currently residing there, just a few houses away from where I used to reside with my parents.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I did a course in Computer Software after I matriculated, then left to start my career in the medical field while working in retail part time.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Different types of welding.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Besides studying now or spending time with my family, I work on my unfinished project racing car.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I talk a lot once I get started – never knew that till the day my wife started pointing it out.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Everything, I don’t have the most exciting job but seeing others do the exciting stuff gets me all excited.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, my son’s two dolls, my son’s rattle toy and the TV remote - my things got chucked into the drawer when my son was born.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My four grandparents and my father’s eldest brother I never got to meet.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I need to get up and get ready for work, but found myself waking up +-6 minutes later thinking the same thing but just with a more serious attitude.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The birth of my son.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Give underprivileged kids the time of their lives.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Adrenaline rush.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Spending time in the garage.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Forget about what others have to say about you, just focus on yourself and what you are doing.”
Any motto you live by? “Just live life and keep smiling.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we get to know one of our National Operations Centre (NOC) Assistant’s a little better. Nolan Walters has been with the organisation for three years and is one of the members of a small team of dedicated individuals who ensures delivery of appropriate resources to those in need of specialised air ambulance and rescue assistance. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Cape Town, grew up in Belhar and is still currently residing there, just a few houses away from where I used to reside with my parents.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I did a course in Computer Software after I matriculated, then left to start my career in the medical field while working in retail part time.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Different types of welding.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Besides studying now or spending time with my family, I work on my unfinished project racing car.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I talk a lot once I get started – never knew that till the day my wife started pointing it out.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Everything, I don’t have the most exciting job but seeing others do the exciting stuff gets me all excited.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, my son’s two dolls, my son’s rattle toy and the TV remote - my things got chucked into the drawer when my son was born.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My four grandparents and my father’s eldest brother I never got to meet.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I need to get up and get ready for work, but found myself waking up +-6 minutes later thinking the same thing but just with a more serious attitude.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The birth of my son.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Give underprivileged kids the time of their lives.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Adrenaline rush.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Spending time in the garage.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Forget about what others have to say about you, just focus on yourself and what you are doing.”
Any motto you live by? “Just live life and keep smiling.”
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Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Tryphina Kopies, General Assistant based at Head office. Tryphina has been part of the team for nine months and ensures that our facilities are kept in pristine condition. Here’s a look into Tryphina’s world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in the Eastern Cape in a place called Endwe.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked at Lapro in Johannesburg.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Sewing.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I go out or bond with my family.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with different people.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I have three in mind Bonang Matheba, Oprah Winfrey and Basetsana Kumalo.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “The first thing I think of everyday is traffic jam.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When my first child was born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Social worker.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My children.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Trust but verify.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Bear – represent strength and power.”
Any motto you live by? “The most important time in the world is the time you make for yourself.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Tryphina Kopies, General Assistant based at Head office. Tryphina has been part of the team for nine months and ensures that our facilities are kept in pristine condition. Here’s a look into Tryphina’s world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in the Eastern Cape in a place called Endwe.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked at Lapro in Johannesburg.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Sewing.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I go out or bond with my family.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with different people.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I have three in mind Bonang Matheba, Oprah Winfrey and Basetsana Kumalo.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “The first thing I think of everyday is traffic jam.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When my first child was born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Social worker.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My children.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Trust but verify.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Bear – represent strength and power.”
Any motto you live by? “The most important time in the world is the time you make for yourself.”
Meet our Team ...
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Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Tryphina Kopies, General Assistant based at Head office. Tryphina has been part of the team for nine months and ensures that our facilities are kept in pristine condition. Here’s a look into Tryphina’s world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in the Eastern Cape in a place called Endwe.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked at Lapro in Johannesburg.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Sewing.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I go out or bond with my family.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with different people.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I have three in mind Bonang Matheba, Oprah Winfrey and Basetsana Kumalo.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “The first thing I think of everyday is traffic jam.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When my first child was born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Social worker.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My children.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Trust but verify.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Bear – represent strength and power.”
Any motto you live by? “The most important time in the world is the time you make for yourself.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Tryphina Kopies, General Assistant based at Head office. Tryphina has been part of the team for nine months and ensures that our facilities are kept in pristine condition. Here’s a look into Tryphina’s world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in the Eastern Cape in a place called Endwe.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked at Lapro in Johannesburg.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Sewing.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I go out or bond with my family.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with different people.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I have three in mind Bonang Matheba, Oprah Winfrey and Basetsana Kumalo.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “The first thing I think of everyday is traffic jam.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When my first child was born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Social worker.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My children.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Trust but verify.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Bear – represent strength and power.”
Any motto you live by? “The most important time in the world is the time you make for yourself.”
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Meet our Team ...
Today we welcome Rob Fenenga to the AMS family. Rob joined the team on the 4th of June as a Rotor Wing Pilot at our King Shaka Base. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I am 178cms, blonde, weigh plus minus 78kgs. I was born in Pretoria on the 9th of November 1973, I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of leafy Johannesburg. However I spent the last 10 years in KwaZulu-Natal – I followed a girl here. I am a keen mountain biker/cyclist I also enjoy computers and most outdoor sports.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No, it’s been aviation since the mid-1990s. I had a stint as an aerodrome flight information controller at Grand Central Airport and also helped out as a charter operator dispatching flights.”
What is the best /worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best things Agusta A119 conversion and the R62 drive to Oudtshoorn.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Software developer.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I’m a coffee addict. Seattle coffee.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Cycling and practice programming.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being out there in the cruise perfect weather conditions and seeing new places.”
What is on your bedside table? “iPhone and a book.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Ayrton Senna, Gordon Cooper – Mercury astronaut, Barack Obama and Pele the footballer.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Coffee.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “I don’t have a happiest day of my life – there’s been lots of good ones.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Go into space! 1 x orbit.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Coffee, Italian food, curry.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Laptop.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Cannot single out any – lots of good advice.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Dog – I’m a fan of them. Loyalty.”
Any motto you live by? “Take it easy.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we welcome Rob Fenenga to the AMS family. Rob joined the team on the 4th of June as a Rotor Wing Pilot at our King Shaka Base. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I am 178cms, blonde, weigh plus minus 78kgs. I was born in Pretoria on the 9th of November 1973, I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of leafy Johannesburg. However I spent the last 10 years in KwaZulu-Natal – I followed a girl here. I am a keen mountain biker/cyclist I also enjoy computers and most outdoor sports.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No, it’s been aviation since the mid-1990s. I had a stint as an aerodrome flight information controller at Grand Central Airport and also helped out as a charter operator dispatching flights.”
