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www.durban.gov.za METROezasegagasini NEW SPORTS KZN AND STUDENT FACILITY FOR DURBAN IS OPEN RELIEF FUND WATERLOO FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE News: Page 3 News: Page 4 News: Page 8 Mayor unveils R2 million electrification project
THEMBA KHUMALO EThekwini Mayor Zandile the ground which left Gumede officially people destitute. With the VER 300 families connection of electricity will receive launched a R2 million formally, we hope that this electricity as part electricity project in will be a thing of the past.” of the rollout of a ES Electrical contractors OR2 million electrification Ward 52. Pictured with her is Chairperson of have been appointed to project. They are among install electricity in the thousands of eThekwini the Human Settlements area. They started work residents who have already and Infrastructure on 21 November and received electricity as a work is expected to be result of the City’s robust Committee Councillor Mondli Mthembu, Ward completed by January. electrification roll out However, about 70 percent project. 52 Councillor Boxer of the 300 families will be EThekwini Mayor Zandile Zulu, Acting Head of legally connected before Gumede officially launched the Electricity Unit Christmas. the electrification project Councillor Zulu said the in the Clinic Informal Maxwell Mthembu and project will also create Settlement and nearby Vincent Zondi from the temporary employment for areas in Bhambayi, north Electricity Department. locals. of Durban on 19 November Acting Head of the in Ward 52. Mayor Gumede Electricity Unit Maxwell was accompanied by Picture: Mthembu said: “Only Chairperson of the THEMBA KHUMALO qualified and authorised Human Settlements and people can work on Infrastructure Committee about 300 families. The having to live in informal and sanitation, “This consequences, including electricity as it can be very Councillor Mondli dangerous.” Mthembu, Ward Councillors entire development is settlements that they programme is currently the loss of life,” she said. expected to cost R2 million. however live under humane being rolled out to different Ward 52 Councillor Boxer He called on residents to Boxer Zulu and Knowledge work with his department Phohlo, Acting Head of the Interim services such and dignified conditions. informal settlements in Zulu said the launch of the as electricity, water and Mayor Gumede said the eThekwini.” project was welcomed as to remove illegal electricity Electricity Unit Maxwell connections to avoid the Mthembu and other sanitation is provided for electrification of informal She warned residents seven people had died in residents living in informal settlements is a Municipal about the dangers of illegal the area as a result of illegal unnecessary loss of life and officials. create a safe environment The project, which settlements. This is in order wide programme which electricity connections. connections. to ensure that while some aims to provide interim “This practice often “We have had informal for all residents. commenced on 21 [email protected] November, will benefit people find themselves services including water leads to devastating settlements burn to EThekwini says no to violence against women and children
THEMBA KHUMALO Committee and Councillor were still subjected to and we call on all sectors to Sipho Kaunda, Chairperson horrendous brutalities partner with us in creating ETHEKWINI Municipality of the Economic including being raped, safer communities.” has taken a tough Development and Planning assaulted and even killed. She said men must lead the stance against violence Committee and councillors “All South Africans must change we need to see in committed against women from various wards in the act to prevent abuse and to communities. and children. This was City. ensure a safer society for Mayor Gumede further demonstrated by eThekwini Residents as well as women and children. We encouraged all eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede stakeholders from different can and must do more to residents, especially women who successfully launched sectors were also in prevent violence against and children, to make the 16 Days of Activism for attendance. women, support survivors use of the Gender Based No Violence Against Women Mayor Gumede, in her of abuse and bring Violence Command Centre and Children campaign at address, called for multi- perpetrators to justice.” (GBVCC). Amaoti Sport Grounds in pronged collaboration Mayor Gumede was The Centre was established Ward 53 on 26 November. for the successful fight emphatic that this could be by the Department of The programme was against the abuse of achieved through collective Social Development to deal attended by Councillor women and children. “We efforts. with violence especially EThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede accompanied by Mondli Mthembu who call on law enforcement “We can create greater committed against women Executive Committee members Councillor Zama is the Chairperson of the officers to deal decisively awareness and reduce the and children. Sokhabase and Councillor Mondli Mthembu as Human Settlements and with the perpetrators of number of sexual offences The GBVCC’s toll-free well as Ward 53 Councillor Richard Qhantsi led the Infrastructure Committee, crime against women and and attacks on women number is 0800428428. Councillor Zama children.” and children. However, Alternatively, USSD (Please march against the abuse of women and children at Sokhabase, Chairperson of She said it was a sad reality government cannot Call Me) *120*7867# or sms the launch of the 16 days of activism campaign. the Community Services that women and children eradicate this scourge alone Help to 31531. Picture: THEMBA KHUMALO METRO Page 2 1 December - 14 December 2017 ezasegagasini NEWS ABOUT US EThekwini praises NEWS IN The Metro Ezasegagasini is the BRIEF offi cial eThekwini Municipality publication through which ratepayers and residents EThekwini are informed of news and forges ahead perspectives in greater Durban. efforts of SAPS offi cers It is a forum for readers’ views with climate and is published fortnightly on a Friday, with 400 000 copies CHARMEL PAYET change action distributed. THE hardworking efforts of TACKLING climate change To contact us: South African Police Service is non-negotiable and Metro Ezasegagasini, (SAPS) offi cers from ORS implementing policies and PO Box 5588, Durban, 4000 Durban Harbour were high- maintaining eThekwini News Editor: lighted at the 7th Annual Municipality’s existing Tel: 031 311 4855 / Excellence Awards held on mitigation strategies will pave [email protected] 24 November at the Elange- the way for a sustainable City. ni Hotel. These were the sentiments Reception: Presentation of awards expressed by Mayor Zandile Tel: 031 311 4827 were made in 20 categories Gumede at the inaugural Fax: 031 332 8051 for various accolades meeting of committee achieved by offi cers during members of the Durban the year. Climate Change Strategy STAFF EThekwini Deputy Mayor (DCCS) and the Technical Fawzia Peer, who was Task Team (TTT) at the Editor: Tozi Mthethwa invited to address the Elangeni Hotel on 24 offi cers, thanked them for November. News Editor: Gugu Sisilana their selfl essness in keeping The TTT is made up of eThekwini residents safe. Municipal heads of units Sub-Editor: Councillor Peer also Nondumiso Mathomane who will oversee the Climate used the opportunity Change Strategy for the City. Writers: Nonduduzo Ngcongo, to encourage the police EThekwini Deputy Mayor Fawzia Peer thanked offi cers from the ORS Durban Silindile Maluleka, Princess to work with residents Harbour for their selfl ess service in keeping eThekwini residents safe at the SmartXchange Nkabane, Themba Khumalo, to reduce crime in their unit’s 7th excellence awards held on 24 November. Vukile Mbata, Sohana Singh, communities. honours Phiah Dass, Simphiwe Dlamini, “I consider it an honour Picture: ZAMANTUNGWA GUMEDE Jessie Singh and Romita and a privilege to SMMEs Hanuman address you. The point of the offi cers who lost their to shine will surely come. update of crime in South of security entry (at the THE prestigious lives from ORS Durban You are sometimes placed Africa’s major cities, SmartXchange annual Translator: Nokwanda Mvelase, harbour) is of national Harbour over the year while in risky predicaments so covering nine large urban Sabathile Mathabela and Zibuyile awards that recognise Small, importance especially in the line of duty. ensure you take care as your municipalities over 11 years. Gabayi in combatting crime, so Medium and Micro-sized “On behalf of the family needs you and we, as “The report placed Enterprises in the Information Graphic Designers: Zimana your job at the harbour eThekwini leadership I eThekwini, need you,” said eThekwini on top for the is very important. We are Technology sector took place Bashe, Zakhe Ntshingila, Zama want to congratulate you Councillor Peer. decrease in murders for the at the Coastlands on the Zwane and Sandile Sokhela here today to recognise and thank you for your She also touched on the period of time under review. offi cers’ commitment and Ridge Hotel on 21 November, selfl essness. I encourage report by the Urban Safety Statistics like these should proving yet again that small Photographer: Zamantungwa dedication,” she said. you to keep up the excellent Reference Group hosted by inspire us to double our Gumede and Lwazi Mzobe She encouraged them be business and creating work, for with such the Safer Cities Network. efforts to combat crime.” entrepreneurs are the alert while on the job. This commitment your time The report provides an [email protected] followed a moving tribute backbone of the country’s economy. Earlier this year, SmartXchange, eThekwini Municipality’s Information Public urged to be Communication Technology Crime fi ghting (ICT) incubator, awarded R5 million to a group of aware of con artists young entrepreneurs. SmartXchange, an innovation volunteers honoured node and dynamic young operating in City business incubation centre that promotes and supports It was an early the region’s vision of being Christmas JESSIE SINGH remedial solutions to the technologic hub of Africa, for crime personal problems. And was established in the City in MEMBERS of the public while the crowd watch 2004. prevention are urged to be aware of their performance, their volunteers as a new scam operating accomplices rob the KwaMashu in the Central Business unsuspecting audience. Municipalities business District (CBD), Isiphingo The City will be running an urged to fi ll and Pinetown. The scam awareness programme to owners involves a “magician” warn the public about the vacant posts showered performing an act and while con artists. Furthermore, the crowd is enthralled all law enforcement PROVINCIAL leadership them with has urged KwaZulu-Natal gifts. by the performance, their agencies within the City accomplices’ pickpocket the have been made aware of municipalities to prioritise Picture: distracted crowd. the issue by SMU. Major fi lling vacant critical senior THEMBA Project Co-Ordinator roleplayers including the positions to fast-track service delivery. KHUMALO from the City’s Security South African Police Service, Management Unit (SMU), Metro Police and private KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Silence Vilani said the security companies have Cooperative Government and City has deployed law joined forces to minimise Traditional Affairs Nomusa enforcement offi cers to these criminal activities by Dube-Ncube who chaired the MUNIMEC meeting at THEMBA KHUMALO Against Crime Project Metro Police,” he said. patrol the areas where the forming security patrols, scam artists operate. Vilani static monitoring through the Greyville Racecourse for their sterling work Safer Cities Manager Convention Centre on 28 SUPPORT from KwaMashu in making the project a Pumla Jingxi applauded said between 4am and deployment of offi cers, 3.30pm, SMU has six teams monitoring closed circuit November said regulations business owners and the success. the initiative, which is on the appointment and community is essential in Gumede said the initiative supported by a number of four members in each television cameras and team deployed to the six ensuring a rapid response. conditions of employment of assisting the police to fi ght started about a year ago of local businesses in senior managers came into crime, Chairperson of the owing to the scourge of KwaMashu, including the hotspots. During a raid by SMU in Between 3.30pm and 11pm the Durban CBD on 21 effect on 17 January 2014. KwaMashu Businesses crime in the shopping Big Box Company, KFC, MUNIMEC is an Against Crime Project precinct. Nearby business Cambridge Foods, Vibe FM SMU further deploys 12 November, the “magicians” teams of four members per attempted to bribe offi cials intergovernmental body that Mfanafuthi Gumede said owners were approached and Top Bets. meets quarterly to analyse at a ceremony held in for support and funding, Jonas Barausse of the Big team to patrol the identifi ed to allow them to continue hotspots. to work. The public is urged the state of local government honour of volunteers on 17 and with their support, this Box Company said their and is made up of the MEC, November. project started. mandate is to ensure that Explaining the scam, to report criminal activities Vilani said the fraudsters to Metro Police on 031 361 municipal mayors and KwaMashu businesses in “We have managed to people can move freely municipal managers in the partnership with eThekwini decrease crime in the area without falling victim to are dressed as traditional 0000, SAPS on 10111 or healers. They attract Security Management on province. Municipality honoured by working with the South criminals. about 20 volunteers of the African Police Service and [email protected] the public by making 031 311 4701. KwaMashu Businesses prophesises and prescribing [email protected] Page 3 METRO 1 December - 14 December 2017 NEWS ezasegagasini Waterloo community receives state-of-the-art sports facility
