Getting to Know Paballo Mogoje

Paballo Mogoje

Where is your hometown?

I was born and bred in Kagiso.

What is your motto or daily personal mantra?

I have a bible verse that I live by every day, which is, Psalm 46:10 “Be still and Know that I am God”. I love this verse because in everything that I do and go through I include God in it, because He has the fi nal say and has better plans for all of us.

When did you join the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation?

I joined the department in January 2013 as a contract worker in the management accounting section, in April 2013 I became permanently employed.

Before working here, what would you say was the most unusual or interesting job you ever had?

The department was my very fi rst job, so I have never really experienced any unusual job.

What would you say is the most challenging part of your work?

Having to deal with all different kinds of personalities and sometimes getting along with all of them can be a bit of a challenge and when people are hard to deal with, it can lead to slower productivity.

What is the most favourite part of your work and why?

That I get to do what I love, which is working with fi gures, though it can get a bit tough sometimes and there is always something new to learn every day.

If you could change one thing about workinwg here, what would it be?

The fact that it gets hectic to a point that I get overwhelmed and at times never know how to handle it.

Since you started working for the department, what has been your proudest moment?

Acquiring the skills that I didn’t learn in varsity like work ethics, to be analytical and to be able to solve problems. When I got a promotion in 2016, it showed that I am developing and growing in the department.

What kind of music do you have on your playlist?

I enjoy listening to old school RnB, likes of Dru Hill, Toni Braxton, Luther Vandross and Boys II Men. I also love house music.

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

It takes me about an hour and thirty minutes to get ready in the morning.

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

I would sing, “I wanna dance with somebody” by Whitney Houston.

If you could go back in time to change one thing, what would it be?

I would change my level of confidence. I would tell my younger self to believe in herself, to speak out more.

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?

A cell phone with signal, sunscreen and a box of matches.

What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far?

Was losing someone that I love, it happened so suddenly which made it so difficult to deal with, but now I’m learning how to accept the situation. I’m taking it one day as it comes.

What is your favourite hangout place and why?

I am an introvert, so I hardly go out. I am always indoors, but when I get the chance to go out, I am a fun person to chill with.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love?

None

Tell us three things most people don’t know about you…

• Public speaking is my biggest fear

• I am a very spiritual person

• I am an over analyser. It’s very hard for me to turn off my brain and just go with the flow.