What is the best /worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best things Agusta A119 conversion and the R62 drive to Oudtshoorn.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Software developer.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I’m a coffee addict. Seattle coffee.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Cycling and practice programming.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being out there in the cruise perfect weather conditions and seeing new places.”
What is on your bedside table? “iPhone and a book.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Ayrton Senna, Gordon Cooper – Mercury astronaut, Barack Obama and Pele the footballer.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Coffee.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “I don’t have a happiest day of my life – there’s been lots of good ones.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Go into space! 1 x orbit.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Coffee, Italian food, curry.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Laptop.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Cannot single out any – lots of good advice.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Dog – I’m a fan of them. Loyalty.”
Any motto you live by? “Take it easy.”
Meet our Team ...
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Meet our Team ...
Today we welcome Rob Fenenga to the AMS family. Rob joined the team on the 4th of June as a Rotor Wing Pilot at our King Shaka Base. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I am 178cms, blonde, weigh plus minus 78kgs. I was born in Pretoria on the 9th of November 1973, I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of leafy Johannesburg. However I spent the last 10 years in KwaZulu-Natal – I followed a girl here. I am a keen mountain biker/cyclist I also enjoy computers and most outdoor sports.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No, it’s been aviation since the mid-1990s. I had a stint as an aerodrome flight information controller at Grand Central Airport and also helped out as a charter operator dispatching flights.”
What is the best /worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best things Agusta A119 conversion and the R62 drive to Oudtshoorn.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Software developer.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I’m a coffee addict. Seattle coffee.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Cycling and practice programming.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being out there in the cruise perfect weather conditions and seeing new places.”
What is on your bedside table? “iPhone and a book.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Ayrton Senna, Gordon Cooper – Mercury astronaut, Barack Obama and Pele the footballer.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Coffee.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “I don’t have a happiest day of my life – there’s been lots of good ones.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Go into space! 1 x orbit.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Coffee, Italian food, curry.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Laptop.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Cannot single out any – lots of good advice.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Dog – I’m a fan of them. Loyalty.”
Any motto you live by? “Take it easy.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we welcome Rob Fenenga to the AMS family. Rob joined the team on the 4th of June as a Rotor Wing Pilot at our King Shaka Base. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I am 178cms, blonde, weigh plus minus 78kgs. I was born in Pretoria on the 9th of November 1973, I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of leafy Johannesburg. However I spent the last 10 years in KwaZulu-Natal – I followed a girl here. I am a keen mountain biker/cyclist I also enjoy computers and most outdoor sports.”
Were you in any other trade before? “No, it’s been aviation since the mid-1990s. I had a stint as an aerodrome flight information controller at Grand Central Airport and also helped out as a charter operator dispatching flights.”
What is the best /worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best things Agusta A119 conversion and the R62 drive to Oudtshoorn.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Software developer.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I’m a coffee addict. Seattle coffee.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Cycling and practice programming.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being out there in the cruise perfect weather conditions and seeing new places.”
What is on your bedside table? “iPhone and a book.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Ayrton Senna, Gordon Cooper – Mercury astronaut, Barack Obama and Pele the footballer.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Coffee.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “I don’t have a happiest day of my life – there’s been lots of good ones.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Go into space! 1 x orbit.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Coffee, Italian food, curry.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Laptop.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Cannot single out any – lots of good advice.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Dog – I’m a fan of them. Loyalty.”
Any motto you live by? “Take it easy.”
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4 Walkers back on home soil
After a grueling 2 155 kilometers, Malcolm Johnson, Rudolph Williams, Mark Koopman and Franklin Pecur were welcomed by family and friends at Stellenbosch Municipality on Saturday 16 June. The four gentlemen started their 36 day journey on the 12th of May leaving their families behind to take the road for our cause.
Our heartfelt thanks to these four gentlemen for making the 2018 Mercy Marathon possible. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the sponsors and supporters who contributed immensely to the success of the Mercy Marathon.
4 Walkers back on home soil
After a grueling 2 155 kilometers, Malcolm Johnson, Rudolph Williams, Mark Koopman and Franklin Pecur were welcomed by family and friends at Stellenbosch Municipality on Saturday 16 June. The four gentlemen started their 36 day journey on the 12th of May leaving their families behind to take the road for our cause.
Our heartfelt thanks to these four gentlemen for making the 2018 Mercy Marathon possible. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the sponsors and supporters who contributed immensely to the success of the Mercy Marathon.
4 Walkers back on home soil
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4 Walkers back on home soil
After a grueling 2 155 kilometers, Malcolm Johnson, Rudolph Williams, Mark Koopman and Franklin Pecur were welcomed by family and friends at Stellenbosch Municipality on Saturday 16 June. The four gentlemen started their 36 day journey on the 12th of May leaving their families behind to take the road for our cause.
Our heartfelt thanks to these four gentlemen for making the 2018 Mercy Marathon possible. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the sponsors and supporters who contributed immensely to the success of the Mercy Marathon.
4 Walkers back on home soil
After a grueling 2 155 kilometers, Malcolm Johnson, Rudolph Williams, Mark Koopman and Franklin Pecur were welcomed by family and friends at Stellenbosch Municipality on Saturday 16 June. The four gentlemen started their 36 day journey on the 12th of May leaving their families behind to take the road for our cause.
Our heartfelt thanks to these four gentlemen for making the 2018 Mercy Marathon possible. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the sponsors and supporters who contributed immensely to the success of the Mercy Marathon.
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Meet our team
Today we introduce one of the newest additions to the AMS family. Themba Ngaleka joined the Head Office team in April as the Accounts Payable Clerk. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in the Eastern Cape in a place called Matatiele. I completed my Grade 12 in 2006 in KwaZulu-Natal. During 2007 I moved to reside in Cape Town, completed my Accounting and B-Tech in taxation at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).”