VUYO NDLOVU ensure that it is protected Mayor Zandile against vandalism and Gumede offi cially THE community of theft.” Waterloo received an early Head of Parks, Recreation opened the Christmas gift when Mayor and Culture Unit Waterloo sports Zandile Gumede offi cially Thembinkosi Ngcobo said facility (insert) opened a state-of-the-art the Unit will design different where members sports centre in the area sporting programmes to valued at R11.2 million on be played at the facility. of the community 16 November. He urged members of were urged to Addressing Waterloo the community to keep utilise and protect residents that came out in fi t by partaking in these it from vandalism. numbers, Mayor Gumede programmes. said the sports facility was “Every year the built in an effort to promote Municipality loses about Pictures: fi tness and healthy living R80 million due to ZAMANTUNGWA among members of the vandalism. We hope that community, be it young you will work with us to GUMEDE or old. “You must take full ensure that the facility advantage of this facility is protected. We will and ensure that it is always also ensure that it is well kept busy so that it doesn’t maintained.” become a ‘white elephant’.” The sports facility consists Mayor Gumede also urged of a multi-purpose court, a the community to take pavilion, changing rooms, ownership of the centre and ablution facilities, a covered not damage it. platform for cultural “We can bring security activities and an outdoor personnel to guard the sport gym. facility, but it is up to you to [email protected] Mayor’s programmes to City to roll out solar water empower communities heater project CHRAMEL PAYET CHARMEL PAYET Municipality to participate ROBUST empowerment in the national programme programmes, targeting the ETHEKWINI Municipality for the generation of job youth, military veterans and remains committed to opportunities. vulnerable groups including creating sustainable The programme will have women will be rolled out by employment opportunities two components namely the Mayoral Parlour Unit in and improving the lives of the Social Programme upcoming months. all residents especially the and the Load Reduction The programmes are poor. Programme. diverse and aim to make a One way this will be The Load Reduction positive and long-lasting achieved is through the roll Programme will target impact in the lives of out of the national solar higher income homes residents. water heater programme. and will only be partially Furthermore, these Residents will not only subsidised and will not interventions reiterate that benefi t from having hot be offered to low income eThekwini Mayor Zandile water available to them, suburbs. Gumede is indeed the local labour will also be Meanwhile, the Social People’s Mayor. employed in the project. Programme will be fully The Executive Committee While the areas where subsidised and will be free approved a report on 21 the programme will be to recipients. November outlining a implemented are still to be Work will be carried out number of empowerment decided, the most deserving by local labour and local programmes to be rolled out and neediest residents will contractors trained by the by the Unit for the 2017/18 EThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede pictured with the Deputy City Manager be considered. Department of Energy. fi nancial year. Previously, about 30 000 The participation of The estimated cost for of Corporate and Human Resources Dumisile Nene and residents of ward 105. The Mayoral Parlour Unit will be running a number of empowerment heaters were installed in local labour is in line with the implementation of all eThekwini homes in an Municipal procedures operating programmes in programmes in upcoming months to assist the youth, military veterans and earlier roll out of the project which is integral to this the Mayoral Parlour Unit is vulnerable groups including women and the disabled to positively impact on in 2012. programme. R25 million. residents’ lives. An overview of the new Furthermore, the City will This includes the Matric programme was discussed ensure all installations are of Awards to be held in January at an Executive Committee good quality. 2018, the Mayor’s Awards in held in early January 2018 campaign running from eThekwini, promoting meeting on 21 November. Chairperson of the May 2018 and a Mayor’s Golf and a Scarce Skills Summit November to January 2018, the heritage and legacy The programme, to roll Human Settlements and Day in June 2018. planned for February. the Girl Child Programme of military veterans and out solar water geysers, will Infrastructure Committee Civic functions and the Other programmes and programmes creating military veterans’ business be funded by the national Councillor Mondli Mayoral Imbizo are ongoing include a Youth in Business awareness of people opportunities. Department of Energy and Mthembu said: “We will programmes that are aimed Summit in March, a Youth living with disabilities and The report was largely will be installed through the ensure that the distribution at bringing government Conference in partnership albinism. welcomed by the Executive utilisation of local resources. will target the poorest of services closer to the people with the Cooperative Operation Sukuma Sakhe Committee. The report tabled by the the poor to ensure we put and raising the bar on Governance and Traditional programmes are scheduled Mayor Gumede said Executive Committee geysers where they are service delivery. A Mayoral Affairs and four Mayoral to run from November to while these were not new stated that the national needed most.” Youth Imbizos which will be Lekgotla is planned for June 2018. programmes they were Department of Energy [email protected] March 2018, four social ills held in April and May. There are also programmes important as they change approached the campaigns are planned Programmes targeting to assist military veterans the lives of thousands of for November with a Back vulnerable groups include including the verifi cation of people for the better. to School Campaign to be the gender-based violence all military veterans within METRO Page 4 1 December - 14 December 2017 ezasegagasini NEWS
Durban one of top EThekwini is home to KZN international destinations Invest SA One Stop Shop SANE SHANDU DURBAN has been selected as one of the top 52 NONDUDUZO NGCONGO MEC for Economic destinations to visit in 2018 Development, Tourism and by Fodor’s Travel. Fodor’s is IN A historic move to Environmental Affairs Sihle the world’s largest publisher facilitate investments and Zikalala said: “A critical of English language travel address current economic pillar for economic growth and tourism information challenges, President Jacob is investment attraction, and the first relatively Zuma on 18 November hence we’re investing all our professional producer of officially opened doors for efforts to attract investors.” travel guidebooks in the the KwaZulu-Natal Invest Mayor Zandile Gumede United States of America South Africa One Stop Shop pledged eThekwini’s full (USA). Durban was included (OSS). commitment in ensuring on this list as a result The OSS, which aims that the OSS becomes a of Fodor’s editor Teddy to attract and retain success. Minford attending a recent investment is strategically “EThekwini is serious media familiarisation trip situated at the offices of about investment to Durban. In addition to Trade and Investment promotion as in August providing a candid overview KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) at we approved a new stand- of the City and its unique Stalwart Simelane Street in alone office responsible attractions, Minford also Durban. for bringing in new foreign featured Hilton Durban, Addressing eThekwini investment in the City the Oyster Box and Station residents, business owners known as ‘Invest Durban’,” Drive precinct as highlights. and the media, President said Mayor Gumede. EThekwini and KwaZulu-Natal is open for business following the official launch Acting Deputy City Zuma said: “Investment She further said the Manager and Durban promotion is critical for of the KwaZulu-Natal Invest South Africa One Stop Shop by President Jacob Municipality is finalising Tourism Head Phillip our economy in order to Zuma. Picture: SUPPLIED the memorandum of Sithole said Durban is ready contribute to job creation understanding with Invest for financially beneficial for our people and for us to SA that will enable clear growth from the USA attract new investments.” establishing businesses well as agencies such as I urge all three spheres lines of operation and market. “Durban being The OSS will be the point because of bureaucratic Companies and Intellectual of government, namely include the City’s catalytic recognised as a top 52 of contact for investors, said requirements. Property Commission, national, provincial and projects to promptly destination to visit in 2018 the President, adding that Services will be offered South African Revenue local to work together achieve the radical will undoubtedly spark new this will promptly respond by key Departments such Services and Visa in building a stronger economic transformation interest from travellers and to challenges raised by as Home Affairs, Labour, facilitation service centres. and global competitive goal. will hopefully significantly business people about the Environmental Affairs, “For the OSS to become economy,” said President [email protected] grow the North American difficulties they face when Trade and Industry as effective and successful, Zuma. travel sector into the City,” said Sithole. The City has received a substantial amount of publicity from the USA market since the EThekwini is an award winning City appointment of USA based company, PHG Consulting to aggressively market CHARMEL PAYET congratulated Durban (UNESCO) recently declared Durban to the North for winning an Honorary Durban a UNESCO City of American market as part of ETHEKWINI Municipality’s Climate and Clean Air Literature making it the first a three year contract. USA service delivery Award at a ceremony held in African city to receive this is currently the number 3 programmes to drastically Germany. prestigious status. source market for Durban. improve the lives of “We were recognised She said the City was also Research shows that residents through various because of our Durban named the best Metro in the more tourists from North interventions are making Landfill Conservancies delivery of housing at the America, which has a strong a visible impact. This project, which is a recent Govan Mbeki Awards. economy and a growing is evident based on the successful landfill that The City, said Mayor and aging population are numerous accolades, both reduces emissions of Gumede also received visiting Durban now, more national and international, methane, provides safe an award from the than ever before. Research that the City has received waste disposal, employs International Society of City also indicates that Africa is EThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede and Deputy recently. EThekwini Mayor workers from surrounding and Regional Planners 2017 the number one destination Mayor Fawzia Peer are pictured with members of Zandile Gumede said communities and produces Awards for Excellence for its on their list, as North the Executive Committee (Exco), City Manager eThekwini is an award electricity for the local Inner City Spatial Vision and American consumers are winning City at an Executive Sipho Nzuza and senior management at an Exco grid.”Mayor Gumede Regeneration Strategy. The eager to explore unique Committee meeting held on said the United Nations awards ceremony was held destinations with authentic meeting held on 21 November with some of the 21 November. Educational, Scientific in Portland, Oregon in the experiences. awards the City has been presented with recently. Mayor Gumede and Cultural Organisation United States of America. [email protected] Unlocking investment opportunities
VUYANI DIMBA of government, will help capacity and leadership Department of Trade and promote Durban as Africa’s support to attract, retain Industry including Invest TO DRIVE economic preferred investment and grow investment SA, Trade and Investment growth through attracting destination. in our core sectors. “In KZN (TIKZN), the Durban new investment projects, Invest Durban will provide partnership with our other Chamber of Commerce boost investor confidence advisory services and cluster units, the Invest and Industry, the KZN and improve ease of doing support for new and Durban team will also Growth Coalition, and business in eThekwini existing foreign investors ensure valuable linkages State Owned Enterprises Municipality, Mayor Zandile so that they can easily from the new foreign such as Dube TradePort, Gumede officially launched capitalise on opportunities investments into our the Development Bank of the new Invest Durban Unit and best locations for such. local Small, Medium and South Africa, Industrial From left to right, Godfrey Muthizwa, who led and Strategy at the Inkosi Addressing captains Micro-sized Enterprises and Development Corporation, the panel discussion, City Manager Sipho Nzuza, Albert Luthuli International of industry and Senior Community Participation Eskom and others. Key Sherry Zalika Sykes from United Stated Consul Convention Centre on 24 Executives representing Groups. We are working Partners include the largest General, George Bennet from World Bank Group, November. various spheres of towards ensuring that more banks, audit and advisory The Invest Durban government and the new investments are spread firms as well as sector Michael Deighton Managing Director of Tongaat Strategy, driven by diplomatic community at across the City, including based organised business Hulett Development and Musa Makhunga President partnerships between the launch, Mayor Gumede our townships and rural bodies working together of Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry eThekwini Municipality said the Invest Durban areas,” said Mayor Gumede. to promote investment in actively engaged during the panel discussion. and the private sector, team will have significantly Invest Durban Unit will Durban. as well as other organs increased resources, work closely with the [email protected] Picture: PUMLA KHWELA Page 5 METRO 1 December - 14 December 2017 news ezasegagasini City focuses on entrepreneurial development and innovation
Nonduduzo Ngcongo Workshop. November. present about untapped the requirements that our database.” The workshop, held at The Municipality’s Business opportunities within their business should meet in He said to spread the IN ORDER to grow the City’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli Development Manager organisations. order for them to access word further about the economy by providing local International Convention Nonku Mthembu said Ritesh Ramkissoon from opportunities such as in vast opportunities and entrepreneurs with valuable Centre (ICC) on 16 the GEW aims to expose ICC gave attendees an maintenance as the centre is to provide training for business information that November, was in people to the benefits of overview of what the centre running short of plumbers emerging entrepreneurs will help them advance conjunction with Global entrepreneurship, hence does and listed a number of and painters. they will early next year host their business, eThekwini Entrepreneurship Week Municipal entities such as opportunities that could be “We end up using the same a Supplier Information Day. Municipality hosted a (GEW) which is celebrated the ICC and Moses Mabhida exploited. service providers because [email protected] Supplier Development worldwide from 13 to 17 Stadium were invited to Ramkissoon explained people are not registered on Improving the economic Tamils Conference wellbeing of Durban promotes trade ties
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AN INTERNATIONAL delegation converged at the Durban Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre for the fourth World Tamils Economic Conference to discuss business and investment opportunities. Opening the conference on 16 November, Chairman of the Reception Committee Logie Naidoo said the conference aimed to bring together the Indian diaspora while strengthening EThekwini Municipality City Manager Sipho Nzuza articulated why Durban economic links between the has been voted the best City to live in during the Imagine Durban: Wellbeing different countries. Economy Open Forum. “I trust that the gathering will be productive and help stimulate the economy in Vuyani Dimba leadership’s tenure. “It of Pretoria, Professor our respective countries.” Deputy Mayor Fawzia Peer receives a shawl known must be noted that the Lorenzo Fioramonti delved The conference was as Ponnadai as a gift from Dr V.R.S. Sampath, IN EXACTLY 13 years accolades the City has into it by apprising the organised by the Indian Convenor of the World Tamils Economic Conference from now, Durban aspires achieved in this regard audience on economic state government of Tamil to become Africa’s most includes Durban being growth and how growth Nadu under the auspices of Chennai, India. Picture: Lwazi Mzobe caring and liveable City, the best City to live in as doesn’t always equate to the World Tamils Economic a commitment and goal voted recently by the Knight spending. “By breaking free Foundation and Madras Malaysia, India and people.” eThekwini Municipality Frank Global Residential from the growth mantra, we Development Society, and Singapore. The King said he was happy City Manager Sipho Nzuza Cities Index. Furthermore, can build a better society ran until 18 November. Deputy Mayor Fawzia Peer to be part of the historic is determined to ensure eThekwini offers residents that puts the wellbeing of During the conference, said hosting the conference event. “Today marks 157 becomes a reality. the highest quality of living all at its centre. A wellbeing business entrepreneurs was a momentous occasion years since the arrival of Speaking at the Imagine compared to other South economy would have and academics engaged for the City. “The conference Indians in KwaZulu-Natal. Durban: Wellbeing African cities, according to tremendous impact on on matters relating to is a conduit for our City and The Indian community Economy Open Forum, the Mercer 2017 Quality of everything we do, boosting economic development the country to showcase has contributed to making hosted at the Botanical Living Survey which ranked small businesses and as well as explore the vast investment South Africa what it is Garden on 15 November, Durban 87th overall,” said empowering citizens as opportunities for higher opportunities that we have.” today.” Nzuza said he believes that Nzuza. the collective leaders of education and research. His Majesty King Goodwill Meanwhile, investment Durban is well on track to Honing in on the topic tomorrow,” said Fioramonti. Durban based Zwelithini encouraged and business opportunities achieving this goal by 2030. of discussion which was: Fioramonti also applauded businessman Vivian Reddy leaders from all countries in South Africa and the Elaborating on his notion, “Success in a world without the Municipality for their and government officials to work together to help African continent topped Nzuza spoke about growth”, guest speaker; aspirations of becoming shared the stage during the reduce poverty. the agenda during the three the various accolades philanthropist, author Africa’s most caring and conference with some of “We also want you to day conference. received by the City before and Professor of Political liveable City by 2030. the speakers coming from create jobs for unemployed themba.khumalo @durban.gov.za and during the current Economy at the University [email protected] countries like Mauritius, EThekwini assists Lamontville informal traders
