Programme Two (Local Governance)

To ensure the transformation of Developmental Local Government by strengthening municipal institutuions that will be responsive to the needs of communities.

 

Ms. Charity Sihunu

Acting DDG

Purpose

To co-ordinate, promot, monitor, support and enhance governance in municipalities.

Key Functions

  • Promote good governance and sound municipal administration.
  • Enhance governance through public participation, intergrated development planning,rapid response and stakeholder management.
  • Oversee municipal Operations Management, Employee Relations and wellness and Human Resources Planining and Development.
  • Manage and co-ordinate district operation services.
  • Contact Details

    Office Manager

    Office Manager: Ms. Nosimphiwe Nocwanya

    Tel:
    Cell: 071 6711 400

    Office Support

    Admin Officer: Ms. Sikhona  Nokqayi

    Tel:
    Cell:. 076 5112 065

    Chief directorates

    Mr. Mboniswa Nodlabi

    Chief Director

    Purpose

    To Develop a policy framework to promote facilitate and co-ordinate Public Participation IGR and Rapid Response ,Stakeholder Management and Intergrated development plan

    Key Functions

  • The development of policy framework to promote,facilitate and co-ordinate Public Participation within municipal areas.
  • The development of policy framework to promote,facilitate and coordinate rapid response and Stakeholder management,co-ordination of inter- governamental and district operation services within municipal areas.
  • Develop policy framework to promote, facilitate, strengthen and monitor municipal IDPs
  • Contact Details

    Office Manager

    Office Manager: Mr. Lazola Mkhencele

    Tel:
    Cell: 066 261 1727

    Office Support

    Admin Officer: Ms.  Asanda Mangcotywa

    Tel:
    Cell: 066 261 1518

    Ms. Charity Sihunu

    Chief Director

    Purpose

    To promote good governance and sound municipal administration.

    Key Functions

  • The monitoring and facilitate effective municipal administration and capacity building.
  • The coordination of the evaluation and assessment of local government capacity.
  • Monitor and facilitate municipal finances, supply chain management and valuation services.
  • Provide information technology,system support and intergration services to municipalities.
  • Coordinate and provide capacity building initiatives.
  • Contact Details

    Office Manager

    Office Manager: Ms. Nosimphiwe Nocwanya

    Tel:
    Cell: 071 6711 400

    Office Support

    Admin Officer: Ms. Sikhona  Nokqayi

    Tel:
    Cell:. 076 5112 065

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