Category: Life at PPO

We celebrated Jimmy's birthday in our "pajama lounge" in style... but without cake. I was rather disappointed, as I love a good slice of chocolate cake, especially chocolate icing, even though my water bowl has to be flushed after.  One slice also ensures a sugar buzz of 8 hours, and about 12 000 swimming laps.

Estie, our fantastic delivery manager, was most thrilled with her "Angry Birds" cake.  We surprised her with this red and yellow fluffy looking cake as she is most fond of these animated characters.

The enthusiastic Project Portfolio Office (PPO) team members recently enjoyed a team building challenge, with a good, old fashioned cook-off at Liv’In Batterie de Cuisine in Pretoria. This multi-coloured restaurant boasts a “Master Chef” style kitchen that is used to facilitate culinary training. We thought it fitting to arrive at the venue already in-character, with … Continue reading "We mixed and we fried at the team cook-off"

Here at Project Portfolio Office there is no doubt that we are a social bunch who like to support initiatives that allow us do fun things. Friday the 2nd of August saw us reaching for our slippers, in what was PPO’s first time in supporting the Slipper Day initiative, certainly not the last though, as … Continue reading "Slipper Day"

We have moved into a great new office, and now we have a fantastic new team member.  Meet our very pretty new sales consultant, Lizette le Roux.  Welcome to the team, we wish you well and much success (and lots of sales) at Project Portfolio Office.

Along with so many other South Africans, Project Portfolio Office celebrated Nelson Mandela Day on July the 18th, doing our bit to inspire individuals to help change the world for the better, and in doing so, to build a global movement for good. The ReadabookSA campaign, run by the South African Reading Foundation, is an … Continue reading "Nelson Mandela Day"

A perk to having a private balcony...quick Friday afternoon Braai! I was left inside for this event as the smoke mists up my bowl and leaves me rather light headed.  I was happy to watch from inside, as the team enjoyed their boerie rolls.  I prefer my flakes to meat...eating a fellow animal doesn't generally … Continue reading "Friday is Braai-Day"

A personalized coffee cup cake was enjoyed by the team in celebration of Lindi's birthday.  Lindi is a consultant here at PPO, and this is the first time that we can enjoy her special day with her as she joined us at the end of 2012. Congratulations to you.  The big purple bow was worn … Continue reading "Another Birthday…more cake!"

For Earth Day 2013, PPO wanted to impress Mother Nature by activating our green fingers. A client, who is also a passionate volunteer at Lungisisa Indlela Village (LIV), approached our team with a request for a gift that would keep giving - trees. This fully sustainable village in Kwa-Zulu Natal places children without parents into … Continue reading "Giving Back to LIV!"

Geelbooi, our fantastic driver, celebrated his birthday today with the PPO team.  We all clubbed in together and gifted him a brand new oven/stove combo. Needless to say his wife was as thrilled as he was and we hope many great meals will be prepared on the their new appliance.