Jessie Singh to create an environment area for the campaign. that were dangerous to both said it is imperative that all of contact for anyone that is sustainable and Traders welcomed the City’s traders and customers. informal businesses register keen on opening an EThekwini Municipality financially viable. education and awareness Xulu said: “Municipal their businesses in order to accommodation, departments will continue These sentiments were drive and were keen to departments will continue legalise their trading. entertainment offering programmes that highlighted when the rectify and comply with offering programmes that The Municipality is serious establishment or food outlet will improve the socio- City hosted a business the City’s business by-laws. will improve the socio- about driving its by-laws in eThekwini. The Unit economic status of informal compliance awareness Senior Manager of South economic status of informal enforcement campaign ensures that all businesses traders. The programmes campaign in Lamontville on Durban Basin Area Based traders, however it is which will assist Durban comply with the Business will not only assist traders 16 November. Management Sifiso Xulu important that traders abide achieve its 2030 vision of Act, 1991 (Act No. 71 of businesses to comply Municipal line departments said findings showed that by Municipal by-laws.” becoming Africa’s most 1991) which states that with Municipal policies visited and conducted there was a high rate of The City’s Business caring and liveable City, no person/business may and by-laws, but will also inspections on all shops and unhygienic practices in Licensing Inspector socially and economically. conduct a business without ensure that law and order containers used for trading most trading areas and Nobukhosi Mkhombe who The Business Licencing a licence. is maintained in the City in Swinton Road, the focus illegal electrical connections was part of the campaign Unit is the first point [email protected] METRO Page 6 1 December - 14 December 2017 ezasegagasini NEWS
BUILDING AN City Manager promotes INNOVATIVE CITY improved service delivery VUYANI DIMBA IN AN effort to build VUYANI DIMBA a platform that links business and the academic A STERN call to improve community, eThekwini service delivery, introduce Municipality has opened innovative ideas and its doors for innovation adhere to the Municipality’s by launching the new Customer Care Policy and Innovate Durban office on Batho Pele (People First) 23 November. The office principles was made by is located at the Point eThekwini City Manager, Waterfront in Browns Road. Sipho Nzuza during his Innovate Durban is a roadshow campaign at the Municipal innovation Durban Exhibition Centre programme, which is run on 23 November. in partnership with key The campaign is part of partners. It was established Nzuza’s strategic action in 2014 as part of the plan to engage Municipal Smart City initiative with employees and deliberate the purpose of driving on sustainable strategies the innovation agenda in to ensure that they give off eThekwini. their best when rendering EThekwini Deputy Mayor services to the 3.7 million Fawzia Peer applauded the eThekwini residents. initiative, saying Council Nzuza emphasised the had envisioned great things importance of unity for the Innovate Durban and respect between programme. City officials and clients “Four years ago, when the (ratepayers). Municipality conceptualised “It is awfully important to Innovate Durban, we knew respect clients. that this programme would Employees are the face and go a long way in fostering representative of the Mu- innovation and spurring on nicipality and you need to entrepreneurship. We had a constantly portray a positive EThekwini City Manager Sipho Nzuza has called on Municipal employees to reach for new heights and vision for Durban to be the image,” he said. most innovative City in the Since assuming office at raise the bar through implementing interventions that will ensure seamless service delivery across the country,” said Councillor the beginning of May, Nzuza board. Picture: PUMLA KHWELA Peer. has ensured the smooth Accompanied by University function and operation enhance service delivery. identified strategic capital Sanitation Head Ednick City Manager’s call for unity, of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) of the City, committing “I’ve always maintained projects, like Catalytic Msweli and Deputy City respect and adherence to Deputy Vice Chancellor to address corruption, and promised to develop Projects, that will have Manager for Corporate the Municipality’s values Daresh Ramjugernath, maintain the City’s award Durban and ultimately the potential to deliver on and Human Resources, and vision. [email protected] Councillor Peer said the winning status and develop contribute to growing the the strategic objectives Dumisile Nene, who both launch will create business employee relations to better City’s economy. of the City.” Nzuza was added their voices to the The Municipality has accompanied by Water and chorus of support for the relations and form new partnerships. UKZN is a partner of Innovate Durban. “As we launch the new offices and open doors to the home of Innovate Durban, we are not only City offers skills development opening up new offices, but new opportunities where creativity flows and ideas come to life,” she added. opportunity to entrepreneurs Innovate Durban Interim Chief Executive Aurelia Albert said since its inception in 2014, Innovate NONDUDUZO NGCONGO ing them with skills to create Durban has accomplished self-employment as nail various projects and A WEEK-LONG nail biology technicians. plans to implement more training was offered by To diversify the training programmes to further eThekwini Municipality even further, Mlolongo said encourage innovation and to 25 salon owners in there are plans to offer a youth empowerment. a bid to increase small make-up training course to “These projects include the businesses participation in the same group early next introduction of free WI- the mainstream economy. year. “This will assist them FI, online platform where The training was held at in owing a holistic beauty challenges meet solutions, Pinetown Civic Centre from salons.” academia-industry research 13 to 17 November. The training, which was project and intellectual The training, which was tutored by an expert in property support,” she said. facilitated by Business the industry and owner Elaborating further, Albert Support, Tourism and of NailedIT, Mbalentle said Innovation Durban Markets Unit aims to assist Ramncwana was a mix of has ensured participants emerging hair salons with theory and practical work, from 200 youth over a 3 year the necessary skills to covering a range of nail-re- period. She added that 27 expand their business in lated topics. employment opportunities order to be sustainable and One of the trainees, have been created, with competitive. Londiwe Mbhele, 27, from a further 32 businesses Area Manager from the KwaNdengezi said she established and incubation Unit Nomonde Mlolongo is very grateful for this support to 40 recipients. said the training comes after opportunity. “I always “We are most confident they conducted a scarce wanted to be a nail that Innovate Durban will skills analysis at hair salons technician, but I couldn’t grow to greater heights and situated in the inner and afford enrolling for a course will double its numbers in outer west of Durban. as they cost about R7 000 in youth empowerment,” she The analyses indicated that most training centres. I’m added. nail technicians were scarce grateful to the Municipality [email protected] and in demand. for providing this platform Mlolongo said this training for free.” also accommodated unem- [email protected] Nail technician trainees showing off their newly acquired manicure skills. ployed youth by empower- Picture: NONDUDUZO NGCONGO Page 7 METRO 1 December - 14 December 2017 NEWS ezasegagasini Bringing healthcare services closer to the people
SIMPHIWE DLAMINI EThekwini TO alleviate Municipality plans overcrowding at Craigieburn Clinic and to secure the extend the provision of South African healthcare services for the community of Craigieburn, Medical Research the Community Council Park Services Committee has recommended that Homes facilities the Health Unit signs situated at the a memorandum of understanding with the Craigieburn Sizakala South African Medical Centre to alleviate Research Council (SAMRC) Park Homes to secure the overcrowding and facilities situated at the offer a much more Craigieburn Sizakala Centre. The SAMRC Park Homes efficient service are unoccupied since to patients that the organisation vacated the premises after the frequent Craigieburn finalisation of their research Clinic. project. Committee Chairperson Pictures: Councillor Zama Sokhabase zamantungwa said these facilities could aid the Health Unit in fulfilling gumede the current need to house its staff and deliver integrated healthcare services to the community. “Craigieburn Clinic needs space to offer chronic medication. Therefore, these park homes offers a suitable Clinical Operation and medicine dispensing and also house Environmental space for dispensary with supporting staff currently distribution service to Health Services staff from seating space for waiting situated at Amanzimtoti the community will ease the recently acquired clients and temperature and Widenham which congestion at the clinic. Vulamehlo Municipality, controlled rooms are not easily accessible “Women and child making services to the suitable for the storage of to the community,” said healthcare services will community accessible,” said medication. We are also Councillor Sokhabase. also be rendered, which Buthelezi. going to house Primary Acting Health Unit Head will strengthen the [email protected] Health Care Management, Zinhle Buthelezi said expanded programme on bringing the central chronic immunisation. We will Medical Male World Aids day commemoration
Circumcision SIMPHIWE DLAMINI Day at Rydavale Sport We are also worried about year’s commemoration, Ground in Ward 49 on 1 the fact that our province the Municipality seeks AS PART of the global fight December. remains the epicentre to encourage eThekwini against HIV/Aids, show Chairperson of the of HIV and Aids and has residents to know their programmes support to people living Community Services the highest prevalence of status. with the disease and to Committee Councillor tuberculosis in the country. Acting Health Unit Head commemorate those who Zama Sokhabase said over What is also worrisome Zinhle Buthelezi said implemented have succumbed to it, 10 00 people are expected to is the fact that eThekwini this year’s theme is: “The eThekwini Municipality attend this year’s event. District is the highest right to life”, adding that together with the “As a country we have contributor to the high its emphases is on the SIMPHIWE DLAMINI target, the Municipality Department of Corporative shown remarkable progress prevalence of the disease fundamental right to health deemed it necessary to Governance, civil society in dealing with the HIV in the province,” said care. THE Community Services expand its services by and non-governmental epidemic. However, we are Councillor Sokhabase. [email protected] Committee has approved renewing working relations organisations will far from reaching the target Councillor Sokhabase the renewal of a service level with these partners,” said commemorate World AIDS of an HIV free generation. added that with this agreement the Municipality Councillor Sokhabase. has with Non-Government Acting Health Unit Head Organisations (NGOs) Zinhle Buthelezi said these which will help escalate the organisations will work implementation of Medical in different areas of the Male Circumcision (MMC) Municipality in line with and strengthen other health the provincial Department systems in eThekwini. of Health’s approved Chairperson of the boundaries for various Committee Councillor NGOs. Zama Sokhabase said the “It is important that we Health Unit is currently meet the national and implementing the MMC provincial target, hence we programme in various have renewed our working Municipal healthcare agreement with various facilities in collaboration NGOs in a bid to escalate with various NGOs partners. our provision of HIV/Aids, “In view of the escalating TB and sexually transmitted demand for MMC and the infection services,” said need to meet the national Buthelezi. Department of Health’s [email protected] METRO Page 8 1 December - 14 December 2017 ezasegagasini FEATURE EThekwini empowers youth through Student Relief Fund
EThekwini Municipality is committed to youth empowerment and has interventions in place to effectively deal with the triple challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequality. To-date there have been numerous successes with a positive impact made in a number of residents’ lives as a result of interventions such as the Student Relief Fund, writes Khaya Sengani.
