15 Joint IDP Forum September 2014 Consultation ULM,ILM and Sector Depts PHASE 3: REVIEW STRATEGIES 17 Review Municipal Strategies/Strategic plan January 2015 Strategies ULM 18 Community Satisfaction Survey February 2015 Consultation ULM 19 IDP Ward Committee Meetings February 2015 Consultation ULM/WARD COM 20 Meeting with CBOs (Community Based Organisations) March 2015 Consultation ULM/CBOs 21 Review Sector Plans November 2014 Revised Sector Plans ULM 22 Review Policies November 2014 Revised Policies ULM 23 IDP Task team to discuss progress November 2014 Progress ULM 24 Compile Projects January 2015 Projects ULM 25 Oversight Committee for Annual Report 2013/14 February 2015 Incorporate comments in Annual Report 2015/16 ULM,WARD COMM PHASE 4: ADOPTION & SUBMISSION OF DRAFT 2015/2016 IDP TO COGTA 26 IDP Representative Forum May 2015 IDP Rep Forum ULM 27 Alignment of Budget & IDP Aligned IDP & Budget ULM 28 Meeting COGTA and municipalities on IDP assessment process 2015/2016 February 2015 Meeting ULM/COGTA 29 IDP Task team to discuss progress on draft IDP February 2015 Progress ULM 30 Service Providers Forum(Sector Departments) March 2015 Forum ULM,UDM,COGTA, Sector Depts. 31 Adoption of Draft IDP by Council March 2015 Adopted Draft IDP ULM 32 Submission of Draft IDP 2015/2016 March 2015 Submission ULM/COGTA 33 Advertise Draft IDP for Public Comments March 2015 Advertisement ULM 34 Final Annual Report Dec 2015 Submission ULM/AG
Sanitation project. and Bulman Circle. Geoge Cross Water Works to reduce water shortages in Wembezi. Municipality 4 Replacement of the ageing Infrastructure (Water Lines beaneth our roads). Upgrading of the Sewer Main Line in Alexandra Street. Uthukela District Municipality 5 Ezitendeni Sanitation Engodini, Vumbu and Gomba Water and Sanitation Nhlawe and Madondo Water and Sanitation Nontethe Water and Sanitation Nkaseni and Nomoya Water and Sanitation Uthukela District Municipality 6 Sanitation Project – Thembalihle/ confirmed by UDM Esigodlweni Water and Sanitation Emthweni Water and Sanitation Uthukela District Municipality 7 Engavuza Water and Sanitation Ephofini Water and Sanitation Mbabane Water and Sanitation Mgwamama, Ezibindini and Mankonka Water and Sanitation Madulaneni Water and Sanitation Mhlumba and Kwanhliwe Water and Sanitation Uthukela District Municipality 8 Haviland Water and Sanitation Chievely, Frere and Rama Water and Sanitation Cornfield Water and Sanitation Uthukela District Municipality 9 Mimosadale Phase Two Water and Kwamatshesi Water and Sanitation Intunda and Lowlands Uthukela District
Sustainable Development Growth Development Strategy. KZN PGDS The principle of self-sufficiency must be promoted. Development must be located in a way that reduces the need to travel, especially by car and enables people as far as possible to meet their need locally. Furthermore, the principle is underpinned by an assessment of each areas unique competencies towards its own self-reliance and need to consider the environment, human skills, infrastructure and capital available to a specific area and how it could contribute to increase its self-sufficiency The municipality subscribes to the Seven (7) Strategic Goals of the Provincial Growth Development Strategy. KZN PGDS Planning and subsequent development must strive to provide the highest level of accessibility to resources, services and opportunities The municipality subscribes to the Seven (7) Strategic Goals of the Provincial Growth Development Strategy. GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND IMPERATIVES The National Development Plan (NDP) introduces the long-term vision for the future development of South Africa. As such, the National Planning Commission (NPC) has formulated a National Development Plan (NDP) - ‘vision 2030’ as a strategic plan to guide development at a national level over the short to medium term. The plan is based on a detailed diagnosis of issues facing the country and strategic engagement with all key sectors. It identifies unemployment, poverty and inequality as some of the key challenges facing South Africa, and outlines a number of strategic interventions to address these issues. Among these are the following: Economic development and job creation. Improving infrastructure. Transitioning to a low carbon economy. Building an inclusive and integrated rural economy.
