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SLINDILE MALULEKA

MAYOR James Nxumalo has announced that alloca-tions of ben-

eficiaries for the Cornubia Human Settlements project, has started and the first phase of the Presidential project would be occupied by the end of this year.The announcement was

made after members of the Executive Committee (EXCO) conducted a tour to assess progress in the construction of the project which is situated north of Durban.EXCO members were

pleased with the progress at the site so far.Nxumalo said Phase 1A of

the project, which has 482 units and targeted those with a monthly income of less than R3 000, was nearly complete. He said as per allocation policy, 250 units had been allocated to people from various Wards including those who were on the way of services.The remaining 232 units

were to be allocated to residents from one informal settlement within eThekwi-ni, which would then be demolished. This informal settlement is yet to be iden-tified. “The plan is to clear slums

in eThekwini Municipal-ity and for us to make an impact, we need to identify one informal settlement to

occupy the remaining units and demolish that informal settlement completely,” Nxumalo said.Basic services, including

electricity and water, were expected to be connected by October, as the infrastruc-ture for these services was already in place. The high-rise structures are similar to

starter homes and consist of two bedrooms, a bathroom and toilet as well as an open plan kitchen with lounge.Mayor Nxumalo said

the project is expected to yield 25 000 units in the next 10 years. He said the housing project will target low, middle and upper income citizens and will also combine an industrial

and commercial project, providing residents with employment opportunities at their doorstep.An amount of R100 million

was spent on Phase 1A while Phase 1B, which will con-sists of 2 200 units, will cost about R550 million. Phase 1B is currently on tender process and construction is expected to start towards

the end of this year.Giving feedback on eco-

nomic development in the area, Deputy Mayor Nom-vuzo Shabalala said almost 80% of the business sites had already been sold and infrastructure was currently being developed.Chairperson of the Human

Settlements and Infrastruc-ture Committee, Cllr. Nigel

Gumede said the Municipal-ity had plans to replicate the project in other areas. He said the process of

renaming Cornubia was un-dergoing Council processes.“I am hoping that when the

project is launched officially, the name will also be final-ised,” Gumede added.

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Members of the Executive Committee visited the Presidential housing project in Cornubia, situated north of Durban, to assess progress that has been made on the first phase of the project. The allocation of beneficiaries has begun and the Units should be occupied by the end of this year. Picture: GUGU MQADI

Cornubia allocations on track

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SPOTLIGHT ON ILLEGAL DUMPING

NO MORE SPACE FOR CEMETERIES

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YOUTH IS OUR FUTURE

THEMBA KHUMALO and APHELELE NTUMBU

THE eThekwini Municipal-ity will deploy all available resources in an attempt to reduce the escalating rate of water loss in the City. The Executive Commit-tee (EXCO) has expressed concern that the water loss continues to rise, with the latest figures indicating non-revenue water loss hav-

ing risen from 34% to 37%.EXCO urged City Manager, Sibusiso Sithole to take all possible measures to deal with this challenge, includ-ing the use of technology and local communities to detect and fix water leaks.Chair of Human Settle-

ments and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Nigel Gumede said the problem was further complicated by illegal connections and the

mushrooming of informal settlements. “People need to learn to use water sparingly, and they need to be proper-ly trained about how to de-tect water leakages because water will soon become an expensive commodity.”“We need to come up with

by-laws and policies to prevent the ‘mushrooming’ of informal settlements. We need to say enough is enough.”

Sithole said the administra-tion is exploring all possible remedies and 55 people have already been employed to detect water leakages. “We have to try and use ev-ery available mechanism to save water, and that is why we now have hired people to detect water leakages where they use a GPS to map the exact location of the leak and this enables our maintenance teams

to immediately attend to where a leakage has been identified.”He said the Municipality

was also looking at models from other cities as to how they were dealing with the issue of non-revenue water. “However the difference is that other cities hide their non-revenue water loses whereas we are transparent about our challenges and about how we deal with

them.”Sithole has issued a stern

warning to those who have occupied land illegally that “They must not have hope that we will provide them with services. We need to send a strong message that we cannot allow people to do as they please and expect to jump the queue ahead of other people who are wait-ing services.”