S FUTURE verification is undertaken. leaders of the Academic performance City and country, is one of the important eThekwini criteria considered with Municipality the student’s most recent believesA in empowering academic report required. youth by investing in their This support is not extended education to ensure that to students who have a they contribute to the source of income. economic growth and Head of EMA Dr Mpilo development of the City. Ngubane said: “We aspire to Four years ago, the City develop the youth. The fund launched the Student Relief is aimed at providing relief Fund as part of Council’s especially for students who intervention to empower are under financial strain to and assist young people who pay their registration fees at are not able to afford tertiary a tertiary institution. It is not education registration meant to replace or compete fees. This programme is with National Student part of eThekwini’s radical Financial Aid Scheme.” economic transformation As the demand for and accelerated service student financial aid delivery initiative to grows, eThekwini’s positively transform people’s intervention is in line with lives. the Municipality’s vision This programme provides of being the most caring funding to less fortunate and and livable City in Africa. previously disadvantaged According to Statistics students who require South Africa, the country’s registration fees to enroll population is largely made or continue their studies up of young people with at any public institution of those below the age of 35 higher learning. Students are years constituting about selected largely on the basis 66 percent of the total of outstanding academic population. The estimated achievements. Applicants population size of 54 who are successful are million in South Africa, notified by the EThekwini consists of 18.5 percent of Sthembiso Nzuza from Nkosinathi High School is pictured with eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede and Dr Municipal Academy (EMA), youth between the ages of Terence Sibiya from Nedbank, one of the sponsors of the Mayor’s Matric Awards ceremony held on 25 formerly known as Skills 10 to 19; with 24 percent January. The ceremony, now in its 17th year, recognises the hard work of learners and teachers who Development Unit. aged between 15 to 24. Students are expected to Government has identified excelled in the 2016 National Senior Certificate examinations. Picture: ZAMANTUNGWA GUMEDE apply for funding every that poverty; inequality and year as their performance unemployment are the main The City believes that education is is reassessed yearly. For challenges that face the the primary weapon in the quest example, those who youth. benefited in 2017 will have This programme shows the for a better life and economic to re-apply for further Municipality’s commitment transformation and therefore financial assistance for to the development of young assists learners to ensure 2018. A screening process is people, ensuring that they that they prosper. Pictured is undertaken for all applicants develop and make the most to assess funding needs and of opportunities in order to Sandile Ngcobo from Kwatebeni academic performance. be leaders in society. Comprhensive High School in Since the inception of the Students who require Inanda receiving his certificate and programme, about 1074 assistance from the student laptop from Durban Tourism Senior students have been assisted. relief fund can visit Shell The fund is for current and House, 11th Floor for more Manger Sibusiso Mngoma and prospective students from information or call 031 311 Project Executive Peter Bendheim. impoverished backgrounds 3192. Picture: ZAMANTUNGWA GUMEDE in eThekwini, who cannot afford basic registration fees. Over 1500 applications were received in 2016 for 2017 Students who wish to be considered for the programme must meet the following criteria: academic year. This is a clear • A copy of your matric sworn statement or tax Document (ID); education institution demonstration that certificate and have not return statement for stating that the student eThekwini is indeed making studies in any higher self-employed parents • Parents or guardian’s has not been allocated a difference in the lives education institution; or guardians; certified copy of any financial support of residents. The call for South African green by any other sources; applications is published in • Your academic record • Proof of bar-corded Identity the eThekwini publication, if you are currently unemployment from Document (ID); • Motivation from the Metro Ezasegagasini once studying at a higher the Department of applicant on why you education institution; Labour if parents are • Acceptance letter should be considered a year, during the October- from a public higher November period for the unemployed; for financial assistance • Proof of income/ education institution; and following year of study. salary of both parents • Certified copy of Upon receipt of or guardian (payslip, South African green • Financial statement • Proof of residence. applications with supporting letter from employer; bar-corded Identity from a higher documentation, further Page 9 METRO 1 December - 14 December 2017 NEWS ezasegagasini City and FNB donate Progress report on catalytic projects over 1 600 school shoes CHARMEL PAYET seen most of the 2 500 units completed and occupied. THE landscape of the City Over 15 000 construction THEMBA KHUMALO is set to be forever changed jobs will be created as well by the multi-billion rand as 48 000 permanent jobs. OVER 1 600 school children catalytic projects currently Once the project is complet- from Ward 100 will start underway as well as those in ed there will be an annual the school year with brand the pipeline. rates base growth of R300 new school shoes as a result A progress report on cat- million. thanks to a partnership alytic projects in the City The Dube TradePort between eThekwini was made to the Executive which is a 2 840 hectares Municipality and First Committee at a meeting development comprises National Bank (FNB). Over held on 28 November by of trade, agri and support 1 600 pairs of shoes were Acting Deputy City Manager zones. donated to 30 schools in the for Economic Development The total investment value area by FNB volunteers. and Planning Phillip Sithole. is R13 billion with over 150 EThekwini Mayor Zandile He said the total of the 000 jobs created. Gumede applauded the catalytic projects in the City The IRPTN C3 Corridor efforts of volunteers from over the next 15 years was runs from Bridge City to FNB for helping to uplift R900 billion. Pinetown. The total invest- the community, particularly Sithole provided a brief ment value is R3.8 million children, of Ward 100, in the overview of each project. planning project and R3.77 south of Durban. The Clairwood Logistics billion road construction. Speaking at the handover Park is aimed at supporting Over 17 300 construction ceremony, which was held the logistics, commercial jobs and 1 659 permanent at Madundube Sport Field and surrounding light jobs will be created. on 24 November, she said EThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede and FNB Regional Manager Public Sector industrial developments in Sithole said the Oceans 2017 was the year of Oliver Banking, Paul Bowden are pictured with FNB volunteers as they handed over the South Durban Basin. uMhlanga mixed use Tambo. “Oliver Tambo pro- school shoes to children at Madundube Sport Field. The total investment value development has a total moted unity and today we is R4.5 billion with 5 000 investment value of R3.6 see that unity in action in construction jobs expect- billion and will contribute the form of these volunteers She said the role of continued support. “FNB FNB’s Regional Manager ed to be created and 2 000 R45 million in annual who have partnered with us volunteers and the donated R3 million to the Public Sector Banking, permanent jobs. rates. Approximately 15 to help the less fortunate. immense contribution City to assist those affected Paul Bowden said ensuring Cornubia is a 1 300 000 construction jobs and It shows that if we work they make in society by the recent storms, they children received good hectares R25 billion mixed 2 500 permanent jobs are together our country can cannot be overlooked. She also donated blankets and schooling was a priority for use project. Phase 1 has expected to be created. achieve great things.” also thanked FNB for its other items.” the bank. Community Work City prioritises needs Programme creates jobs of disabled people
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ETHEKWINI Municipality has prioritised the econom- ic inclusivity and empow- erment of disabled people through various develop- ment programmes. Over the past four years, 287 disabled people have been employed by the Mu- nicipality. The City also has a dedicated offi ce that runs programmes for disabled people. This was highlighted during the sixth KwaZulu-Natal Disabled People South Afri- ca Fun Run Walk Wheelchair Blind Race on 17 December. The 6 kilometres Fun Run Walk, which takes place Hundreds of disabled people from eThekwini Some of the Community Work Programme Supervisors that were inducted on during Disability Rights participated in the sixth KwaZulu-Natal Disabled 9 November by the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Awareness Month from 3 People South Africa Fun Run Walk Wheelchair Blind Affairs and Insika Foundation with Mayor Zandile Gumede. From left is November to 3 December, Race as part of the Disability Rights Awareness Thandeka Tshutsha, Rose Shabane and Thembi Siyaya. aims to increase awareness around the rights of persons Month which is commemorated nationally from 3 with disability as equal citi- November to 3 December. SIMPHIWE DLAMINI and Traditional Affairs and of the poverty elevation zens in society. Participants Insika Foundation, held at programme as most of the Fun Run Walk gath- force should be employees in the pipeline to increase IN ITS endless endeavor to the Durban City Hall people that are part of this ered at Mead Wood Garden with disabilities. employment opportunities create job opportunities for educated team leaders programme were selected opposite City Hall before Recently, the City has en- for people with disabilities. residents, eThekwini Munic- about the positive impact from our community walking to Hoy Park. rolled about 90 youth with Despite the shortage of ipality has employed this innovative government upliftment programmes, Councillor Mpume Ntshan- disabilities to participate in land, government is looking 1000 people to be part of programme has on people’s including ward committees, gase encouraged disabled a learnership programme. at plans to build houses to the City’s Community Work lives. Operation Sukuma people to take advantage The learnerships consist of accommodate the needs of Programme (CWP) which Mayor Gumede said the Sakhe and Masakhane of all economic opportu- 30 percent theoretical work people with disabilities,” she will ensure a cleaner looking supervisors will be working programmes.” nities available in the City, and 70 percent of practical explained. Durban. with a team of 25 people in CWP Project Coordinator including business and job experience. Thami Nkosi, a represen- Mayor Zandile Gumede each ward to clean schools, Sihle Cossa said: “Their opportunities. Councillor Ntshangase tative from Disabled People congratulated 40 CWP clinics and other work in communities will “In eThekwini we are work- said disabled people must South Africa KwaZulu-Natal, Supervisors on 9 November government buildings. “We be in line with the Mayor’s ing hard to address this and benefi t from poverty re- said the organisation looked that will ensure the smooth currently have a group Operation Khuculul’iTheku provide equal opportunities duction and development forward to fruitful partner- roll-out of the programme of 1000 programme par- Campaign. They will also for all residents of the City,” programmes. ship with the Municipality in 40 Municipal wards as ticipants that will work be working in community she said. “EThekwini will ensure that to address challenge faced a pilot project. The induc- two days a week and will gardens. This is to The Employment Equity people with disabilities are by people with disabilities in tion, by the Department of earn a stipend of R 700 a encourage people to venture Act highlights that at least prioritised for development. eThekwini. Co-operative Governance month. This forms part into farming.” three percent of the work- The Municipality has plans silindile [email protected] METRO ezasegagasini Page 10 NEWS 1 December - 14 December 2017 Essence Festival Brand new facility Durban 2017 was a resounding success for mealie traders CHARMEL PAYET Essence Festival Durban NONDUDUZO NGCONGO 2017 will be tabled at an THE hosting of the Essence Executive Committee INFORMAL traders who sell Festival Durban 2017 was meeting next year. cooked mealies in the City a resounding success with A number of artists and will now have a suitable long lasting impacts made businesses who directly facility to prepare their on business, performing beneffi ted also briefed the food after Mayor Zandile artists and the public who Executive Committee. Gumede offi cially opened a attended. This was coupled DJ Sox said the festival gave R3.5 million Mealie Cooker by a positive economic local artists opportunities Facility that will accommo- impact of R291.2 million starting from activations all date 70 traders. contribution to the Gross the way up to the event. The opening of this fully fi t- Domestic Product (GDP) Chief Executive Offi cer of ted state-of-the-art kitchen said Acting Deputy City the Durban Chamber of situated at Warwick Avenue Manager for Economic Commerce and Industry took place during the Infor- Development and Planning Dumile Cele said member mal Traders Imbizo on 29 Phillip Sithole. businesses had benefi tted November at Curries Foun- He was presenting a from the festival. tain where Mayor Gumede preliminary post-event EThekwini Mayor Zandile also outlined a number of The City has built a R3.5 million report to the Executive Gumede agreed that a Committee at a meeting on sizeable number of people plans aimed at empowering Mealie Cooker Facility (insert) the traders. 28 November. have benefi tted from A teary-eyed Thandi Zondi, that will accommodate 70 A decision will be taken Essence. 45, who couldn’t stop ululat- traders. This facility will ensure next year by Council “The report is a real eye- whether to host the event ing said no amount of words that informal traders who sell opener, as we have seen can express their gratitude for a further three years. that big businesses have to the Municipality for the mealies in the City work in a Sithole said 153 572 people benefi tted as well as our new facility. “This mealie suitable and hygienic area. attended the event in 2017, local artists. business has been paying an increase from 88 907 in We will be applying our my bills for over 30 years portunity to access markets, part of a number of infra- upgrading the public realm 2016. Also 616 jobs were minds to Essence as there and I managed to pay for thereby increasing their structure developments in preparation for the War- sustained and 1 409 employ- is no way we can get my children’s education.” sales and profi ts,” she said. budgeted to the tune of wick Mall Development. ment opportunities created. rid of something that is The new kitchen, she said, Mayor Gumede said small R350 million to be provided Meanwhile, Mayor Gu- Sithole said hotels in the benefi tting our economy will boost business effi cien- businesses are key engines over a three year fi nancial mede also unveiled a City also reported full and helping our people,” cy and attract new custom- to economic growth, adding period. The projects include ground-breaking bulk occupancy during this time. she said. ers. Cutting the ribbon to that mealie cookers in the upgrades of business hives, buying project that was “The objective of hosting Chairperson of the declare the facility open, Warwick Avenue has proved retail markets, traditional piloted in Phoenix, Inanda, events of this magnitude is Human Settlements and Mayor Gumede said it is one to be a lucrative part of the herbs and medicine market, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu economic growth and job Infrastructure Committee of the City’s endless efforts informal economy. The mealie cooker facilities, areas in partnership with creation as well as having Councillor Mondli to provide support for the facility is equipped with a buy back centres for card- IThala Limited and North an impact on the tourism Mthembu welcomed the growth and development of cooking area, change rooms, board recycling, food court Region Business Owners industry. The event also presentation. small businesses. toilets, showers, storage, markets, shelters, kiosks, Association. promoted local artists. “We are a global City and “The facility will protect offi ces as well as provision container parks and storage She said the City has invest- Around 145 Durban artists must host events that traders from inclement of services such as cleaning, facilities for traders’ goods. ed resources and funds in reached an audience of 145 appeal to the international weather conditions and refuse removal, water, elec- Mayor Gumede also re- this project to assist mainly 322 people.” market.” afford them a perfect op- tricity and security. Mayor vealed that the City has set tuck shop owners towards He said a report with the Gumede said the facility is aside R38 million towards their development. exact cost breakdown of the