Waste Management and Pollution: The intervention is on minimizing the amount of waste that goes to landfill and reducing pollution from industry. Additional areas that will be covered in this theme include the creation of local economic opportunities in waste management and recycling, building capacity and knowledge of the municipal citizens on the value of managing waste and pollution, and reducing emissions from waste and industries. SWOT OF THE Umtshezi LM (ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT) The Environmental SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) is presented in the Table below: STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES TREATS Large biodiversity that inhabits an ecosystem landscape that has retained ecological functionality; There are wetlands, important water yield areas and streamlined rivers The presence of Priority Floral Species that prevents ecological degradation and further loss of vegetation The municipality also contains the basis of the Tugela-Vaal water scheme and good water resources. Limited benefits derived from international assets situated in the municipality Lack of environmental compliance and enforcement; this weakens management of the natural environment Lack of environmental management strategies and key interventions to monitor & manage biodiversity as well as ecological footprint Improvement of biodiversity and hydrological integrity of aquatic systems There is an opportunity for contributions to rural livelihood through employment opportunities in alien eradication operations as well as beneficiation of some species as they provide materials for the production of various household and saleable items such as building materials, On-going environmental degradation affecting the ecotourism, leading to a reduction of resources available for conservation aspects. Low economic growth and increasing rate of unemployment in major economic sectors Alien infestation may lead in marked declines in stream flow, transformation of vegetation composition & structure; alteration of patterns nutrient cycle & fire regime; also impact on Tourism & Agricultural production
Indigenous planted at Wembezi Area as a response to reduction of Carbon Footprint Municipal Participation in Greenest Municipality Competition (GMC) Partnerships with other sector departments Lack of common planning between development planning and environmental planning Lack of environmental education & awareness in municipal communities crafts and furniture and fuel wood Stakeholder alliance on environmental protection Revenue generation through conservation of biodiversity Mapping environmental sensitive areas Poor environmental management due to lack of environmental awareness Industrialisation and overpopulation Illegal Dumping which pollutes wetlands High potential agricultural land, potential forestry areas and areas likely to experience settlement expansion this poses greatest threats to identified Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs) Limited benefits derived from international and national assets situated in the district. 3.1.4.1 To establish a uniform approach to assess and monitor disaster risks that will inform disaster risk management planning and disaster risk reduction undertaken by organs of State and other role players. Disaster risk assessment is the first step in planning an effective disaster risk reduction programme. It examines the likelihood and outcomes of expected disaster events. This
Development planning and Local economic development; Solid waste disposal; Firefighting services; and The establishment conduct and control the cemetery and crematoria. Promotion of local tourism; Air pollution; Building regulations; Storm water management; Street trading; and Control of undertakings that sell liquor and food to the public. Street lighting; Traffic and parking; Electricity; Local sports facilities; Noise pollution; Pounds; and Municipal roads. The Umtshezi Municipality does not have sufficient capacity, both human and financial capacity, to perform these powers and functions effectively and efficiently. To improve its capacity, the municipality as entered into an “ Agreement with the Department of Governance and Traditional affairs.”Business Plans have been developed to source funds from financial institutions and Donors, etc. / ORGANOGRAM The organogram has been developed so as to accommodate the HR needs of the Municipality. Table 9: Organogram The position of the Municipal Manager (Section 57) is filled. Three (3) of the Four (4) Section 54- Managers are filled and have signed performance agreements and charters. The diagram above presents the first page organogram of the municipality and division of powers and functions to different portfolios within the Umtshezi Municipality establishment to ensure the effective implementation of the IDP. HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY The Municipality has a Human Resource Strategy Document which responds to the development plans which reflect on recruitment, retention, succession plan, scarce skills, skills development plan, etc, and an adopted organogram, with 380 current posts, 142 vacant posts and 2 frozen posts. There is a budget allocated for the review of the Performance Management System for the Municipality. The current Performance Management System (2014/2015) is fully functional, however there is a need to appoint a full time Performance Officer. The Municipality has established a Special Programmes Units that will ensure there is effective implementation of the Equity Plan in order to address the operative term STATUS
Drakensberg World Heritage Sites available within the area Environmental and Cultural Sites available within the area Good Agricultural Land High Development Indicators for Umtshezi Municipality Strong Manufacturing base within the area Key Industrial Area in the town of Estcourt Significance Index for Agriculture increase for Umtshezi Our failure to optimise the tourism opportunities Dependency ratio is too high HIV prevalence is high Lack of support skills in Tourism Industry Decline in formal employment and Increase in informal employment but no policy to support it LED strategy is outdated and lacks implementation plan Umtshezi Municipality has not yet created an enabling environment for LED OPPORTUNITIES TREATS Location on the N3 development corridor, this can provide more opportunities in the area Optimum utilization of natural, cultural and historical assets for further economic growth Vast space of Agricultural Land to be used for primary and secondary production Explore growth of transport, storage and communication sectors Need to improve recreational, medical, housing and schooling facilities Specific interventions to stimulate economic growth Potential to develop retail facilities Opportunity for further growth of the tourism, and manufacturing sectors Unsustainable development practices Development along the N3 corridor could threaten CBD HIV prevalence No employment opportunities and skills development opportunities created, social challenges can escalate to further marginalization Failed Land Reform Programme Relocation of Industries Poor Global Economy Decline in manufacturing and agricultural sectors Lack of sound business incentives High tariffs Political instability Disjointed planning Lack of resources, communication and partnerships The municipality aims to improve access to social development services and information with this chapter. Core to this chapter is the need for social needs analysis and programmes to facilitate interfaces between different spheres of government charged with social development role.
