Issued by: Ministry of Public Service and Administration
4 July 2002
Minister for Public Service and Administration, Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi regrets to announce the resignation of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Chief Executive Officer, Mr Colin Van Schalkwyk. He will be leaving SITA at the end of September 2002.
Mr. Van Schalkwyk, who joined SITA in August 2000, has indicated that he intends to rejoin the private sector and also complete his PhD.
During his term of office, Mr Van Schalkwyk contributed significantly to laying sound foundation for the transformation of SITA. He also contributed notably to the increased levels of stability and performance now evident in the organisation.
In the interim the SITA board will provide strategic leadership required and with the board support, government will ensure that a suitable replacement for Mr Van Schalwyk is found soonest.
Government will further ensure that the SITA Board consolidates all the recent gains that SITA has realised.
Issued by: Director: Media, Ms Tembela Kulu @ 082 497 3220