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NVESTMENT Transformation in our beautiful agenda, City will aid job Cllr which in turn creation and Zandile will unlock empower residents investment Ito improve their Gumede opportunities. lives. I am therefore eThekwini This will very pleased that we position launched the Invest Mayor the City as Durban Strategy on a premium 24 November at the investment Inkosi Albert Luthuli destination. International Centre. I also attended the relaunch of The Strategy is set to drive the uMlazi Mega City recently economic growth and attract new which underwent a multimillion investment to the City. rand upgrade. The revamp will It will also improve the ease of have a long-lasting and positive doing business in the City while impact on the lives of residents at the same time promoting in uMlazi and surrounding eThekwini as the premier communities. It will help to investment destination of choice improve the everyday lives of the in Africa. people of the south who no longer We are very optimistic that we have to leave their community Illegal electricity connections being disconnected by an eThekwini Municipality Electricity will attract new investment to to do shopping. Everything they Unit offi cial. Electricity theft has led to devastating and tragic consequences, such as loss Durban. This in turn will create need is right on their doorstep. of life as well as damage to infrastructure costing the Municipality millions annually. Elec- more jobs. This Strategy is a vital Meanwhile, I have to touch on tricity and cable thieves must be stopped, not only because of the impact it has on our dai- tool to facilitate growth of trade another issue that is very close and investment to enhance the to my heart as a mother and as ly lives and in the long term, our economy and job creation, but also because of the deadly competitiveness of the City. a woman leading eThekwini. consequences. Report electricity theft to Electricity’s call centre 080 13 13 111,sms: 083 It further aims to facilitate That is the powerful 16 Days of 700 0819 or email: [email protected] Picture: PUMLA KHWELA sustainable investment in Durban Non- violence Against Women through the expansion, retention and Children campaign which and aftercare of existing multi- was launched on 26 November at national investors as well as Amaoti Sport Grounds in Ward 53. targeted attractions for signifi cant We as the City have taken a new foreign direct investment. tough stance against domestic LETTERS It will also market and promote violence and abuse in general. Durban as an investment Our message is very clear, we are destination. calling for society, especially men, At the launch of the Strategy to stand up and defend women I unpacked how economic and children. We encourage Status of the City’s Parking transformation will be accelerated, communities to work together to in line with our Radical Economic stem the tide of this abuse. CCTV cameras bays AS A result of the recent inclement are being followed in order to designated weather conditions as reported to address the matter of the damaged IMPORTANT NUMBERS the Municipality’s Executive Com- infrastructure. mittee (Exco) on the 23 October, Di- The Disaster Management Unit for disabled SWITCHBOARD EMERGENCY SERVICES saster Management’s Closed-Circuit plans to at least be able to fi nish Television (CCTV) infrastructure was infrastructure repairs prior to the Telephone: 031 311 1111 Telephone: 031 361 0000 one of the many affected Council festive season period in order to persons infrastructure. ensure the safety of residents and A report tabled before Exco ELECTRICITY CALL CITY INTEGRITY AND tourist in the City. I HAVE noted the misuse of with cost implications to repair About 90 percent of the cameras CENTRE INVESTIGATIONS the department’s infrastructure parking bays designated for that are not operational are due disabled persons in Municipal Telephone: 0801 313 111 Telephone: 0800 202 020 was approved along with the to the storm experienced on 10 recommendations on the report. services offi ces, where some October. motorists disregard the signage Fax: 031 311 4115 The Disaster Management Unit It must be noted that camera displayed on parking bays CABLE THEFT has begun infrastructure repairs operational statistics are updated reserved for disabled visitors. Telephone: 0800 311 961 SIZAKALA CENTRES where possible with the existing on a daily basis, as in some What action is taken against Fax: 031 324 5111 Telephone: 0800 331 011 budget. Some of the damages instances cable thefts and loss of those that misuse parking bays are beyond the Unit’s capacity electricity power does have a major designated for disabled persons? and therefore appropriate Supply impact on CCTV operations. Concerned resident Chain Management processes ENGINEERING AND CITY FLEET Editor WATER SERVICES CENTRE Telephone: 0800 235 338 THE eThekwini Transport Authority is mandated to assess Telephone: 0801 313 013 the need for the demarcation of SMS: 083 707 3013 TRANSPORT AUTHORITY parking bays for disabled persons when the need arises. The City Fax: 031 311 8220 Telephone: 0861 000 834 Closure of Tara Road currently has suffi cient parking bays for those who require them. TARA Road on the Bluff has now with residents able to drive on the The admission of guilt fi ne for been completely closed to traffi c. other side of the road. However, illegally parking in a parking bay Can the Municipality explain why residents removed the barriers and demarcated for disabled persons, the road has been closed? were driving on the verge of the in terms of Section 58(1) of the REPORT FRAUD & CORRUPTION Concerned resident washed away portion of the road. National Road Traffi c Act is R750. This posed a safety issue and the From March to October 2017; the Report all acts of fraud corruption, maladministration and human TARA Road on the Bluff has been entire road was closed as a result. rights violations in the Municipality to the City Integrity and Investi- Municipality issued 1268 fi nes for closed to the public after a section Repair work on the affected part the illegal parking on a parking gations Unit. Make sure you do the right thing even when nobody is of the road was washed away of Tara Road is expected to begin watching and help us rid the city of corruption. bay demarcated for disabled during the storm experienced in the soon. persons. City on 10 October. The affected Editor Editor TOLL FREE HOTLINE: 10th Floor, 41 Margaret section of the road was barricaded Mncadi Avenue Send your letters to: The Editor, PO Box 5588, Durban, 4000; email: [email protected] or write to us Durban 4001 0800 20 20 20 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/eThekwiniM. We reserve the right to edit and shorten letters. CLASSIFIEDS vacancies The place for eThekwini jobs, calls for proposals, tenders & notices
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LIAISON OFFICER (HV the Human Resources •Appointment as a Peace by the department to prove R 736 203.00 / R 935 339.00 pa PLANNING) Job Purpose: To manage the Administration Section, Parks, Officer. •Valid motor vehicle sufficient knowledge of the flow of traffic in the eThekwini Recreation And Culture, 3 Grade 15 driver’s licence (Code EB). •5 REF NO: 33001938 fitting and turning trade. Municipal area, design and Rd Floor, Rennie House , 41 Job Purpose: To ensure the Years relevant experience as R190 936.36 / R 247 836.60 pa •Minimum of one year post motivate for improvements to Margaret Mncandi (Victoria successful implementation a qualified Environmental Grade 09 apprenticeship experience the road network to provide Embankment) or P.O Box 5426, of complex housing and Health Practitioner who is in Mechanical Engineering a good level of service to Durban, 4000 or apply via the Job Purpose: Provides infrastructure development registered with the Health development, manufacturing all road users and assist web address www.durban.gov. for low income earners in Professions Council of South administrative and technical and maintenance. in the traffic aspect of all za (Telephone 311-4102) not support service to the HV accordance with Council’s Africa (HPCSA). Special Conditions: major developments in the later than Friday 2017-12-15 Planning Branch. IDP. To apply go to www.durban. eThekwini area. at 12:00 (Midday). 1. 40 hours, 5 day week. Essential Requirements: gov.za and click on e-careers Essential Requirements: Essential Requirements: 2. Be prepared to work •Relevant 3 year tertiary link – closing date is Friday, •Matric/Grade 12 with overtime. 3.Be subject to •Registered Professional Civil FACILITIES ASSISTANT qualification e.g National 2017-12-15. good pass in Mathematics, transfer/relocation to any Engineer or Professional (VULAMEHLO HALL) Higher Diploma/ BTech/ Engineering Graphics Technologist (Civil). •7 years of the Electricity Unit’s REF NO: 44004468/VARIOUS Degree in a Building/Civil and Design & Electrical relevant experience in the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH depots or divisions required. Engineering/ Town Planning Technology. Traffic and Transportation R105 528.84 / R136 988.88 pa ASSISTANT 4.Protective clothing: As per discipline. •Valid motor field. Grade 05 •Valid motor vehicle drivers the PPE schedule. vehicle driver’s licence REF NO: 41000536/41000538/41 000540/41000544/41000546/4 licence (Code EB). •2 Physical Requirements: To apply go to www.durban. Job Purpose: To undertake (Code EB). •4 years relevant gov.za and click on e-careers 1000548/41000550 Years relevant experience. various manual duties, experience in project 1. Must be physically fit and link – closing date is Friday, •Computer Literacy. oversee and organize the management. R190 936.32 / R 247 836.60 pa in good health as determined 2017-12-15. Special Conditions: use, maintenance and To apply go to www.durban. Grade 09 by the City Medical Officer gov.za and click on e-careers 40 hour, 5 day week; flexitime in Health. 2.Must be able to development of Municipal Job Purpose: To implement PARKS RECREATION AND link – closing date is Friday, as agreed with Deputy Head: physically lift heavy objects CULTURE UNIT recreation and leisure the programs related to the 2017-12-15. HV Operations. Protective and equipment normally facilities within EThekwini extermination of disease DEPUTY HEAD (LIBRARIES Clothing as per the PPE required of an Artisan Municipal area. vectors and pest control Schedule. Overtime Category: (Fitter and Turner). 3.Must AND HERITAGE) CLERK operations and ensure Essential Requirements: II. be able to climb ladders, REF NO: 44000004 REF NO: 32000280 support for the delivery of a •An appropriate level of lattice structures and work Vector Control service for the Applications must be lodged Salary Negotiable secondary education. •3 R105 528.84 / R136 988.88 at heights. 5.Must have the eThekwini Municipal area at the Human Resources Grade 20 Months relevant experience. Grade 05 necessary dexterity to work within the framework of the Administration Division, •Experience dealing with the with tools. Job Purpose: To plan, Job Purpose: To assume Council IDP. Electricity Unit, 1 Jelf Taylor public. responsibility for clerical Crescent, (Opposite Kings To apply go to www.durban. lead, organise and direct Essential Requirements: the Culture and Libraries Special Conditions: and administrative functions mead Cricket Stadium) gov.za and click on e-careers within the Support and •Matric/Grade 12. •Valid Durban 4001 or P.O Box link – closing date is Friday, Sections. Required to undertake Administration Department. First Aid Certificate to be 147, Durban, 4000 or Apply 2017-12-15. Essential Requirements: skills training. Posts are obtainable within 12 months on line www.durban.gov. interchangeable. May be Essential Requirements: •Relevant Bachelors Degree. of assumption of duty. za (Telephone Enquiries: required to work overtime/ •An appropriate level of DRAUGHTSPERSON (NETW •Valid motor vehicle driving •Must become a Peace Officer 3119166/3119123) not later abnormal hours. May be secondary education. •3 DRAWING OFFICE) license (Code B). •7 Years within 12 months of assuming than Friday 2017-12-15 at required to act in the capacity Months relevant experience. REF NO: 33006040/33006042/33 experience at a management duty. •Current registration 12:00 (Midday) of surrounding posts. Applications must reach 006062/33006072/ 33006086/ level of which at least 2 with the Health Professional the Human Resources 33006104/33006114/33006116 years must be at a senior Physical Requirements: Council of South Africa as ARTISAN (FITTER AND management level. Administration, Engineering R190 936.32 / R 247 836.60 pa Required to be able to Unit, 166 Ke Masinga (Old an Environmental Health TURNER) Physical Requirements: perform all the duties of Fort) Road, Durban, 4001 or Assistant. •Valid motor vehicle REF NO: 33005882 Grade 09 drivers license (Code B). •2 Must be capable of carrying the post in an efficient and P.O Box 680, Durban, 4000, R 389 497.00 / R 487 260.00 pa Job Purpose: To provide a out the duties of the position. effective manner. Must not (Telephone (031) 3117740) or Years relevant experience. Grade 10 manual and computer aided To apply go to www.durban. be susceptible to allergies apply online www.durban.gov. Special Conditions: draughting service, attend to za not later than 2017-12-15 gov.za and click on e-careers resulting from contact with Must not have a criminal Job Purpose: To provide public enquiries and provide at 12.00 (Midday) link – closing date is Friday, dust and cleaning chemicals. record. Must be in possession fitting and machining cable reticulation information 2017-12-15. Applications Must Reach of a SAPS clearance certificate skills for the manufacture, to internal and external the Human Resources HEALTH UNIT which is no more than six (6) installation and repair of customers. SENIOR CLERK Administration Section, Parks, months old. Annual police various mechanical items Essential Requirements: REF NO: 44013180 Recreation And Culture, 3 SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL clearance certificate must be utilised in the construction •Grade 12 with a pass in HEALTH PRACTITIONER obtained by incumbents. The and maintenance of electrical R124 590.24 / R 161 729.04 pa Rd Floor, Rennie House , 41 Mathematics and Engineering Margaret Mncandi (Victoria REF NO: 41004684B/41004678B ability to remain registered infrastructure. Graphics and Design or Grade 06 Embankment) or P.O Box 5426, Total Remuneration Package: as a Peace Office may require Essential Requirements: Geography; or Grade 12 termination of service. with Mathematics and must Durban, 4000 or apply via the •Minimum of N2 qualification Job Purpose: To provide a R 518 654.00 / R 654 887.00 pa have completed a papillae web address www.durban.gov. Application forms must in a Mechanical Engineering clerical support function to Grade 12 as trainee Draughtsperson za (Telephone 311-4102) not reach the Human Resources from a Further Education and the Horticulture sections within the Department, or later than Friday 2017-12-15 Administration Section, Health in the Districts 1 to 10 for Job Purpose: Plans, monitors Training College registered have received equivalent Department, 9 Archie Gumede Parks, Leisure and Cemeteries at 12:00 (Midday). and co-ordinates the with the Department of training externally. •Valid
REPORT SCAM TO City Integrity Unit ARTISAN LEARNERSHIP 0800 20 20 20 JOBS NOT FOR SALE! SAPS PROGRAMME 10111 1 December - 14 December 2017 Page 13 METRO VACANCIES ezasegagasini motor vehicle drivers Occupational Health Section. service and attends to for change. 7. Incumbent years working experience license (Code B). •2 Years Essential Requirements: ENGINEERING UNIT updating and/or processing of must have been involved in an environment that relevant Draughting and information and maintenance in this job before and meet offers experience to assess •Matric/Grade 12. •Enrolment GIS experience in a network STRUCTURAL DETAILER of records/correspondence above requirements. development and building with the SA Nursing Council environment. REF NO: 36001404 files. as an Enrolled Nursing Physical Requirements: plans, including those of Special Conditions: R 214 976.28 / R 279 050.52 pa Essential Requirements: a large scale and complex Auxiliary South African Ability to work under pressure Overtime work. Be on standby. nature and economically Nursing Council Annual Grade 10 •Matric/Grade 12. •12 and interdependently. 2. Perform shift work as and Practice License (Current). Months relevant experience. significant projects. •Good Job Purpose: Processes Ability to deal with resistance when required. Transport •Successfully complete the •Computer Literacy. communication and customer allowance for late shift. and provides information to change. 3. Have good audiometry short course Applications must reach interface experience. Wear protective clothing as associated with structural interpersonal skills. 4. and obtained a certificate the Human Resources •Good communications per the Personal Protective layout drawings and/or Demonstrate knowledge in Audiometry to be Administration, Engineering and customers interface Equipment schedule. Must acceptance of specifications of needs assessment registered with SASOHN Unit, 166 Ke Masinga (Old experience. •Computer not be colour blind. and roads plans layout. and analysis technique, within the probation period Fort) Road, Durban, 4001 or Literacy. Applications must be lodged of six months following Essential Requirements: installation and testing P.O Box 680, Durban, 4000, To apply go to www.durban. at the Human Resources methods, general concepts of engagement. •Valid motor •Matric/Grade 12 plus (Telephone (031) 3117740) or Administration Division, microcomputer technology. gov.za and click on e-careers vehicle drivers license (Code relevant certificate accredited apply online www.durban.gov. Electricity Unit, 1 Jelf Taylor link – closing date is Friday, B). •12 Months relevant by SAQA. •2 Years relevant za not later than 2017-12-15 To apply go to www.durban. Crescent, (Opposite Kings 2017-12-15. experience in a clinical setting draughting experience in all gov.za and click on e-careers mead Cricket Stadium) at 12.00 (Midday) post enrolment. aspects of structural detailing link – closing date is Friday, Durban 4001 or P.O Box ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT of reinforced concrete and/ or 147, Durban, 4000 or Apply Physical Requirements: LABORATORY ATTENDANT 2017-12-15. AND INVESTMENTS UNIT structural steelwork. on line www.durban.gov. Physically able to perform REF NO: 36000964/ 36000966 To apply go to www.durban. PRINCIPAL CLERK za (Telephone Enquiries: the duties associated with the R150 617.64 / R 195 517.20 pa BUSINESS SUPPORT UNIT 3119166/3119123) not later post. gov.za and click on e-careers REF NO: 22000086 than Friday 2017-12-15 at link – closing date is Friday, Grade 07 R150 617.64 / R 195 517.20 Apply via the web Address SYSTEMS CONTROL & RISK 12:00 (Midday) 2017-12-15. pa www.durban.gov.za or Job Purpose: Responsible OFFICER applications must reach for the collection of samples REF NO: 23000008 Grade 07 EBS WORKS CONTROLLER of various materials and HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT Human Resources – Centre of R299 626.32 /R388 914.60 pa Job Purpose: Provides a Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede REF NO: 36000672 conducting tests/work. Grade 12 receptionist/switchboard MANAGER (HUMAN Street, Durban, 4001, not later R 214 976.28 / R 279 050.52 pa Essential Requirements: service and attends to RESOURCES) than Friday 2017-12-15 at Grade 10 •An appropriate level of Job Purpose: Co-ordinates specific clerical activities or REF NO: 61001282/ 61001284 12.00 (Midday) secondary education. •Valid Systems Control and Risk tasks associated with Word Job Purpose: Coordinates Total Remuneration Package motor vehicle driver’s licence Management processes. processing and general office sequences associated PERFORMANCE (Code B) or to be obtained support. R647 595.00 / R820 306.00 pa MANAGEMENT UNIT Essential Requirements: with the determination of within 6 months from date Grade 14 •Relevant 3 year tertiary Essential Requirements: PME OFFICER client needs, monitoring of appointment. •12 Months qualification. •Valid motor •Matric/Grade 12. •12 Job Purpose: To manage the contractors compliance relevant experience in a Civil REF NO: 17000038 vehicle drivers license Months relevant experience. with contractual terms Engineering Laboratory. HR Services Division and to •Computer Literacy. R214 976.28 / R 279 050.52 pa and conditions, standards, (Code B). •3 Years relevant provide a generalist human Physical Requirements: resources service to the Grade 10 procedures, regulations and experience. •Computer Special Conditions: Be able to perform heavy assigned departments. specifications, preparing and Literacy. The ability to communicate Job Purpose: Co-ordinates manual labour tasks. Essential Requirements: and control the requirements presenting investigational To apply go to www.durban. and comprehend in the Applications must reach official language as specified •A relevant 3 year degree associated with maintaining and qualitative reports and gov.za and click on e-careers the Human Resources or a recognised 3 year compliance with the processing / approving link – closing date is Friday, by the Department on Administration, Engineering diploma in Human Resources Performance Monitoring and specific transactional 2017-12-15. appointment. Unit, 166 Ke Masinga (Old Management. •Valid motor Evaluation cycle. works documentation and, Apply via the web Address Fort) Road, Durban, 4001 or vehicle drivers license conducting instructional MARKETS OFFICER www.durban.gov.za or Essential Requirements: P.O Box 680, Durban, 4000, (Code B). •4 Years relevant and/ or demonstration based applications must reach •Relevant 3 year tertiary (Telephone (031) 3117740) or REF NO: 25000044 experience. training aimed at improving Human Resources – Centre of qualification, i.e. Diploma or apply online www.durban.gov. R 214 976.28 / R 279 050.52 pa To apply go to www.durban. and capacitating emerging Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Degree. •Valid motor vehicle za not later than 2017-12-15 gov.za and click on e-careers contractors. Grade 10 Street, Durban, 4001, not later drivers license (Code B). •2 at 12.00 (Midday) link – closing date is Friday, than Friday 2017-12-15 at Years relevant experience or Essential Requirements: Job Purpose: Maximises the 2017-12-15. 12.00 (Midday) utilisation of the Farmers successful completion of the •Electrical Trade Tested ORGANISATIONAL DEVEL & CHANGE MANAGEMENT Retail Market and controls the assessment on the Progression Artisan. •Registered as an Criteria of the •Performance UNIT activities of the Market. SIZAKALA CUSTOMER SENIOR CLERK Installation Electrician. •Valid Monitoring and Evaluation SERVICE UNIT REF NO: 61000426 motor vehicle drivers licence OFFICE AUTOMATION Essential Requirements: Training Programme. R124 590.24 / R 161 729.04 pa (Code EB). •2 Years relevant ASSESSOR •Matric/Grade 12 plus PRINCIPAL CLERK To apply go to www.durban. Grade 06 experience. •Computer REF NO: 63000086 relevant certificate accredited gov.za and click on e-careers REF NO: 53000164 Literacy. R299 626.32 /R388 914.60 pa by SAQA. •2 Years relevant Job Purpose: To provide link – closing date is Friday, R150 617.64 / R 195 517.20 pa experience. •Computer administrative assistance 2017-12-15. Special Conditions: Grade 12 Grade 07 Literacy. in the Recruitment and 1. Required to work in all Job Purpose: To provide Job Purpose: To provide Administration Branch. WATER AND SANITATION weather conditions. 2. Special Conditions: specialized technical support customer and related Essential Requirements: UNIT Required to work outside 40 hours, 6 days a week. of automated systems for user services in accordance with normal working hours •An appropriate level of ARTISAN (STEEL department’s council wide To apply go to www.durban. the principles of Batho Pele secondary education. •6 MAINTENANCE) (LEVEL II) during emergencies and gov.za and click on e-careers and the unit’s vision to the Months relevant experience. under general direction. planned overtime. link – closing date is Friday, EThekwini Municipality •Computer Literacy. REF NO: 34009528/ 34009530 Essential Requirements: /34009532 Physical Requirements: 2017-12-15. customers. Special Conditions: •Relevant 3 year tertiary R 214 976.28 / R 279 050.52 pa The physical attributes Essential Requirements: 5 day, 40 hour week. 2. qualification, i.e. Diploma or DEVELOPMENT Grade 10 required for the performance •Matric/Grade 12. •12 Overtime Category: II. Degree. •Valid motor vehicle MANAGEMENT & PLANNING of tasks associated with UNIT Months relevant experience. Apply via the web Address Job Purpose: To complete drivers licence (Code EB) specific key •Computer Literacy. www.durban.gov.za or work requiring artisan 3 Years relevant experience. ASSESSMENT OFFICER applications must reach training and experience in performance areas in this Special Conditions: •Computer Literacy. (DEVELOPMENT APPL) Human Resources – Centre of accordance with construction post necessitates that the Posts of Principal Clerk are Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede drawings and specifications. Special Conditions: REF NO: 21000460/ incumbent be physically fit 21000468 /21001078 interchangeable within the Street, Durban, 4001, not later Essential Requirements: and able bodied. 1. Ability to undertake and department at the discretion than Friday 2017-12-15 at R253 780.56 / R 329 420.64 pa •Qualified Artisan To apply go to www.durban. coordinate projects including of the Head. 12.00 (Midday) Grade 11 (Boilermaker or Welder) or gov.za and click on e-careers major adhoc projects. 2. Physical Requirements: allied trade. •Valid motor Be able to convene and OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH link – closing date is Friday, Job Purpose: To ensure Must be physically capable of AND SAFETY UNIT vehicle drivers license (Code 2017-12-15. chair workshops. 3. Provide sustainable development carrying out the duties of the B). a management input or by assessing building plans post. ENROLLED NURSE •2 Years relevant experience. SECRETARY represent Head on various and recommending approval (AUXILLIARY) Apply via the web Address Special Conditions: REF NO: 36001116 committees. 4. Make with due regard to legislation, www.durban.gov.za or REF NO: 65000098/ 65000100 1. Required to work overtime R124 590.24/R161 729.04 pa presentations to management quality, standards and applications must reach R150 617.64 / R 195 517.20 pa as and when required. 2. and clients. 5. Undertake appropriateness. Human Resources – Centre of Grade 06 strategic planning exercises Grade 07 Subject to call out. Essential Requirements: Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Job Purpose: Performs independently for client Street, Durban, 4001, not later To apply go to www.durban. •Relevant 3 year tertiary Job Purpose: To provide activities associated with the departments. 6. Conduct than Friday 2017-12-15 at a supportive nursing and gov.za and click on e-careers qualification. (Degree or link – closing date is Friday, provision of a secretarial, operational reviews, examine 12.00 (Midday) diagnostic service to the Diploma). •Minimum of 3 2017-12-15. telephonist and receptionist and make recommendations
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areas in this post necessitates and administrative practices, by the Department on Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede CITY ADMINISTRATION UNIT CITY FLEET UNIT that the incumbent be legislation governing appointment. Street, Durban, 4001, not later physically fit and able bodied. records or archive control, Apply via the web Address than Friday 2017-12-15 at word processing and allied www.durban.gov.za or appli- 12.00 (Midday) PRINTING SERVICES SUPERVISOR (SERVICE Apply via the web Address CENTRE) www.durban.gov.za or equipment. cations must reach Human Re- CONTROLLER CITY MANAGER OFFICE REF NO: 73001192 applications must reach To apply go to www.durban. sources – Centre of Excellence, REF NO: 51000166 Human Resources – Centre of 21 Archie Gumede Street, SUPPORT SERVICES UNIT R190 936.32 / R 247 836.60 pa gov.za and click on e-careers R214 976.28 / R279 050.52 pa Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede link – closing date is Friday, Durban, 4001, not later than ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Grade 09 Street, Durban, 4001, not later Friday 2017-12-15 at 12.00 Grade 10 2017-12-15. REF NO: 10800002 than Friday 2017-12-15 at (Midday) Job Purpose: To co-ordinate Job Purpose: Responsible for 12.00 (Midday) R 214 976.28 / R 279 050.52 pa and control the operational ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Grade 10 providing an effective printing applications associated with ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL REF NO: 55000078 ACADEMY UNIT and duplicating service at a MAYORAL PARLOUR UNIT the all hours Service Centre R150 617.64 / R195 517.20 pa Job Purpose: To apply particular centre. facility. SENIOR CLERK procedures and guidelines to SENIOR ADMINISTRATION Grade 07 execute activities relating to Essential Requirements: Essential Requirements: REF NO: 62000024 OFFICER Job Purpose: Applies document management and •Relevant Post Matric R124 590.24 / R 161 729.04 pa •Matric/Grade 12 plus REF NO: 55000048 administrative procedures recordkeeping and ensure that Certificate. •Valid motor Grade 06 deadlines and outcomes are relevant certificate accredited and guidelines to execute vehicle drivers license (Code R253 780.56 / R 329 420.64 pa accomplished in accordance by SAQA. •3 Years relevant activities related to the Job Purpose: To provide B). •2 years relevant call Grade 11 with laid down guidelines and functions of the External clerical and reception support printing and duplicating centre experience. applicable procedures. Job Purpose: To provide Liaison and Support Services functions for EThekwini experience. Special Conditions: administrative support and Branch. Municipal Academy. Essential Requirements: Physical Requirements: 1.Required to work on shift. control to the Mayoral Affairs Essential Requirements: Essential Requirements: •Matric/Grade 12 plus 2.Security Clearance required Department. relevant certificate accredited Good eyesight •An appropriate level of ex SAPS. 3.Confidentiality •Matric/Grade 12. •12 by SAQA. •Valid motor vehicle Essential Requirements: secondary education. •6 No allergies to pollution noise clause(disclosure of Months relevant experience. drivers license (Code B). information). •Relevant 3 year tertiary •Computer literacy. Months relevant experience. and dust. •2 Years relevant experience. qualification, i.e. Diploma •Computer Literacy. To apply go to www.durban. Physical Requirements: Special Conditions: or Degree. •3 Years relevant Apply via the web Address To apply go to www.durban. The physical attributes gov.za and click on e-careers experience including The ability to communicate www.durban.gov.za or gov.za and click on e-careers required for the performance link – closing date is Friday, and comprehend in specific applications must reach link – closing date is Friday, of tasks associated with a sound knowledge of official languages as specified Human Resources – Centre of 2017-12-15. 2017-12-15. specific key performance accounting, management
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Sealed tenders, addressed to the City Manager, c/o Ground Floor, Municipal Buildings, 166 K.E. Masinga Road (formerly Old Fort Road), Durban 4001, will be received at any time prior to but not later than 11:00 on the closing dates specified for the requirements indicated, when tenders will be opened publicly. Specifications and tender forms are obtainable from the service unit or consultants indicated.
E.9427/B The maintenance ing will be held at 11:00, 311 7558 (Sagren Naicker). 1i-35082 Installation and ETHEKWINI ELECTRICITY ARCHITECTURAL and repair of medium on 2018-01-19, at Moses maintenance of eThekwini DEPARTMENT 1N-35546 Analysis of the Tender documents (avail- voltage and low voltage Mabhida Stadium Offic- Municipality’s traditional Tender documents (avail- automotive sector value able in English) are obtain- substations and medium es. Tenders submitted by fibre optic infrastructure for able in English) are ob- chain in Isiphingo: Ward 90 able from Room 23, Prasa and low voltage overhead tenderers who do not attend a period of 36 months tainable from the Cashier, Building, Suite 215, Main and underground mains for this meeting will not be (R250 non-refundable ten- Basement, Engineering Unit, (R1000 non-refundable Ten- Concourse, Durban Station, MV/LV operations during considered. der charge - Bank cheques Municipal Centre, 166 KE der Charge - Bank Cheques Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, a 36-month period. Panel where the Drawer of the Masinga (Old Fort) Road, * Only those tenderers who where the Drawer of the Durban Team B cheque is the Bank OR cash are registered with the CIDB, Cheque is the Bank OR cash Durban only) (Cashier times are from (R1000 non-refundable Ten- at the time of tender closing, only) (between 08:00 and 12:30 08:00 to 15:00, Mondays to der Charge - Bank Cheques will be eligible to submit Closing date: 19 January and from 13:15 to 15:15) Closing date: 19 January Fridays. Closed on public where the Drawer of the tenders. It is estimated that 2018 2018 holidays) Cheque is the Bank OR cash tenderers should have CSA.3000 Ward 93: South- * A compulsory clarifica- only) ern Electricity Depot: *A compulsory site inspec- All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- a CIDB contractor grad- tion meeting will be held at Re-roofing Admin Building tion will be held at 10:00, 311 9422 (Nyaniso Mlilo) Closing date: 26 January ing designation of 3ME or 14:00-15:30, on 2017-12-11, on 2017-12-13, on the 2nd 2018 (R250 non-refundable Ten- higher. in Boardroom 109, Executive E.9281 Supply, delivery and Floor, Rennies House, 41 der Charge - Bank Cheques Suite, 1st Floor, City Engi- off-loading of 132 kV surge *A compulsory site inspec- * Tender documents must Margaret Mncadi Avenue, where the Drawer of the neers Building, 166 KE Mas- arresters during a 36-month tion will be held at 09:30 be collected no later than 3 Durban. Tenders submitted Cheque is the Bank OR cash inga Road, Durban. Tenders period for 10:00, on 2018-01-12, at days prior to close of tender. by tenderers who do not only) submitted by tenderers who eThekwini Electricity Train- attend this meeting will not (R100 non-refundable Ten- All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- do not attend this meeting ing Centre Functions Room, Closing date: 26 January be considered. der Charge - Bank Cheques 582 8241 (Paddy Paday- will not be considered. 17 Supply Road, Springfield, 2018 where the Drawer of the achee). * Tender documents must Durban. Tenders submitted * Tender documents must Cheque is the Bank OR cash *A compulsory site inspec- be collected no later than 3 by tenderers who do not be collected no later than 3 only) tion will be held at 10:00, DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, days from close of tender. attend this meeting will not ENVIRONMENT AND days from close of tender. on 2017-12-08, at Southern Closing date: 26 January be considered. MANAGEMENT UNIT All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- Electricity Depot, 264 Wanda All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- 2018 322 9504 (Yunus Shaik). * Only those tenderers who Cele/Phila Ndwandwe Road, Tender documents (avail- 311 7758 (Nelisiwe Zama) * Tender documents must are registered with the CIDB, Amanzimtoti. Tenders sub- able in English) are ob- or 031-311 7905 (Velile 1i-35216 Provision of be collected no later than 3 at the time of tender closing, mitted by tenderers who do tainable from the Cashier, Ndaba). internet connectivity and days from close of tender. will be eligible to submit not attend this meeting will Basement, Engineering Unit, internet network services tenders. It is estimated that not be considered. Municipal Centre, 166 KE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT for Corporate Internet Link E.9427/A The maintenance UNIT tenderers should have Masinga (Old Fort) Road, for 36 months and repair of medium * Only those tenderers who Durban Tender documents (avail- voltage and low voltage a CIDB contractor grading are registered with the CIDB, (R500 non-refundable Ten- able in English) are ob- substations and medium designation of 3EP/EB or at the time of tender closing, (between 08:00 and 12:30 der Charge - Bank Cheques tainable from the Cashier, and low voltage overhead lower. will be eligible to submit and from 13:15 to 15:15) where the Drawer of the and underground mains for Basement, Engineering Unit, tenders. It is estimated that 1N-31776 Removal of Cheque is the Bank OR cash MV/LV operations during * Tender documents must Municipal Centre, 166 KE tenderers should have illegal advertising billboards only) a 36-month period. Panel be collected no later than 3 Masinga (Old Fort) Road, around eThekwini Metro- Closing date: 26 January Team A days from close of tender. a CIDB contractor grad- Durban ing designation of 3GB or politan Area for a period of 2018 (R1000 non-refundable Ten- E.9430 Supply, delivery 36 months (between 08:00 and 12:30 higher. *A compulsory clarification der Charge - Bank Cheques and off-loading of staywires and from 13:15 to 15:15) and associated components * Tender documents must (R1000 non-refundable ten- meeting will be held at where the Drawer of the 1i-34459 Implementa- during a 36-month period be collected no later than 3 der charge - Bank cheques 11:00, on 2017-12-15, on the Cheque is the Bank OR cash tion of ITIL (Information days from close of tender. where the Drawer of the 2nd Floor, Rennies House, 41 only) (R1000 non-refundable Ten- cheque is the Bank OR cash Technology Infrastructure Margaret Mncadi Avenue, der Charge - Bank Cheques All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- Closing date: 26 January only) Library) process for a period Durban. Tenders submitted where the Drawer of the 322 9647 (Brian Gabin). 2018 of two (2) years by tenderers who do not Cheque is the Bank OR cash Closing date: 19 January (R250 non-refundable Ten- attend this meeting will not *A compulsory site inspec- only) MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM 2018 tion will be held at 09:30 der Charge - Bank Cheques be considered. Closing date: 26 January Tender documents (avail- * A compulsory site inspec- for 10:00, on 2018-01-12, at where the Drawer of the * Tender documents must 2018 able in English) are ob- tion will be held at 10:30, eThekwini Electricity Train- Cheque is the Bank OR cash be collected no later than 3 tainable from the Cashier, on 2017-12-08, on the N2 – ing Centre Functions Room, * Tender documents must only) days from close of tender. Basement, Engineering Unit, Avoca/KwaMashu off ramp 17 Supply Road, Springfield, be collected no later than 3 Closing date: 19 January Municipal Centre, 166 KE (M25), Durban. Tenders All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- Durban. Tenders submitted days from close of tender. submitted by tenderers who 2018 322 9524 (Mondli Maphu- by tenderers who do not Masinga (Old Fort) Road, E.9432 Supply, delivery do not attend this meeting mulo). attend this meeting will not Durban *A compulsory site meet- and off-loading of battery will not be considered. ing will be held at 10:00, be considered. (between 08:00 and 12:30 chargers and battery banks on 2017-12-13, on the 9th CORPORATE GIS DEPARTMENT and from 13:15 to 15:15) * Only those tenderers who * Only those tenderers who during a 36-month period are registered with the CIDB, Floor, Rennies House, 41 Tender documents (avail- are registered with the CIDB, MMS-0321 Supply, delivery (R1000 non-refundable Ten- at the time of tender closing, Margaret Mncadi Avenue, able in English) are ob- at the time of tender closing, and installation of air to der Charge - Bank Cheques will be eligible to submit Durban. Tenders submitted tainable from the Cashier, will be eligible to submit water heat pump and hot where the Drawer of the tenders. It is estimated that by tenderers who do not Basement, Engineering Unit, tenders. It is estimated that water storage cylinders at Cheque is the Bank OR cash tenderers should have attend this meeting will not Municipal Centre, 166 KE tenderers should have Moses Mabhida Stadium be considered. Masinga (Old Fort) Road, only) a CIDB contractor grading a CIDB contractor grading (R100 non-refundable ten- Durban Closing date: 26 January designation of 4CE or higher. * Tender documents must designation of 4EP/EB or der charge - cash or bank 2018 be collected no later than 3 (between 08:00 and 12:30 higher. guaranteed cheques only) * Tender documents must days from close of tender. and from 13:15 to 15:15) * Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 * Tender documents must Closing date: 02 February be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender. All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- 1Q-35239 Aerial survey be collected no later than 3 2018 days from close of tender. 322 8028 (Firoz Esoof). to provide high resolu- days from close of tender. All enquiries: Tel. No. 031- * A compulsory site meet- tion aerial imagery and REPORT SCAM TO City Integrity Unit ARTISAN LEARNERSHIP 0800 20 20 20 JOBS NOT FOR SALE! SAPS PROGRAMME 10111 METRO Page 16 1 December - 14 December 2017 ezasegagasini TENDERS orthophotos of the entire 2017-12-07, in the Ground All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- not attend this meeting will 12:30 and from 13:15 to tion will be held at 10:00, on Municipality for a period of Floor Boardroom, Go!Dur- 311 2453 (Thobela Ngidi). not be considered. 15:15) 2018-01-16, at the Buf- 36 months ban Offi ces, 174 Florida felsdraai Landfi ll site (see S.5148 Supply and deliv- * Tender documents must WS.7039 Bisasar Road Road, Morningside, Durban. locality plan in tender doc- (R500 non-refundable Ten- ery of protective wear for a be collected no later than 3 Landfi ll Site: Rehabilitation Tenders submitted by ten- uments), Durban. Tenders der Charge - Bank Cheques period of 36 months days from close of tender. of weighbridges and ancil- derers who do not attend will not be considered from where the Drawer of the lary works: Ward 25 this meeting will not be (R250 non-refundable Ten- All technical/general tenderers who do not attend. Cheque is the Bank OR cash considered. der Charge - Bank Cheques enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-322 (R250 non-refundable Ten- only) * Only those tenderers who where the Drawer of the 7162 (Thandeka Ngcobo) der Charge - Bank Cheques * Tender documents must are registered with the CIDB, Closing date: 19 January Cheque is the Bank OR cash or 031-311 7534 (Khanyi where the Drawer of the be collected no later than 3 at the time of tender closing, 2018 only) Mdluli). Cheque is the Bank OR cash days prior to close of tender. will be eligible to submit only) * Tender documents must Closing date: 19 January S.5152 Supply and delivery tenders. It is estimated that All enquiries: Tel: 031-322 be collected no later than 3 2018 of mops and brooms for a Closing date: 19 January tenderers should have 2873 (Sizwe Mkulisi). days from close of tender. period of 24 months 2018 * A compulsory briefi ng a CIDB contractor grad- All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT meeting will be held at (R100 non-refundable Ten- * A compulsory site in- ing designation of 3ME or 311 7238 (Petri Swart). UNIT 14:00, on 2018-01-09, in the der Charge - Bank Cheques spection will be held at higher. Ground Floor Boardroom, where the Drawer of the 10:00, on 2017-12-12, at the Tender documents (avail- * Tender documents must ETHEKWINI TRANSPORT Corporate Procurement Cheque is the Bank OR cash Bisasar Road Landfi ll site able in English) are ob- be collected no later than 3 AUTHORITY (MMB), 16 Archie Gumede only) (see locality plan in tender tainable from the Cashier, days prior to close of tender. Place, Durban. Tenders sub- documents), Dhulam Road, Tender documents (avail- Basement, Engineering Unit, Closing date: 19 January mitted by tenderers who do Clare Hills, Durban. Tenders All enquiries: Tel. No.: able in English) are ob- Municipal Centre, 166 KE 2018 tainable from the Cashier, Masinga (Old Fort) Road, not attend this meeting will will not be considered from 083 326 4458 (G. Payne). not be considered. * A compulsory briefi ng tenderers who do not attend. Basement, Engineering Unit, Durban WS.7063 Classifi cation of meeting will be held at Municipal Centre, 166 KE * Tender documents must * Only those tenderers who all 25 waste water treatment (between 08:00 and 12:30 10:00, on 2018-01-09, in the Masinga (Old Fort) Road, be collected no later than 3 are registered with the CIDB, works sludges in eThekwini and from 13:15 to 15:15) Ground Floor Boardroom, Durban days from close of tender. at the time of tender closing, Municipality Corporate Procurement 1-P33370 Supply and de- will be eligible to submit (between 08:00 and 12:30 All technical/general (MMB), 16 Archie Gumede (R250 non-refundable Ten- livery of library books and tenders. It is estimated that and from 13:15 to 15:15) enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-322 Place, Durban. Tenders sub- der Charge - Bank Cheques audio-visuals for a period of tenderers should have 1T-35060 Go!Durban: 36 months 7162 (Thandeka Ngcobo) mitted by tenderers who do where the Drawer of the Appointment of a full team or 031-311 7534 (Khanyi not attend this meeting will a CIDB contractor grading Cheque is the Bank OR cash (R1000 non-refundable Ten- of Professional Service Mdluli). not be considered. designation of 3CE/ME or only) der Charge - Bank Cheques Providers for the Project higher. where the Drawer of the S.5150 Supply and deliv- * Tender documents must Closing date: 26 January Management, Architectur- Cheque is the Bank OR cash ery of cleaning materials/ be collected no later than 3 * Tender documents must 2018 al, Quantity surveying and detergents for a period of 36 days from close of tender. be collected no later than 3 only) * A compulsory site inspec- Engineering services for months days prior to close of tender. the design, documentation, Closing date: 26 January All technical/general tion will be held at 10:00, contract administration and 2018 (R250 non-refundable Ten- enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-322 All enquiries: Tel. No.: on 2017-12-07, at Northern construction monitoring der Charge - Bank Cheques 7162 (Thandeka Ngcobo) 082 463 1127 (J. Pass). Wastewater Treatment * A compulsory clarifi ca- where the Drawer of the or 031-311 7534 (Khanyi Works, 1 Johanna Road, Sea of the Go!Durban Bridge WS.7053 Buffelsdraai tion meeting will be held Cheque is the Bank OR cash Mdluli). Cow Lake, Durban. Tenders City Terminal at Bridge City, Landfi ll Site: Leachate at 11:00, on 2017-12-12, in only) will not be considered from Inanda: Ward 54 management reticulation Room 1, Mezzanine Floor, WATER AND SANITATION tenderers who do not attend. (R1000 non-refundable ten- eThekwini Municipal Closing date: 19 January SERVICES & CLEANSING AND system 2018 SOLID WASTE * Tender documents must der charge - Bank cheques Library Services Building, (R250 non-refundable Ten- be collected no later than 3 where the Drawer of the 99 uMngeni Road, Durban. * A compulsory briefi ng Tender documents (avail- der Charge - Bank Cheques days prior to close of tender. cheque is the Bank OR cash Tenders submitted by ten- meeting will be held at able in English) are ob- where the Drawer of the only) derers who do not attend 10:00, on 2017-12-14, in the tainable from the Cashier, Cheque is the Bank OR cash All technical/general this meeting will not be Closing date: 19 January Ground Floor Boardroom, Ground Floor, eThekwini only) enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-322 considered. Corporate Procurement Water & Sanitation Custom- 0993 (K. Pillay) or 031-322 2018 Closing date: 26 January (MMB), 16 Archie Gumede er Services Building, 133 KE 0994 (L. Moodley). * Tender documents must 2018 * A compulsory site meeting Place, Durban. Tenders sub- Masinga (Old Fort) Road, be collected no later than 3 SC Nzuza will be held at 11:00, on mitted by tenderers who do Durban (between 08:00 and * A compulsory site inspec- days from close of tender. City Manager
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TOLL FREE NUMBER: 0800 202020 or email: [email protected] 1 December - 14 December 2017 Page 17 METRO PUBLIC NOTICES ezasegagasini
x CALL FOR PROPOSALS
PQ: 7N-35621: INANDA CHILDREN’S WILDERNESS NATURE STREAM PLAY AREA
The eThekwini Economic Development and Investment Promotion Unit is calling for proposals from suitably qualifi ed and experienced companies to Design and Environmental Engineering of the “Nature Stream Play Area” with strong emphasis on water cleanliness. The main outcome of the project should be a production of an implementation plan to create a stream based children nature experience in combination with water cleanliness assets for the demarcated Nature Stream Play Area. The service provider will deliver all steps from the planning and design phase to the management of fi rst implementation steps. Moreover: implementation of all water cleanliness modules.
The service provider should: Be an individual or company or consortium with demonstrated professional background and experience in the fi elds of river health and water quality, wetland rehabilitation, preferably also in (water related) playground design. Be experienced in working with local community groups in South Africa Be able to supply a minimum of three traceable references related to the scope of work required. For enquiries and to receive the Terms of Reference, please contact Nompilo Buthelezi [email protected] Submission deadline: 11:00, on Wednesday, 13th December 2017.
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x EXPRESSION OF INTEREST REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR DFO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES- PROJECT EVALUATION PANEL, SCRIPT COACH, PRODUCTION COACH, POST PRODUCTION COACH, AND LOCATION SCOUT
Durban Film Offi ce invites expressions of interest of professional service providers to evaluate annual submissions and/or to participate in the Script Coaching, Production Coaching, Post Production Coaching, and Location Scout for Durban Film Offi ce Development Programmes. The Durban Film Offi ce intends by means of this expression of interest to register successful respondents on a database, and utilise a system of selection and performance monitoring based on Supply Chain Management principles. Only Professional Services Providers who have proven suitable PUBLIC NOTICE experience and satisfy the criteria stated in the submission data and return all applicable documentation will be considered for inclusion on the database. The physical address for collection of documentation is The Cashier, FULL COUNCIL MEETING Corporate Procurement Building (MMB) Archie Gumede Place Documents may be collected from 8.00 - 12.30 and from 13.15 - In terms of Section 19(1) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 15.15 from 29 November 2017 2000, the public is hereby notified that a meeting of eThekwini Municipal Queries relating to this document may be addressed to Fezile Peko, Council will be held at the Durban International Convention Centre, Tel No. 031 3114243, or e-mail [email protected] Wednesday, 06 December 2017 at 10:00. Completed documents and attachments must be submitted in an envelope in terms of Clause H.2.7 of the expression of interest SC Nzuza document and placed in the tender box situated on the Ground City Manager Floor, Corporate Procurement Building (MMB) Archie Gumede Place Documents, Durban, with closing time and date for submissions being 11:00, on 10 January 2018. By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable city SC Nzuza City Manager
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x PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACTS
In terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act Section 116(3) (a) and (b) notice is hereby given for the proposed amendment of the contracts listed below:
CONTRACT NUMBER PROJECT NAME ORIGINAL CONTRACT PROPOSED AMENDED SCOPE REASON FOR CHANGE IN SCOPE SCOPE
Contract: Southern, Northern The original scope Extension of time for a period of Delays in the finalization of land acquisition and Western included the provision of 36 months without an increase of processes, which had to be finalized before 1H-11924 Region Human professional services for contracts values. professionals could execute any work. 1H-11925 Settlements implementation of human Projects settlements projects The adoption of high density housing typologies 1H-12453-C in projects delays the preparation of suitable Town 1H-13890A Planning layouts and approvals and also changes in government Regulations and Laws. 1H-13890F Delays in obtaining town planning approvals and 1H-12048 also changes in Government Regulation & Law 1H2171 i.e. from LFTEA to PDA and now SPLUMA which necessitate approval. 1H-11799 1H-11799/1 Compliance with new Environmental Legislations i.e. WULA (Water Use Licence), necessitated 1H-13942 additional studies to comply with the Act. 1H-13436 A 1H-13436 B 1H-13436 C 1H-13436 D 1H-13436 E 1H-10292 1H-10292 1H-102934 1H-102931 1H-10293 1H-10292(2) 1H-10728 1H-11138 1H-11800/1; 1H-11800/3 1H-11800/4;1H-11800/5 1H-11800/8
Affected parties must submit representations not later than 19 January 2018 addressed to City Manager, 6th Floor, City Engineers Building, 166 K.E. Masinga Road, Durban. For enquiries: Mr Ashley Roopnarain: 031-3113033, email: [email protected] SC Nzuza City Manager
x PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACTS
In terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act Section 116(3) (a) and (b) notice is hereby given for the proposed amendment of the contracts listed below:
CONTRACT NUMBER PROJECT NAME ORIGINAL CONTRACT SCOPE PROPOSED AMENDED SCOPE REASON FOR CHANGE IN SCOPE
1 Contract 1H-2654 Oakford Priory The original scope included the The amended scope includes items Department of Human Settlements Awarded on: Housing Project – provision of material supply and (External plumbing, electrical stage approved the project using the new Ward 59 wage disbursements. 1, 2 & 3, ceiling, concrete aprons, subsidy quantum, which included items 14 October 2015 cisterns, drip tray & support planks, such as ceiling boards with an insulation Awarded to: Original Contract Value = installation of jojo tanks) as per KZN blanket, electrical fittings with lighting, R53 967 600.00 (incl.VAT, Bright Investment (Pty) DoHS approval and drought. roof tanks and water harvesting tanks to Limited the new house design and specification. Amended Contract Value = R28 490 225.86 (Excl.VAT).
Affected parties must submit representation not later than 19 January 2018 addressed to City Manager, 6th Floor, City Engineers Building, 166 K.E. Masinga Road, Durban.
For enquiries: Ms Busi Mkhize, 031-311 2471, email: [email protected]
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x PUBLIC NOTICE x EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NOTICE OF PROPOSED ETHEKWINI CONTRACT NUMBER: 1A-35601: MUNICIPALITY: INFORMAL TRADING PROVISION OF SPECIALIZED AMENDMENT BY-LAW, 2017 PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the eThekwini Municipal Council is intending TO THE ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY – OFFICE to enact, by way of resolution in terms of section 12 of the Local Government: OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), the Informal Trading Amendment By-law, 2017. The eThekwini Municipality, Offi ce of Strategic Management, hereby invites The above By-law is available for viewing on the City Hall notice board and suitably qualifi ed and experienced Prospective Respondents to submit written on the Municipality’s website at www.durban.gov.za. Any person wishing to representations (“EOI Responses”) expressing their interest in providing comment or make representations on the proposed By-law may do so in writing, professional or technical support for any of the categories identifi ed herein. within 30 days of publication of this notice, to the offi ce of the City Manager, The Offi ce of Strategic Management intends by means of this expression of City Hall, Dr Pixley ka-Isaka Seme (West) Street, Durban, 4000 before close of interest to register successful respondents on a database, and utilise a system business at 16: 00. Alternatively, comments may be emailed to kim.willis@durban. of selection and performance monitoring based on Supply Chain Management gov.za principles. Any person who cannot write may come in during offi ce hours to the City Hall Only Professional Services Providers who have proven suitable experience where the City Hall will assist the person by assigning an appropriate offi cial to and satisfy the criteria stated in the submission data and return all applicable transcribe the comments or representations. documentation will be considered for inclusion on the database. The identifi ed catergories for this expression of interest are: Strategic Environmental SC Nzuza Assessments, Organizational and Institutional Development, Macro Economic City Manager Development, Local Economic Development, Informal Sector Development, Human Settlement Development (including informal settlement upgrading & social housing), Strategic and long term planning (including scenario building), Local Government Financing, Rural Development, Strategic Spatial Development, Strategic Infrastructure Development, Infrastructure and Asset Management. Monitoring and evaluation, including impact evaluations, lead evaluator experience and M&E frameworks and indicator development, Spatial Budgeting Model development, Prioritization Model development, Policy analysis, Cost-benefi t analysis, Field Surveys and analysis of survey data, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Demographic Projections, Migration Studies and GIS/Spatial Mapping and analysis. The physical address for collection of documentation is The Cashier, Basement, City Engineers Building, 166 K E Masinga Road (Old Fort Road), Durban. Documents may be collected from 8.00 - 12.30 and from 13.15 - 15.15 from 1 December 2017at a cost of R100. Queries relating to this document may be addressed to Puvendra Akkiah, Tel No. 031-311 4264, or e-mail [email protected] Completed documents and attachments must be submitted in an envelope in terms of Clause H.2.7 of the expression of interest document and placed in the tender box situated on the Ground Floor, City Engineers Building, 166 K E Masinga (Old Fort) Road, Durban, with closing time and date for submissions being 11h00 on Friday 26 Jan 2018.
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x PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION:
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION: DM/AMEND/0089/2017-B : AMENDMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR THE CHANGE OF CONDITIONS OF AUTHORISATION FOR THE BURLINGTON EXTENSION SUBSIDY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON REMAINDER OF PORTION 9 (OF 3), REMAINDER OF 3, REMAINDER 21 (OF 3), REMAINDER OF PORTION 44 (OF 20), PORTION 43 (OF 20), REMAINDER OF PORTION 47 (OF 20), PORTION 431 (OF 47), PORTION 48 (OF 20), PORTION 49 (OF 20) AND REMAINDER 50 OF THE FARM BUFFELSBOSCH NO. 965, LOCATED WITHIN ETHEKWINI DISTRICT
Notice is given in terms of the NEMA EIA Regulations (2014 as amended), An appeal submission must be submitted in writing in the form obtainable from the Government Notice R.386 that the Environmental Authorisation that was granted appeal administrator. on the 14 May 2012 for Burlington Greenfi elds Extension, Reference Number DM/0089/09, by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism The Appeal Administrator: Offi ce of the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for and Environmental Affairs, was amended on the 07 November 2017 (Reference Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs. Number: DM/AMEND/0089/2017-B). A copy of the Environmental Authorisation and the Amendment to the Environmental Attention: Haresh Inderlall Authorisation will be provided on request. In terms of sub-regulation 4(2) of the Postal Address: Private Bag X001, Bishopsgate, 4008, EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended), the applicant has 14 days from the date of the amendment of the EA to notify all registered interested and affected parties of Durban the decision of the EDTEA. Registered Interested and Affected parties that wish to appeal against this decision must submit an appeal in terms of the National Appeals Tel: 031 310 5306 Fax: 031 310 5416 Regulations (2014). Email: [email protected] The holder of the EA is the eThekwini Municipality – Department of Human Physical Address: 9th Floor, The Marine Building, Settlements. 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, Durban, 4001. Please, note that a copy of this notice was uploaded on the municipal website on Thursday, 2017/11/16 at 04:13 PM, please follow the link below to view…
http://www.durban.gov.za/Resource_Centre/public_notices/Pages/Public- Please feel free to contact Mr Nkululeko Khumalo should you require any Notices-2017.aspx additional information or copies of the Environmental Authorisation (including An appellant must submit the appeal to the appeal administrator, and a copy of amendments). the appeal to the applicant, any registered interested and affected party and any Name of Applicant: eThekwini Municipality: Human Settlements organ of state with interest in the matter within 20 days from: (a) the date that the notifi cation of the decision for an application for an environmental authorisation Contact: Nkululeko Khumalo or a waste management licence was sent to the registered interested and affected Cell: 083 376 0444 parties by the applicant; or (b) the date that the notifi cation of the decision was sent to the applicant by the competent authority, issuing authority or licensing authority, Postal Address: 90 Qashana Khuzwayo Road, New Germany, Pinetown in the case of decisions other than those referred to in paragraph (a). Email: [email protected] METROezasegagasini SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT EThekwini praised for shining the light on Gospel music
VUYANI DIMBA The City’s interventions The awards celebrated their EThekwini Municipality include the redevelopment 10th year anniversary of Mayor Zandile Gumede ETHEKWINI Municipality, of its arts and culture unearthing new artists who under the visionary facilities in and around have become household presented the first leadership of Mayor eThekwini. names within the gospel award nominations of Zandile Gumede, has been Founder of the Crown fraternity; celebrating and the evening at the 10th praised for its continuous Gospel Awards, Zanele awarding their efforts and SABC Crown Gospel support and commitment Mbokazi-Nkambule said commitment in the arts. in ensuring the success the awards would not have Presenting the first awards Music Awards, at the of the 2017 SABC Crown been a success without the nominees at the ceremony, Durban ICC on 26 Gospel Gospel Music support of their partners, Mayor Gumede said: November. The musical Awards, which are aimed eThekwini Municipality “The Municipality would spectacle celebrated at honouring gospel and the provincial like to acknowledge and musicians. Government of KwaZulu- appreciate how the Crown the crème de la crème The awards were hosted Natal. Gospel Music Awards have of the Gospel Music at Inkosi Albert Luthuli “We are forever grateful positively impacted the Industry. International Convention for the enormous support City. Centre on 26 November. that we’ve received from Through this platform, we The Municipality is the City, our partners and have ensured job creation, committed to the provincial leadership. boosted the City’s economy empowerment of its local Their support has ensured and tourism sector. We artists and in February the we continue to play a have proven for the past City revealed its high-level significant role in job 10 years that Durban is plans to develop the arts creation and ultimately capable of hosting world and culture sector while grow the City’s economy,” class events.” Picture: nurturing its local talent. said Mbokazi-Nkambule. [email protected] ZAMANTUNGWA GUMEDE Breaking the Chains South African teams exhibition gains popularity impressive at IWBF
SIMPHIWE DLAMINI “It was great to see all the stakeholders being SOUTH African teams put part of this historic on a stellar performance event. UThongathi Sport at the International Confederation, volunteers Wheelchair Basket Ball and all Municipal Federation (IWBF) Africa departments played a World Championship huge role in delivering a Qualifiers 2017 making successful event. We are their way to the semi-finals also encouraged by the and final stages of the fact that four of our players competition. represented the country in Although South Africa’s both Sasol Amawheelaboys Hundreds of young eThekwini women took part in the Breaking the Chains Sasol Amawheelaboys and Amawheelagirls march that marked the launch of the Breaking the Chains exhibition and the and Amawheelagirls gave teams,” she said. start of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children on an outstanding display Khathi also applauded 24 November. Picture: SIMPHIWE DLAMINI during the tournament eThekwini Basketball held at uThongathi Indoor Association for playing Sports Complex, they a major role in ensuring SIMPHIWE DLAMINI was curated by Bren Museum Director Sinothi were knocked out in the that the event proceeded Brophy and is situated Thabethe said the finals and semi-finals smoothly as four of their AS PART of a nationwide at the Museum of HIV exhibition had already seen respectively. administrators were part of campaign of 16 Days of Memory and Learning people flocking into the The men’s team from the officiating team. Activism for No Violence that was launched during museum. Morocco and Algeria’s town like uThongathi Chief Executive Officer Against Women and the International AIDS “We have witnessed an women team were is capable of hosting of Wheelchair Basketball Children, the AIDS Health Conference last year. increase in the number crowned champions of such an international South Africa Charles Foundation of South Brophy said: “The Museum of visitors. The bulk of the competition and are event? This shows that Saunders said the Africa and eThekwini of HIV Memory and the visitors are adults on their way to the World the Municipality has Municipality exceeded the Municipality launched Learning has proved to be a that are coming through Championships next year. invested in infrastructure federation’s expectations in a yearlong installation great success as it has seen mainly for the Breaking the Speaking on behalf of development, not only in planning and successfully of Breaking the Chains over 17 000 learners visiting Chains exhibition. We are Mayor Zandile Gumede, suburbs, but in townships executing the tournament. exhibition at the KwaMuhle it six months after it also excited to be able to Ward 62 Councillor as well,” said Councillor “It was a mammoth task, Museum on 24 November. opened. With the Breaking diversity our offering as the Princess Khumalo said Khumalo. but team work triumphed The exhibition aims to the Chains exhibition we museum,” said Thabethe. it was an honour for the Senior Manager for in the end,” he said. raise awareness on gender are hoping to attract more A march from City Hall Municipality to host Sport Development and The City was presented based violence. people based on these that ended at KwaMuhle a tournament of this Recreation Department with a certificate of The exhibition that numbers so we can get Museum preceded the magnitude. Sandra Khathi described appreciation for the marked the start of the the anti-violence message exhibition launch. “Who would have the tournament as a huge overall coordination of the anti-violence campaign across.” [email protected] thought that a small success. tournament.