Develop and implement anti-fraud strategy Financial Viability and Financial Management To improve budget implementation in the municipality Revenue Enhancement Financial Management Budgeting and Reporting Expenditure Control Spatial Planning and Environment (cross cutting issues) To promote efficient and credible strategic and spatial municipal planning Review SDF To promote sustainable protection and development of the environment Review environmental management plan To improve response to Disasters Review Disaster management Plan STRATEGIC MAPPING
(Street vendor - R300,000) 5. Litigation in process against the municipality (Construction company – R2,76 m) This matter has been reported to Council and is currently under investigation. Ongoing MM Ongoing 5. Material underspending of grants A Procurement Plan has been compiled and will be monitored monthly and progress, delays reported to the MM/EXCO. All directors with projects will be required to motivate planning delays, and the CFO will report on SCM delays on project procurement/expenditure. A spending report will be submitted to the MM, CFO and EXCO monthly. Immediate (30 June 2014) (Monthly by the 10th working day) All directors Done Done for July – December 2013 6. Material losses of electricity A load monitoring system (SCADA) will be introduced; Metering system will be improved. Meter reading in June each year for consumer consumption will be aligned with the ESCOM reading as far as possible. Illegal connections will be monitored 24 February 2014 8 December 2013 June 2014 Immediate (Ongoing) Senior Manager: Electrical (Cyril Moodley) Commenced
OTHER MUNICIPAL PROJECTS UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY MUNICIPAL CIVIL DEPARTMENT PROJECT REPORT 2013-2015 DEPARTMENT PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION COMPLETION DATE PROGRESS WARD CIVIL DEPARTMENT Frere Hall Construction of community hall August 2013 Completed 08 Frere Creche Construction of crèche September 2013 Completed 08 Phofini Creche Construction of crèche August 2013 Completed 07 Mshayazafe Hall Construction of community Hall November 2013 Completed 09 Entunda Creche Construction of crèche 30 March 2014 Completed 09 Black Top Road rehabilitation (Wembezi) Rehabilitation of roads 30 June 2014 Completed 03 & 04 Black Top Rehabilitation (CBD) Rehabilitation of roads 30 June 2014 Completed 04 Black Top Rehabilitation (Collita) Rehabilitation of roads 30 June 2014 Completed 04 COMPLETED
Civil Prioritized Projects for the financial year 2015/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AREA PROJECT NO WARD NO Rehabilitation of Alfred Street Phase 2 Estcourt CBD CIV1 4 Ngodini Creche Weenen CIV2 8 Tarring of Mabhaloni Road 1.5 km Mabhalonini CIV3 9 Mabholonini Community Hall Mabhalonini CIV4 9 DSR (Sporting Facility) Wembezi CIV5 1 KwaMasuku Creche Wembezi CIV6 2 Mahlabathini Creche Weenen CIV7 5 Emadulaneni Creche Weenen CIV8 7 Vukelani creche Vukelani CIV9 3 Msuluzi Creche Colenso CIV10 8 Chiverly Creche Chirvely CIV11 8 Milton Farm Creche Milton Farm CIV12 8
ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT PROJECT REPORT – 2013 2015 Component / Department Project Name Description Completion Date Progress Ward Sub 57 Phase I Upgrade of Main Substation including: 33 KV Cabling from O/H line to Sub 57 New 20MVA Transformer 33 KV switchyard including civil works and 33 KV equipment 11 KV panel extension etc July 2013 Transformer 20MVA completed ,expected delivery on Tuesday 18 February 2014 Civil Work completed 3 Sub 57 Phase II Upgrade of Main Substation including: 33 KV Cabling from O/H line to Sub 57 New 20MVA Transformer 33 KV switchyard including civil works and 33 KV equipment 11 KV panel extension etc October 2014 New Transformer damaged in delivery, being repaired in Gauteng 3 Wembezi Substation Upgrade of Main Substation including: 15 MVA Transformer 33 KV switchyard including civil works and 33 KV equipment 11 KV panel extension etc Expected September 2014 Municipality work completed, awaiting connection from Eskom