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THEMBA KHUMALO

THE Municipality’s part-nership with Home Affairs last week benefited thou-sands of eThekwini citizens through mobile stations visit to various communi-ties to take in applications for IDs an other enabling documents.The Municipality has a

Memorandum of Under-standing with the Depart-ment of Home Affairs in an effort to bring govern-ment services closer to the people and ensuring that local government is more accessible. The MOU is also aimed at aligning all spheres of government to ensure co-ordinated and integrated service delivery.Home Affairs KZN Provin-

cial Manager Albert Mat-saung said the two week programme was aimed at

promoting and facilitating the registration of ID’s to the citizens of eThekwini. “We also wanted to encourage 16 year olds to apply in time for enabling documents.” He said it was very import-

ant that come elections next year people have enabling documents to cast their votes. “And that is why as Home Affairs we are com-mitting to having the most successful elections. By election time next year we would have done our part.” Matsaung thanked eThe-

kwini Municipality for doing the ground work. “As government whether we are local or provincial we need to work together. We need to show people that we are here to serve them. About 100 Mobile Offices were brought to eThekwini for people to register for ID’s and birth certificates. The

Mobile Offices were taken to various wards of the Municipality with the aim of reaching as many citizens as possible.Deputy City Manager:

Governance Sipho Cele said the ID campaign was a very important programe. “Registering for an ID is an opportunity for a person to confirm and affirm his

citizenship. The ID or a birth certificate also gives a person his birth right which will enable him to access various services as a citizen of South Africa.” Councillor Brandon Pillay

said the ID blitz was a result of research which found that thousands of citizens from eThekwini Municipal-ity were without enabling

documents. “What we found most was that young people did not have ID’s. We urge them to register for ID’s and not only apply for ID’s for the purposes of getting a job. They must get their ID’s because it is a very important document that every citizen of South Africa should have.”

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BIRTH RIGHTS: The Municipality is encouraging all its citizens to register for their ID’s soon in order to confirm and affirm their citizenship.

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Thousands benefit from ID campaign

JESSIE SINGH

METRO Police has its doors wide open for those who have outstanding traffic fines and is urging them to take advantage of the 50% traffic fines amnesty. The amnesty started from De-cember 2012 and will con-tinue until the implemen-tation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Fines Act (AARTO). The implementation of AARTO is yet to be announced by the National Department of Transport. Individuals can pay a few

fines at a time which means that they do not have to pay all of their fines at once. However, no part payments will be allowed for any out-

standing fines. All individu-als who pay their outstand-ing traffic fines during this period will receive a 50% incentive, which means that they will only pay half the amount of their fines. The incentive will end

when AARTO is imple-mented to ensure that the Municipality does not have to consider new incentives after the conclusion of six months, as in previous years. The existing incentive will continue until the in-centive payment system un-der the AARTO Act kicks in. Individuals are requested to contact the Metro Police Services Call Centre on the following numbers between 07h30 – 16h00 ( weekdays) and 08h00 to 11h30 (on

Saturdays) to obtain details of their outstanding fines and amounts payable : 031-3112860/1/2/3/6 or e-mail [email protected] Police will continue

with collection initiatives especially with regards to execution of warrants. In this regard the Metro

Police Department has established a dedicated war-rants team, for the purpose of executing outstanding warrants, which includes making house calls.Metro Police urge all

offenders to take advantage of this incentive before the cut-off date, which is still to be determined, to avoid any inconvenience in the future.