Were you in any other trade before? “I have worked as an Admin and General Bookkeeping Clerk for a Construction Company.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend most of my time at the library or watching soccer.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a very approachable person.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I have always wanted to work in a Financial Department, so I enjoy everything about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Books - a novel and Bible.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Xolani Gwala, Thabo Mbeki, Trevor Manuel, Tsepiso Makwetla and Anele Mdoda.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “My plan for the day.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I was handed my car keys.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a Minister of Higher Education.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercising.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Don’t stop learning, education is the key to success.”
Any motto you live by? “Prayer is the key of the day, the lock of the night.” George Herbert.
Meet our team
Today we introduce one of the newest additions to the AMS family. Themba Ngaleka joined the Head Office team in April as the Accounts Payable Clerk. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in the Eastern Cape in a place called Matatiele. I completed my Grade 12 in 2006 in KwaZulu-Natal. During 2007 I moved to reside in Cape Town, completed my Accounting and B-Tech in taxation at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).”
Were you in any other trade before? “I have worked as an Admin and General Bookkeeping Clerk for a Construction Company.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend most of my time at the library or watching soccer.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a very approachable person.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I have always wanted to work in a Financial Department, so I enjoy everything about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Books - a novel and Bible.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Xolani Gwala, Thabo Mbeki, Trevor Manuel, Tsepiso Makwetla and Anele Mdoda.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “My plan for the day.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I was handed my car keys.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a Minister of Higher Education.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercising.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Don’t stop learning, education is the key to success.”
Any motto you live by? “Prayer is the key of the day, the lock of the night.” George Herbert.
Meet our team
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Meet our team
Today we introduce one of the newest additions to the AMS family. Themba Ngaleka joined the Head Office team in April as the Accounts Payable Clerk. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in the Eastern Cape in a place called Matatiele. I completed my Grade 12 in 2006 in KwaZulu-Natal. During 2007 I moved to reside in Cape Town, completed my Accounting and B-Tech in taxation at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).”
Were you in any other trade before? “I have worked as an Admin and General Bookkeeping Clerk for a Construction Company.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend most of my time at the library or watching soccer.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a very approachable person.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I have always wanted to work in a Financial Department, so I enjoy everything about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Books - a novel and Bible.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Xolani Gwala, Thabo Mbeki, Trevor Manuel, Tsepiso Makwetla and Anele Mdoda.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “My plan for the day.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I was handed my car keys.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a Minister of Higher Education.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercising.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Don’t stop learning, education is the key to success.”
Any motto you live by? “Prayer is the key of the day, the lock of the night.” George Herbert.
Meet our team
Today we introduce one of the newest additions to the AMS family. Themba Ngaleka joined the Head Office team in April as the Accounts Payable Clerk. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in the Eastern Cape in a place called Matatiele. I completed my Grade 12 in 2006 in KwaZulu-Natal. During 2007 I moved to reside in Cape Town, completed my Accounting and B-Tech in taxation at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).”
Were you in any other trade before? “I have worked as an Admin and General Bookkeeping Clerk for a Construction Company.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend most of my time at the library or watching soccer.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a very approachable person.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I have always wanted to work in a Financial Department, so I enjoy everything about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Books - a novel and Bible.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Xolani Gwala, Thabo Mbeki, Trevor Manuel, Tsepiso Makwetla and Anele Mdoda.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “My plan for the day.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I was handed my car keys.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a Minister of Higher Education.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercising.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Don’t stop learning, education is the key to success.”
Any motto you live by? “Prayer is the key of the day, the lock of the night.” George Herbert.
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Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Head Office. Sizeka Mvunge our Receptionist has been part of the AMS family for 11 years. Sizeka grew up in Qumbu in the beautiful Eastern Cape Province. She completed her 18 month Office Administration Course at the Skill Training for Employment Centre (STEC). Here’s a look into her world…
Were you in any other trade before? “I’ve worked for Sakhisizwe Personnel for two years as a messenger.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To play a guitar.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a working wife there is no spare time. You work from Monday to Friday then Saturday you are busy doing your house duties and going to church on Sunday. After church you start preparing yourself and the children for Monday again.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a friendly person.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Dealing with different personalities.”
What is on your bedside table? “A side lamp, Bible and my phone.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My grandmother, Winnie Mandela, Nicholas Bhengu, TD Jakes & Myles Munroe.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “How is the traffic?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I received Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To work in an animal hospital.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Coffee.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Jesus, He’s everything to me.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Be kind to all, even your enemies.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Pigeon or Dove – they represent love and kindness.”
Any motto you live by? “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Head Office. Sizeka Mvunge our Receptionist has been part of the AMS family for 11 years. Sizeka grew up in Qumbu in the beautiful Eastern Cape Province. She completed her 18 month Office Administration Course at the Skill Training for Employment Centre (STEC). Here’s a look into her world…
Were you in any other trade before? “I’ve worked for Sakhisizwe Personnel for two years as a messenger.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To play a guitar.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a working wife there is no spare time. You work from Monday to Friday then Saturday you are busy doing your house duties and going to church on Sunday. After church you start preparing yourself and the children for Monday again.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a friendly person.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Dealing with different personalities.”
What is on your bedside table? “A side lamp, Bible and my phone.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My grandmother, Winnie Mandela, Nicholas Bhengu, TD Jakes & Myles Munroe.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “How is the traffic?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I received Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To work in an animal hospital.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Coffee.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Jesus, He’s everything to me.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Be kind to all, even your enemies.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Pigeon or Dove – they represent love and kindness.”
Any motto you live by? “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Meet our Team ...
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Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Head Office. Sizeka Mvunge our Receptionist has been part of the AMS family for 11 years. Sizeka grew up in Qumbu in the beautiful Eastern Cape Province. She completed her 18 month Office Administration Course at the Skill Training for Employment Centre (STEC). Here’s a look into her world…
Were you in any other trade before? “I’ve worked for Sakhisizwe Personnel for two years as a messenger.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To play a guitar.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a working wife there is no spare time. You work from Monday to Friday then Saturday you are busy doing your house duties and going to church on Sunday. After church you start preparing yourself and the children for Monday again.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a friendly person.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Dealing with different personalities.”
What is on your bedside table? “A side lamp, Bible and my phone.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My grandmother, Winnie Mandela, Nicholas Bhengu, TD Jakes & Myles Munroe.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “How is the traffic?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I received Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To work in an animal hospital.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Coffee.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Jesus, He’s everything to me.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Be kind to all, even your enemies.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Pigeon or Dove – they represent love and kindness.”
