“Pikitup employees are forbidden from soliciting Christmas gifts from members of the public, as this goes against company policy for staff to take part in this tradition,” said Suren Maharaj, acting managing director at Pikitup, speaking ahead of the holiday season, when doorstep requests for a ‘Christmas box’ are common.
“Residents are under no obligation whatsoever to offer any gifts to Pikitup’s refuse collection staff, as the company does pay a bonus to its staff at the end of the year,” Maharaj added.
Maharaj also advised residents and business owners in the City of Joburg against individuals who masquerade as Pikitup staff requesting ‘Christmas boxes’ and ‘donations’ from the public, and urged residents to report imposters, as well as staff who approach or harass them for gifts or donations to police or the City of Joburg.
“Corporate governance and zero tolerance to corruption are of critical importance to Pikitup. We will leave no stone unturned in rooting out corrupt officials and practices,” said Maharaj.
Details: City of Joburg 24/7 toll-free hotline 0800 00 25 87; anticorruption@tip-offs.com
