Issued by: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
July 31, 1997
More than 40 employees of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will leave their jobs today as the Commission begins to wind down its activities.
At present, only about 10 have been placed in other jobs. Although a number of employers have expressed interest in interviewing our departing staff, I would like to appeal to South Africa's employers to give strong consideration to employing those who have not yet found work.
We have conducted a skills inventory among our departing staff, which indicates we have staff with a range of different skills. In addition, they have had hands-on experience of working for an organisation under immense pressure. We also believe they have made a solid contribution to the transformation of South Africa.
As part of the Commission's efforts to help staff who are leaving, a number of human resources agencies have given assistance with career guidance, the writing of resumis and debriefing.
Employers interested in considering staff should approach our regional managers for details:
- In Johannesburg, Patrick Kelly at 011- 333-6330; - In Cape Town, Ruth Lewin at 021- 24-5304; - In Durban, Wendy Watson at 031- 307-6767; and - In East London, Vido Nyobole at 0531- 43-2885 or 082- 452-6032.
Inquiries: John Allen, 082- 452-7859