Any motto you live by? “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Head Office. Sizeka Mvunge our Receptionist has been part of the AMS family for 11 years. Sizeka grew up in Qumbu in the beautiful Eastern Cape Province. She completed her 18 month Office Administration Course at the Skill Training for Employment Centre (STEC). Here’s a look into her world…
Were you in any other trade before? “I’ve worked for Sakhisizwe Personnel for two years as a messenger.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To play a guitar.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a working wife there is no spare time. You work from Monday to Friday then Saturday you are busy doing your house duties and going to church on Sunday. After church you start preparing yourself and the children for Monday again.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am a friendly person.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Dealing with different personalities.”
What is on your bedside table? “A side lamp, Bible and my phone.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My grandmother, Winnie Mandela, Nicholas Bhengu, TD Jakes & Myles Munroe.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “How is the traffic?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I received Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To work in an animal hospital.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Coffee.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Jesus, He’s everything to me.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Be kind to all, even your enemies.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Pigeon or Dove – they represent love and kindness.”
Any motto you live by? “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
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Today we introduce Kegan McGregor, a candidate in our Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme. The organisation has established and implemented a work experience programme for unemployed Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learners with the aid of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). This formal programme is entered into with the College of Cape Town. Kegan’s current field of study is ND: Fitting and Turning. He is currently undergoing his practical training within the organisations’s Aircraft Maintenance Department. Here’s a look into Kegan’s life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town, when I was five my family moved to Malmesbury. I attended Schoonspruit High School in Malmesbury, thereafter I left to attend College for three years”.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “A snowboarder but that’s a bit difficult as there is very little snow in South Africa.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Skateboarding.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am very much a family man.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The people and the environment. I enjoy the technical and problem solving aspects of the job at hand.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, Spiritual guide and water.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people past or present who would they be? “Tom Cruise, Leonardo di Caprio, Halle Berry, Tyler Perry and Jacob Zuma.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “What is the weather going to be like today?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I went to The United Arab Emirates (UAE).”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A Formula One driver.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolates."
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My bed.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Sink or swim.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Tiger because it is tenacious, brave, confident, competitive, unpredictable, and self-confident.”
Any motto you live by? “Every day I am hustling.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Kegan McGregor, a candidate in our Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme. The organisation has established and implemented a work experience programme for unemployed Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learners with the aid of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). This formal programme is entered into with the College of Cape Town. Kegan’s current field of study is ND: Fitting and Turning. He is currently undergoing his practical training within the organisations’s Aircraft Maintenance Department. Here’s a look into Kegan’s life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town, when I was five my family moved to Malmesbury. I attended Schoonspruit High School in Malmesbury, thereafter I left to attend College for three years”.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “A snowboarder but that’s a bit difficult as there is very little snow in South Africa.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Skateboarding.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am very much a family man.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The people and the environment. I enjoy the technical and problem solving aspects of the job at hand.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, Spiritual guide and water.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people past or present who would they be? “Tom Cruise, Leonardo di Caprio, Halle Berry, Tyler Perry and Jacob Zuma.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “What is the weather going to be like today?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I went to The United Arab Emirates (UAE).”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A Formula One driver.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolates."
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My bed.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Sink or swim.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Tiger because it is tenacious, brave, confident, competitive, unpredictable, and self-confident.”
Any motto you live by? “Every day I am hustling.”
Meet our Team ...
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Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Kegan McGregor, a candidate in our Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme. The organisation has established and implemented a work experience programme for unemployed Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learners with the aid of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). This formal programme is entered into with the College of Cape Town. Kegan’s current field of study is ND: Fitting and Turning. He is currently undergoing his practical training within the organisations’s Aircraft Maintenance Department. Here’s a look into Kegan’s life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town, when I was five my family moved to Malmesbury. I attended Schoonspruit High School in Malmesbury, thereafter I left to attend College for three years”.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “A snowboarder but that’s a bit difficult as there is very little snow in South Africa.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Skateboarding.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am very much a family man.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The people and the environment. I enjoy the technical and problem solving aspects of the job at hand.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, Spiritual guide and water.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people past or present who would they be? “Tom Cruise, Leonardo di Caprio, Halle Berry, Tyler Perry and Jacob Zuma.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “What is the weather going to be like today?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I went to The United Arab Emirates (UAE).”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A Formula One driver.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolates."
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My bed.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Sink or swim.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Tiger because it is tenacious, brave, confident, competitive, unpredictable, and self-confident.”
Any motto you live by? “Every day I am hustling.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Kegan McGregor, a candidate in our Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme. The organisation has established and implemented a work experience programme for unemployed Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learners with the aid of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). This formal programme is entered into with the College of Cape Town. Kegan’s current field of study is ND: Fitting and Turning. He is currently undergoing his practical training within the organisations’s Aircraft Maintenance Department. Here’s a look into Kegan’s life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town, when I was five my family moved to Malmesbury. I attended Schoonspruit High School in Malmesbury, thereafter I left to attend College for three years”.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “A snowboarder but that’s a bit difficult as there is very little snow in South Africa.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Skateboarding.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I am very much a family man.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The people and the environment. I enjoy the technical and problem solving aspects of the job at hand.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, Spiritual guide and water.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people past or present who would they be? “Tom Cruise, Leonardo di Caprio, Halle Berry, Tyler Perry and Jacob Zuma.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “What is the weather going to be like today?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I went to The United Arab Emirates (UAE).”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A Formula One driver.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolates."
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My bed.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Sink or swim.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Tiger because it is tenacious, brave, confident, competitive, unpredictable, and self-confident.”
Any motto you live by? “Every day I am hustling.”
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Walking for a cause ...
28 May 2018: We are excited to report back on the progress of the Mercy Marathon. Today marks the 17 day of the 36 day journey! The team is doing well, full of energy and enthusiasm. To date they have walked through 17 towns completing 1200 kilometres. The event is about camaraderie, commitment and the support from the communities. Early this morning the walkers left Middelburg, heading to Nieu-Bethesda. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported the event thus far.
Walking for a cause ...
28 May 2018: We are excited to report back on the progress of the Mercy Marathon. Today marks the 17 day of the 36 day journey! The team is doing well, full of energy and enthusiasm. To date they have walked through 17 towns completing 1200 kilometres. The event is about camaraderie, commitment and the support from the communities. Early this morning the walkers left Middelburg, heading to Nieu-Bethesda. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported the event thus far.
Walking for a cause ...
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Walking for a cause ...
28 May 2018: We are excited to report back on the progress of the Mercy Marathon. Today marks the 17 day of the 36 day journey! The team is doing well, full of energy and enthusiasm. To date they have walked through 17 towns completing 1200 kilometres. The event is about camaraderie, commitment and the support from the communities. Early this morning the walkers left Middelburg, heading to Nieu-Bethesda. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported the event thus far.
Walking for a cause ...
28 May 2018: We are excited to report back on the progress of the Mercy Marathon. Today marks the 17 day of the 36 day journey! The team is doing well, full of energy and enthusiasm. To date they have walked through 17 towns completing 1200 kilometres. The event is about camaraderie, commitment and the support from the communities. Early this morning the walkers left Middelburg, heading to Nieu-Bethesda. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported the event thus far.
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Meet our Team ...
“I love to be outdoors, so I like to hike, bike and go to the beach” Jillian Rose Reed. This definitely rings true for this’s week’s staff member that we are getting to know. Yolandi Laing, Flight Paramedic based in Oudtshoorn has been part of the AMS family for almost four years. Here’s what she had to say …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Nelspruit and stayed there till the end of my primary school years. We then relocated to Cape Town. I completed my diploma in Bloemfontein and my degree in Cape Town.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I went straight to Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) after high school.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Mixed martial arts.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I don't know where to start, there are so many things. From building small scale models, rock climbing, horse riding, snowboarding, windsurfing and the list goes on. I am an outdoorsy person, so I love doing anything outside.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “All the interesting calls and challenges that comes with it, especially when patients start to bite you inflight. And the crew I work with...there's never a dull moment.”
What is on your bedside table? “My tablet and a novel – I enjoy reading novels.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “The thought of being home for a change with my dogs... the only thing missing is my boyfriend.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I met Matt.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Equine therapist to rehabilitate injured animals.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I have a few that I struggle with, like hertzoggies, Macaroni and 1kg cheese added to that and sometimes more!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My family and dogs.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Stay true to yourself and never give up or back down.”
What animal best represents you and why? “A buffalo – because I'm strong and very stubborn.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and give it your all.”
Meet our Team ...
“I love to be outdoors, so I like to hike, bike and go to the beach” Jillian Rose Reed. This definitely rings true for this’s week’s staff member that we are getting to know. Yolandi Laing, Flight Paramedic based in Oudtshoorn has been part of the AMS family for almost four years. Here’s what she had to say …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Nelspruit and stayed there till the end of my primary school years. We then relocated to Cape Town. I completed my diploma in Bloemfontein and my degree in Cape Town.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I went straight to Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) after high school.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Mixed martial arts.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I don't know where to start, there are so many things. From building small scale models, rock climbing, horse riding, snowboarding, windsurfing and the list goes on. I am an outdoorsy person, so I love doing anything outside.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “All the interesting calls and challenges that comes with it, especially when patients start to bite you inflight. And the crew I work with...there's never a dull moment.”
What is on your bedside table? “My tablet and a novel – I enjoy reading novels.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “The thought of being home for a change with my dogs... the only thing missing is my boyfriend.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I met Matt.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Equine therapist to rehabilitate injured animals.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I have a few that I struggle with, like hertzoggies, Macaroni and 1kg cheese added to that and sometimes more!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My family and dogs.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Stay true to yourself and never give up or back down.”
What animal best represents you and why? “A buffalo – because I'm strong and very stubborn.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and give it your all.”
Meet our Team ...
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Meet our Team ...
“I love to be outdoors, so I like to hike, bike and go to the beach” Jillian Rose Reed. This definitely rings true for this’s week’s staff member that we are getting to know. Yolandi Laing, Flight Paramedic based in Oudtshoorn has been part of the AMS family for almost four years. Here’s what she had to say …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Nelspruit and stayed there till the end of my primary school years. We then relocated to Cape Town. I completed my diploma in Bloemfontein and my degree in Cape Town.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I went straight to Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) after high school.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Mixed martial arts.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I don't know where to start, there are so many things. From building small scale models, rock climbing, horse riding, snowboarding, windsurfing and the list goes on. I am an outdoorsy person, so I love doing anything outside.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “All the interesting calls and challenges that comes with it, especially when patients start to bite you inflight. And the crew I work with...there's never a dull moment.”
What is on your bedside table? “My tablet and a novel – I enjoy reading novels.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “The thought of being home for a change with my dogs... the only thing missing is my boyfriend.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I met Matt.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Equine therapist to rehabilitate injured animals.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I have a few that I struggle with, like hertzoggies, Macaroni and 1kg cheese added to that and sometimes more!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My family and dogs.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Stay true to yourself and never give up or back down.”
What animal best represents you and why? “A buffalo – because I'm strong and very stubborn.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and give it your all.”
Meet our Team ...
“I love to be outdoors, so I like to hike, bike and go to the beach” Jillian Rose Reed. This definitely rings true for this’s week’s staff member that we are getting to know. Yolandi Laing, Flight Paramedic based in Oudtshoorn has been part of the AMS family for almost four years. Here’s what she had to say …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Nelspruit and stayed there till the end of my primary school years. We then relocated to Cape Town. I completed my diploma in Bloemfontein and my degree in Cape Town.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I went straight to Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) after high school.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Mixed martial arts.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I don't know where to start, there are so many things. From building small scale models, rock climbing, horse riding, snowboarding, windsurfing and the list goes on. I am an outdoorsy person, so I love doing anything outside.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “All the interesting calls and challenges that comes with it, especially when patients start to bite you inflight. And the crew I work with...there's never a dull moment.”
What is on your bedside table? “My tablet and a novel – I enjoy reading novels.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “The thought of being home for a change with my dogs... the only thing missing is my boyfriend.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I met Matt.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Equine therapist to rehabilitate injured animals.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I have a few that I struggle with, like hertzoggies, Macaroni and 1kg cheese added to that and sometimes more!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My family and dogs.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Stay true to yourself and never give up or back down.”
What animal best represents you and why? “A buffalo – because I'm strong and very stubborn.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and give it your all.”