Esigodlweni Electrification Project Phase 1 751 Houses to be electrified Date for completion 31 August 2012 316 Connections Completed in Phase 1 Completed Phase 1 6 Esigodlweni Electrification Project Phase 2 435 Houses to be electrified 224 Connections done Completed Phase 2 6 Esigodlweni Electrification Project Phase 3 235 Houses to be electrified 235 Connections to be Completed in Phase 3 Date for completion 31 July 2016 In progress 6 OTHER ELECTRICITY ARE PROGRESS BY ESKOM IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: - Mthaniya - Vumbu - Msuluzi - Ekuthuleni - Clouston Farm - Emantanjeni - Phofini - Embabani - Nhlawe #2
HOUSING PROJECTS PROJECT NAME FUNDER VALUE Rensbergdrift Dept of Human Settlements R77 868 000.00 Awaiting Tranche 1 approval Mimosadale Dept of Human Settlements R77 868 000.00 Tranche 1 approved. Busy with Tranche 2 – end August 2014 Owl and Elephant Dept of Human settlements R41 114 000,00 Implementing agent appointed – Tranche 1 approved Msobetsheni Dept of Human settlements R41 114 000,00 Implementing agent appointed – Tranche 1 approved Cornfields Dept of Human settlements R165 000 000,00 IA appointed – Conditional approval approved Paapkuilsfontein Dept of Human settlements No budget yet IA appointed. Busy with Stage 1. Awaiting for acquisition of land to be sorted out by DoHS Mshayazafe Dept of Human settlements No budget yet Waiting for authority to advertise project Wembezi A Section Dept of Human settlements R75m R75m approved in October 2013 waiting for Dohs to appoint IA. Kwanobamba 1&2 Dept of Human settlements No budget yet Project enrolled for rectification – waiting for NHBRC report Nhlawe Dept of Human settlements No budget yet Brewitt Park Phase 2 Private/Dohs FLISP Thembalihle Dept of Human settlements No budget yet IA busy with Stage 1.
2012/13 Reseal 5 Weenen Mthembu Abathembu R15 820 000 2013/14 Regravelling D 500 9 Estcourt PLO PLO R1 500 000 2013/14 Regravelling P 170 9 Midway/Lowlands PLO PLO R3 600 000 2013/14 Regravelling P176 5 Weenen Mthembu Abathembu R2 400 000 2013/14 Causeway P 176 B 5 Weenen Mthembu Abathembu R3 500 000 SANITATION PROJECTS BY UTHUKELA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY PROJECT NAME LOCALITY/ WARD RESPONSIBLE DEPT FUNDER VIP latrines (Sanitation) 5 Technical MIG R30 517 148 VIP Latrines (Sanitation) 7 Technical MIG R19 501 748 Water Supply Scheme KwaNobamba Ezitendeni (5,7,8) Technical MIG R31 700 000 VIP Latrines (Sanitation) 4 Technical MIG R10 450 000 VIP Latrines (Sanitation) 4 Technical MIG R10 547 000
2 SDBIP 2015/16 The SDBIP was adopted by council in May 2015. Y July 2015 March 2016 3 Integrated Waste Management Plan The Plan is outdated and currently being reviewed. It should be review before end of June 2016. Y June 2016 JUNE 2017 4 Local Economic Development Strategy The Plan is outdated and currently being reviewed. It should be review before end of December 2015. Y 2013 JUNE 2017 5 Organizational Score Card. May 2015. Y 28 May 2015. May 2016 APPENDIX B - CONTACT DETAILS UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY