Communications Unit

The function of the uMngeni Communications Unit is to communicate messages of the Municipality to the external targeted groups as well as internally. 

The Objectives of the Unit are;

  • To comply with the legal obligations as prescribed in the    Constitution and other relevant Acts of Government in the upholding of Democratic values and Principles. 
  • To establish a system of communication between the Municipality, the community, stakeholders and in keeping with the obligations of Intergovernmental Relations  
  • To make the public aware of the programmes and projects undertaken by the Municipality 
  • To create and maintain a good working relationship with the media
  • To address the negative perceptions about the Municipality
  • To promote projects and programmes undertaken by the Municipality
  • To improve and improve Local Economic Development. 
  • To enhance Intergovernmental Relations.
  • To ensure ongoing feedback to the communities regarding achievements on IDP undertakings
  • To ensure that we are a transparent, open, accountable and a responsive local government
  • To enhance public participation in the affairs of the Municipality 
  • To inform our residents about the resolutions of Council
  • To foster good relations with the community 
  • To enhance the image of our Municipality
  • To educate our residents about the functions and roles of the Council
  • To educate our residents about the role of Local Government versus that of the two other spheres of government. 
  • To improve our internal communications
  • To ensure that the achievements of the Municipality are highlighted
  • To assure our residents that we are a caring, prosperous and developmental Municipality 

Policy and Legal Context for Communications

  • The Municipal Finance Management Act,
  • Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, 
  • The Municipal Structures Act No.117 0f 1998. 
  • Organized Local Government Act, 1997 
  • Intergovernmental Relations Act, no.13 of 2005
  • Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
  • Media Development Diversity Act, 2002 and 
  • The White Paper on Local Government and
  • Municipal Systems Act of 2000
  • Municipal Structures Act of 1998 

Executive & Support

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICE

• To oversee and manage day to day operations of the Municipal Manager
• Intergovernmental relations
• To provide support to the office of the Municipal Manager and Exco members
• To coordinate activities of the Management team
• To provide administrative support to the office of the Mayor
• To provide administrative support to the office of the Speaker
• Stakeholder management

 

HIV/AIDS Programme 

The uMngeni Municipality has undertaken to develop an HIV and AIDS strategy. The purpose of this strategic plan is to guide all stakeholders and role-players in their efforts to implement a systematic response to the pandemic within the uMngeni jurisdiction. The plan is informed by two key principles that guide municipalities in their fight against the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS:- Page 54 of 153 

  • Reduction or elimination of duplication; 
  • Maximum utilisation of the available resources; 

The uMngeni HIV and AIDS strategy is premised on the understanding that the fight against the spread and impact of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in our communities can only be won through multi-sectoral collaboration and creation of an effective partnership based on the experience and skills of locally based organisations and institutions. 

 

Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Activity is an independent appraisal which examines and evaluates uMngeni Local Municipality’s activities as a service to Management and the Council. To provide for the independence of the Internal Auditing Activity, its personnel report to the Municipal Manager who report functionally to the Audit Committee. 

The department supports members of uMngeni Local Municipality in the effective discharge of their duties. The identification and prevention of fraud is clearly a management responsibility. Internal Audit is well qualified and experienced to assist management to identify the main fraud risks facing uMngeni Local Municipality and could assist management in designing appropriate controls that could minimize the effects of the risks. 

The scope of work of the Internal Audit Activity is to determine whether the uMngeni Local Municipality network of risk management, control and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, are adequate and functioning in a manner to ensure:- 

  • That risks are appropriately identified and managed; 
  • That interaction with various governance groups occurs as needed; 
  • That significant financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely; 
  • That employees‟ actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations; 
  • That resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected; 
  • That programs, plans, and objectives are achieved; 
  • That quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the uMngeni Local Municipality control process; and 
  • Those significant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the uMngeni Local Municipality are recognized and addressed appropriately. 
  • Evaluate and report on Performance Management. 

Performance Management Unit

What is Performance Management?

Performance Management is a comprehensive and elaborate system of monitoring performance of municipalities has been legislated. This system is intended to continuously monitor the performance of municipalities in fulfilling their developmental mandate. Central to this is the development of key performance indicators as instruments to assess performance. These indicators help to translate complex socio-economic development challenges into quantifiable and measurable outputs. They are therefore crucial to improving the quality of life for all.

The Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations (2001) define a Municipality’s Performance Management System as “a framework that describes and represents how the municipality’s cycle and processes of performance planning, monitoring, measurement, review, reporting and improvement will be conducted, organized and managed, including determining the roles of the different role players” (Chapter 3, Section 7, Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations,2001).

Chapters 6 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No.32 of 2000), requires local government to:
  • Develop a performance management system.
  • Set targets, monitor and review performance based on indicators linked to the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
  • Publish an annual report on performance management for the councillors, staff, the public and other spheres of government.
  • Incorporate and report on a set of general indicators prescribed nationally by the Minister responsible for local government.
  • Conduct an internal audit on performance report audited by the Auditor-General.
  • Involve the community in setting indicators and targets and reviewing municipal performance.
Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (DSBIP) : 2015/2016  

  Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan Draft : 2016/2017

 

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