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Team Focus
Today we get to know Mohammed Shaik (affectionately known as Mo), Emergency Care Technician (ECT) and External Load Operator (ELO) operational at our Oudtshoorn base. Mo hails from the Province located in the southeast of the country and has been with the organisation for four years. Here’s a look in his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and bred in Chatsworth Unit3 KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). I was accepted to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and that’s when it all started, haven’t looked back since.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Retail at the Bangladesh market (only Durbanites know where that is).”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Is to become a master knife smith, those guys are real masters of working metal into amazing weapons.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I used to devote all my non-working hours to falconry.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying around in a gorgeous Italian machine.”
What is on your bedside table? “I don’t have one of those.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I wonder if HCG will be back in Oudtshoorn today.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There’s been a few from signing my contract at AMS to the completion of my ELO training.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A Tier 1 Special Forces Operator.”
What is the one thing you can’t live without? “Data.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Dala what you must my bru.”
Any motto you live by? “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.” "We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.’’Sura Al-Baqara, Verse 156.
Team Focus
Today we get to know Mohammed Shaik (affectionately known as Mo), Emergency Care Technician (ECT) and External Load Operator (ELO) operational at our Oudtshoorn base. Mo hails from the Province located in the southeast of the country and has been with the organisation for four years. Here’s a look in his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and bred in Chatsworth Unit3 KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). I was accepted to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and that’s when it all started, haven’t looked back since.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Retail at the Bangladesh market (only Durbanites know where that is).”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Is to become a master knife smith, those guys are real masters of working metal into amazing weapons.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I used to devote all my non-working hours to falconry.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying around in a gorgeous Italian machine.”
What is on your bedside table? “I don’t have one of those.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I wonder if HCG will be back in Oudtshoorn today.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There’s been a few from signing my contract at AMS to the completion of my ELO training.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A Tier 1 Special Forces Operator.”
What is the one thing you can’t live without? “Data.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Dala what you must my bru.”
Any motto you live by? “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.” "We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.’’Sura Al-Baqara, Verse 156.
Team Focus
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Team Focus
Today we get to know Mohammed Shaik (affectionately known as Mo), Emergency Care Technician (ECT) and External Load Operator (ELO) operational at our Oudtshoorn base. Mo hails from the Province located in the southeast of the country and has been with the organisation for four years. Here’s a look in his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and bred in Chatsworth Unit3 KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). I was accepted to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and that’s when it all started, haven’t looked back since.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Retail at the Bangladesh market (only Durbanites know where that is).”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Is to become a master knife smith, those guys are real masters of working metal into amazing weapons.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I used to devote all my non-working hours to falconry.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying around in a gorgeous Italian machine.”
What is on your bedside table? “I don’t have one of those.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I wonder if HCG will be back in Oudtshoorn today.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There’s been a few from signing my contract at AMS to the completion of my ELO training.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A Tier 1 Special Forces Operator.”
What is the one thing you can’t live without? “Data.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Dala what you must my bru.”
Any motto you live by? “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.” "We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.’’Sura Al-Baqara, Verse 156.
Team Focus
Today we get to know Mohammed Shaik (affectionately known as Mo), Emergency Care Technician (ECT) and External Load Operator (ELO) operational at our Oudtshoorn base. Mo hails from the Province located in the southeast of the country and has been with the organisation for four years. Here’s a look in his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and bred in Chatsworth Unit3 KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). I was accepted to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and that’s when it all started, haven’t looked back since.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Retail at the Bangladesh market (only Durbanites know where that is).”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Is to become a master knife smith, those guys are real masters of working metal into amazing weapons.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I used to devote all my non-working hours to falconry.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying around in a gorgeous Italian machine.”
What is on your bedside table? “I don’t have one of those.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I wonder if HCG will be back in Oudtshoorn today.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There’s been a few from signing my contract at AMS to the completion of my ELO training.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A Tier 1 Special Forces Operator.”
What is the one thing you can’t live without? “Data.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Dala what you must my bru.”
Any motto you live by? “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.” "We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.’’Sura Al-Baqara, Verse 156.
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KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In what is described as one of the brilliant Department of Health initiatives the KZN aero-medical service has operated a Flying Doctor (Outreach) Service for the past 20 years in KwaZulu-Natal which now boasts one of the most comprehensive outreach programmes creating access to specialist health support throughout the Province. Starting off with one Pilatus PC 12, the first outreach clinic took place on the 8th of June 1998 at Matatiele Hospital. The notion of spreading limited specialist resources over a wider geographical area and also supporting outlying facilities through outreach services became a reality.
“KZN is an extremely mountainous and vast province. To travel from Kokstad to Durban, for instance, is about four and half hours. It’s the same with Manguzi to Durban. If you had to have a patient in Manguzi or Kokstad who has been examined and the doctors are saying he or she has poly-trauma, which means several critical injuries and bleeding, that patient can’t be assisted in a distant area. That patient needs to be connected to the machines, put in ICU, in a ventilator and receive more blood. That can only be done at a bigger hospital like Albert Luthuli. This advanced technology allows us to help patients who would otherwise have died, not to die anymore. The beneficiaries aren’t just the Department of Health, but the citizens of KZN. It is going to cause less panic… (for people) to know that even if, God forbid, I were to get into an accident in Nongoma, UMhlabuyalingana and Kokstad, I am safe because this Department is able to send this helicopter with this advanced technology to pick me up from there, and within 30 minutes I’m at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Our mandate is to ensure A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans. We treat those who are ill and injured, in the far-flung areas, this is the best facility for our province” said Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo MEC for Health KZN. Images courtesy Brian Spurr.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In what is described as one of the brilliant Department of Health initiatives the KZN aero-medical service has operated a Flying Doctor (Outreach) Service for the past 20 years in KwaZulu-Natal which now boasts one of the most comprehensive outreach programmes creating access to specialist health support throughout the Province. Starting off with one Pilatus PC 12, the first outreach clinic took place on the 8th of June 1998 at Matatiele Hospital. The notion of spreading limited specialist resources over a wider geographical area and also supporting outlying facilities through outreach services became a reality.
“KZN is an extremely mountainous and vast province. To travel from Kokstad to Durban, for instance, is about four and half hours. It’s the same with Manguzi to Durban. If you had to have a patient in Manguzi or Kokstad who has been examined and the doctors are saying he or she has poly-trauma, which means several critical injuries and bleeding, that patient can’t be assisted in a distant area. That patient needs to be connected to the machines, put in ICU, in a ventilator and receive more blood. That can only be done at a bigger hospital like Albert Luthuli. This advanced technology allows us to help patients who would otherwise have died, not to die anymore. The beneficiaries aren’t just the Department of Health, but the citizens of KZN. It is going to cause less panic… (for people) to know that even if, God forbid, I were to get into an accident in Nongoma, UMhlabuyalingana and Kokstad, I am safe because this Department is able to send this helicopter with this advanced technology to pick me up from there, and within 30 minutes I’m at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Our mandate is to ensure A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans. We treat those who are ill and injured, in the far-flung areas, this is the best facility for our province” said Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo MEC for Health KZN. Images courtesy Brian Spurr.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
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KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In what is described as one of the brilliant Department of Health initiatives the KZN aero-medical service has operated a Flying Doctor (Outreach) Service for the past 20 years in KwaZulu-Natal which now boasts one of the most comprehensive outreach programmes creating access to specialist health support throughout the Province. Starting off with one Pilatus PC 12, the first outreach clinic took place on the 8th of June 1998 at Matatiele Hospital. The notion of spreading limited specialist resources over a wider geographical area and also supporting outlying facilities through outreach services became a reality.
“KZN is an extremely mountainous and vast province. To travel from Kokstad to Durban, for instance, is about four and half hours. It’s the same with Manguzi to Durban. If you had to have a patient in Manguzi or Kokstad who has been examined and the doctors are saying he or she has poly-trauma, which means several critical injuries and bleeding, that patient can’t be assisted in a distant area. That patient needs to be connected to the machines, put in ICU, in a ventilator and receive more blood. That can only be done at a bigger hospital like Albert Luthuli. This advanced technology allows us to help patients who would otherwise have died, not to die anymore. The beneficiaries aren’t just the Department of Health, but the citizens of KZN. It is going to cause less panic… (for people) to know that even if, God forbid, I were to get into an accident in Nongoma, UMhlabuyalingana and Kokstad, I am safe because this Department is able to send this helicopter with this advanced technology to pick me up from there, and within 30 minutes I’m at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Our mandate is to ensure A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans. We treat those who are ill and injured, in the far-flung areas, this is the best facility for our province” said Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo MEC for Health KZN. Images courtesy Brian Spurr.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In what is described as one of the brilliant Department of Health initiatives the KZN aero-medical service has operated a Flying Doctor (Outreach) Service for the past 20 years in KwaZulu-Natal which now boasts one of the most comprehensive outreach programmes creating access to specialist health support throughout the Province. Starting off with one Pilatus PC 12, the first outreach clinic took place on the 8th of June 1998 at Matatiele Hospital. The notion of spreading limited specialist resources over a wider geographical area and also supporting outlying facilities through outreach services became a reality.
“KZN is an extremely mountainous and vast province. To travel from Kokstad to Durban, for instance, is about four and half hours. It’s the same with Manguzi to Durban. If you had to have a patient in Manguzi or Kokstad who has been examined and the doctors are saying he or she has poly-trauma, which means several critical injuries and bleeding, that patient can’t be assisted in a distant area. That patient needs to be connected to the machines, put in ICU, in a ventilator and receive more blood. That can only be done at a bigger hospital like Albert Luthuli. This advanced technology allows us to help patients who would otherwise have died, not to die anymore. The beneficiaries aren’t just the Department of Health, but the citizens of KZN. It is going to cause less panic… (for people) to know that even if, God forbid, I were to get into an accident in Nongoma, UMhlabuyalingana and Kokstad, I am safe because this Department is able to send this helicopter with this advanced technology to pick me up from there, and within 30 minutes I’m at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Our mandate is to ensure A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans. We treat those who are ill and injured, in the far-flung areas, this is the best facility for our province” said Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo MEC for Health KZN. Images courtesy Brian Spurr.
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Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has described the launch of the Night Vision Aero-Medical System as the radical transformation of the emergency health services in the country. He was reacting to the overwhelming response from the public following the launch in Richards Bay Airport on the 4th of September 2014. The launch was attended by MEC for Health Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo. The Night Vision Googles (NVG) is a specially designed pair of goggles that is generally used in a military environment and allows the user better visibility in night conditions. The aircraft interiors have been modified and training has commenced with all the AMS pilots being fully trained. Its availability will greatly improve access and the delivery of advanced medical and trauma care to our patients and victims of motor vehicle collisions and those trapped in mountains. It has also resulted in the increase of the aero-medical hours of operations. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department and the Anglo American Chairman's Fund for investing in the NVG System to ensure that access and delivery of advanced medical care reaches those in far flung areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
The NVG system will assist in bringing essential health services to all our people, especially those in far flung areas. The KZN government want to ensure that by 2030 the Province of KwaZulu-Natal becomes a prosperous Province, with healthy, skilled and secure people, acting as a gateway to Africa and the world. The following hospitals already accessible to receive and dispatch night flights: Eshowe, KwaMagwaza (Melmoth), Ulundi Airfield (Nkonjeni), Ceza, Vryheid, Itshelejuba (Pongola), St Benedictine (Nongoma), Hlabisa, Mkuze Airfield (Bethesda), Mosvold, Manguzi, Mseleni, Dukuduku (St Lucia), Ngwelezane.
Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has described the launch of the Night Vision Aero-Medical System as the radical transformation of the emergency health services in the country. He was reacting to the overwhelming response from the public following the launch in Richards Bay Airport on the 4th of September 2014. The launch was attended by MEC for Health Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo. The Night Vision Googles (NVG) is a specially designed pair of goggles that is generally used in a military environment and allows the user better visibility in night conditions. The aircraft interiors have been modified and training has commenced with all the AMS pilots being fully trained. Its availability will greatly improve access and the delivery of advanced medical and trauma care to our patients and victims of motor vehicle collisions and those trapped in mountains. It has also resulted in the increase of the aero-medical hours of operations. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department and the Anglo American Chairman's Fund for investing in the NVG System to ensure that access and delivery of advanced medical care reaches those in far flung areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
The NVG system will assist in bringing essential health services to all our people, especially those in far flung areas. The KZN government want to ensure that by 2030 the Province of KwaZulu-Natal becomes a prosperous Province, with healthy, skilled and secure people, acting as a gateway to Africa and the world. The following hospitals already accessible to receive and dispatch night flights: Eshowe, KwaMagwaza (Melmoth), Ulundi Airfield (Nkonjeni), Ceza, Vryheid, Itshelejuba (Pongola), St Benedictine (Nongoma), Hlabisa, Mkuze Airfield (Bethesda), Mosvold, Manguzi, Mseleni, Dukuduku (St Lucia), Ngwelezane.
Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
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Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has described the launch of the Night Vision Aero-Medical System as the radical transformation of the emergency health services in the country. He was reacting to the overwhelming response from the public following the launch in Richards Bay Airport on the 4th of September 2014. The launch was attended by MEC for Health Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo. The Night Vision Googles (NVG) is a specially designed pair of goggles that is generally used in a military environment and allows the user better visibility in night conditions. The aircraft interiors have been modified and training has commenced with all the AMS pilots being fully trained. Its availability will greatly improve access and the delivery of advanced medical and trauma care to our patients and victims of motor vehicle collisions and those trapped in mountains. It has also resulted in the increase of the aero-medical hours of operations. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department and the Anglo American Chairman's Fund for investing in the NVG System to ensure that access and delivery of advanced medical care reaches those in far flung areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
The NVG system will assist in bringing essential health services to all our people, especially those in far flung areas. The KZN government want to ensure that by 2030 the Province of KwaZulu-Natal becomes a prosperous Province, with healthy, skilled and secure people, acting as a gateway to Africa and the world. The following hospitals already accessible to receive and dispatch night flights: Eshowe, KwaMagwaza (Melmoth), Ulundi Airfield (Nkonjeni), Ceza, Vryheid, Itshelejuba (Pongola), St Benedictine (Nongoma), Hlabisa, Mkuze Airfield (Bethesda), Mosvold, Manguzi, Mseleni, Dukuduku (St Lucia), Ngwelezane.
Introduction of Night Vision System into KZN operation
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has described the launch of the Night Vision Aero-Medical System as the radical transformation of the emergency health services in the country. He was reacting to the overwhelming response from the public following the launch in Richards Bay Airport on the 4th of September 2014. The launch was attended by MEC for Health Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo. The Night Vision Googles (NVG) is a specially designed pair of goggles that is generally used in a military environment and allows the user better visibility in night conditions. The aircraft interiors have been modified and training has commenced with all the AMS pilots being fully trained. Its availability will greatly improve access and the delivery of advanced medical and trauma care to our patients and victims of motor vehicle collisions and those trapped in mountains. It has also resulted in the increase of the aero-medical hours of operations. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Department and the Anglo American Chairman's Fund for investing in the NVG System to ensure that access and delivery of advanced medical care reaches those in far flung areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
The NVG system will assist in bringing essential health services to all our people, especially those in far flung areas. The KZN government want to ensure that by 2030 the Province of KwaZulu-Natal becomes a prosperous Province, with healthy, skilled and secure people, acting as a gateway to Africa and the world. The following hospitals already accessible to receive and dispatch night flights: Eshowe, KwaMagwaza (Melmoth), Ulundi Airfield (Nkonjeni), Ceza, Vryheid, Itshelejuba (Pongola), St Benedictine (Nongoma), Hlabisa, Mkuze Airfield (Bethesda), Mosvold, Manguzi, Mseleni, Dukuduku (St Lucia), Ngwelezane.
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National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
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National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
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Beaufort West Airfield ready for emergency flights
The Honourable MEC for Health, Mr. Theuns Botha launched the new airfield at Beaufort West this morning. Beaufort West Municipality sold the airfield eight years ago to well-known business woman, Dr Bambie Heiberg, who committed her efforts to upgrade the Karoo Gateway Airport with a newly tarred main runway with night landing lights and air traffic controllers. The previous runway was gravel and could often not be used after heavy rains. “Together with the Western Cape Department of Health, the AMS is privileged and excited to participate supporting the building of aviation infrastructure that will facilitate access to equitable healthcare to all communities in need. We hope that stakeholders in the area will support this critical service going forward” said Dr Philip Erasmus, AMS CEO
Beaufort West Airfield ready for emergency flights
The Honourable MEC for Health, Mr. Theuns Botha launched the new airfield at Beaufort West this morning. Beaufort West Municipality sold the airfield eight years ago to well-known business woman, Dr Bambie Heiberg, who committed her efforts to upgrade the Karoo Gateway Airport with a newly tarred main runway with night landing lights and air traffic controllers. The previous runway was gravel and could often not be used after heavy rains. “Together with the Western Cape Department of Health, the AMS is privileged and excited to participate supporting the building of aviation infrastructure that will facilitate access to equitable healthcare to all communities in need. We hope that stakeholders in the area will support this critical service going forward” said Dr Philip Erasmus, AMS CEO
Beaufort West Airfield ready for emergency flights
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Beaufort West Airfield ready for emergency flights
The Honourable MEC for Health, Mr. Theuns Botha launched the new airfield at Beaufort West this morning. Beaufort West Municipality sold the airfield eight years ago to well-known business woman, Dr Bambie Heiberg, who committed her efforts to upgrade the Karoo Gateway Airport with a newly tarred main runway with night landing lights and air traffic controllers. The previous runway was gravel and could often not be used after heavy rains. “Together with the Western Cape Department of Health, the AMS is privileged and excited to participate supporting the building of aviation infrastructure that will facilitate access to equitable healthcare to all communities in need. We hope that stakeholders in the area will support this critical service going forward” said Dr Philip Erasmus, AMS CEO
Beaufort West Airfield ready for emergency flights
The Honourable MEC for Health, Mr. Theuns Botha launched the new airfield at Beaufort West this morning. Beaufort West Municipality sold the airfield eight years ago to well-known business woman, Dr Bambie Heiberg, who committed her efforts to upgrade the Karoo Gateway Airport with a newly tarred main runway with night landing lights and air traffic controllers. The previous runway was gravel and could often not be used after heavy rains. “Together with the Western Cape Department of Health, the AMS is privileged and excited to participate supporting the building of aviation infrastructure that will facilitate access to equitable healthcare to all communities in need. We hope that stakeholders in the area will support this critical service going forward” said Dr Philip Erasmus, AMS CEO