Inspirational Innovator
This category recognises employees visibly demonstrating effective innovations and solutions e.g., improving processes (improved methods for doing work, reducing time spend [lead time reduction], automated solutions), improving client engagements (innovative channels for consulting/informing clients/stakeholders engagement), and cost saving methods.
Mr Arangies is the Head Master and a Teacher at Eversdal Primary School in Durbanville. He realised that education should cater for individual learners and different learning styles. A Finland study tour exposed Mr Arangies to innovative teaching methods. He implemented Deep Learning at Eversdal, focussing on ways to access learners’ ability in mastering a deeper level of learning, in the principles found in critical skills, needed for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He ensured that teachers were ICT-skilled and motivated staff members to change the way they delivered the curriculum. Office 365 as a curriculum delivery platform was implemented. Interactive whiteboards, TV monitors and tablets were made available in every classroom. Teaching with iPads was implemented, resulting in the Intersen Phase embarking on writing and creating the School’s own e-Curriculum, based on the CAPS Curriculum, through the Curriculum Development process initiated by Mr Arangies.
Ms Ribbonaar is the Red Dot Project Lead within Transport Operations. She played a central role in conceptualisation and subsequent implementation of the Red Dot Project, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with minibus taxi industry partners. Red Dot was implemented by the Department, in collaboration with the Department of Health, responding to the unique and unprecedented impact of COVID-19 in the Western Cape. It includes two specialised transport services, namely Red Dot Quarantine and Isolation and Red Dot Lite. The Project drew on mini taxi services to provide a completely new service to health care workers, as well as Q&I patients. Several “firsts” were achieved, ranging from the service itself; the partnerships; and technology utilised. Drivers underwent safety training, vehicles were fitted with protective screens and hand sanitiser, and vehicles were sanitised after every trip.
Ms Luckhoff works in the Metro East Education District, where she developed an automated solution to empower educators and improve client engagements through online training. Educators are able to access personal development at any time and place. The solution’s administration is automated, including evaluations, as well as certificates of acknowledgement. In the current COVID-19 environment, it was difficult to continue staff development and parent empowerment. This initiative changed how educators, parents, as well as the broader community are empowered. Thus far, overall positive feedback on all modules has been received. The new way of work has been accessed by other District offices, as well as other pillars within the Department of Education. Ms Luckhoff has availed her email address to resolve any unclear matters, technological difficulties, content questions, or assistance required.