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R580m to boost the Western Aqueduct bulk water pipeline

JESSIE SINGH

IN the aftermath of a drug related violent confronta-tion that broke out earlier this month among the homeless residing near railway lines in Albert Park, Metro Police Senior Super-intendent and Media Liai-son Inspectorate, Eugene Msomi has announced that progress has been made to defuse the situation. Metro Police is serious about assisting the homeless and beefing up security.While Metro Police has or-

chestrated several raids and clean-up operations near Albert Park, Msomi said that it is unfortunate that one person was killed in the unrest and several people sustained injuries. Positive development has

emerged with the arrest of 27 individuals. Further-more, a number of individ-

uals from this group have approached our local police station requesting profes-sional help. “We have in turn enlisted

assistance from the Depart-ment of Social Welfare,” said Msomi.He said, to date, 26 individuals were accepted at rehabilitation centres in Durban. “Metro Police would like to reiterate that this is a social problem and the City is working at its level best to contain the situation,” Msomi added.

Municipal spokesman, Thabo Mofokeng, said because of the influx of the homeless and foreign-ers, the municipality has fenced several open areas under the M4 Highway and has employed about 66 security guards to patrol the Warwick Avenue and Albert Park areas. He said “The City has undertaken profiling of the community in Khuzimpi Street Road. Most of the people inter-viewed were South Africans. The foreign nationals were reluctant to be interviewed. Drugs seemed to be the main issue why most of the people gather at this space. Currently the Municipality is working together with Department of Social Devel-opment, SAPS, Metro Police, Railway Police, Safer Cities, Ward Committees and the community to address the key challenges in this area,”

Metro Police defuse tensions

NONDUDUZO NGCONGO and SILINDILE MALULEKA

IN a bid to address water challenges and to provide Durban with an assured, sustainable supply of water, the Municipality has allo-cated an additional R580 million over the next three years to accelerate construc-tion of key components of the Western Aqueduct (WA) bulk water pipeline.Chairperson of the Human Settlements and Infrastruc-ture Committee, Cllr. Nigel

Gumede said the Municipal-ity was looking at different ways to address the issue of water shortage.“Generally, we are faced

with a shortage of water and the area that suffers the most is the northern area. The fast-tracking of the Western Aqueduct will address these issues and it is critical that the water short-age is addressed. Non-rev-enue water has increased from 35 percent to 37 percent and this means that water loss is high,” he said.

The Western Aqueduct is a bulk water supply proj-ect commissioned by the Municipality to meet the growing demands of water in western areas. In recent years, the region has seen an unprecedented growth in water demand and this has led to capacity problems with the existing infrastruc-ture. Neil Macleod, Head of

EThekwini Water and Sani-tation (EWS), said construc-tion of the second phase of the aqueduct is already

under way. “Cycad Pipe-lines, which was awarded the first contract for the 7km stretch between Inchanga Station and Alverstone Neck in March, has already cleared some of the pipeline corridor and has begun to excavate trenches near Inchanga Station,” he said. He said “a lack of water can affect the implementation of strategic projects.” The second phase of the

Western Aqueduct is expect-ed to significantly strength-en the western regions of

eThekwini. “We have enough water

to meet the current de-mand but we don’t have the infrastructure to deliver it to where it is needed. We don’t have the network capacity to supply water,” he said. Water outages in areas like

Ntuzuma and Inanda were common and EWS Unit would be purchasing addi-tional 30 tankers to ferry wa-ter to these areas. “Durban remains in a honeymoon period with the slightest escalation in development

likely to upset the situa-tion once more. From 2014 onwards, we start slipping back to where the supply will not statistically be able to meet the demand,” he said. Project Manager: Martin

Bright confirmed the second contract for the segment of the pipeline that begins at Alverstone Nek and con-tinues to Ashley Drive in Hillcrest had been awarded to a local company, WK SA Construction this [email protected]

IN BRIEF2013 Durban Business Fair startsFLAVOURS of Durban will shake things up in this year’s Durban Business Fair when local chefs are brought on board to participate in the most popular food festival titled “Flavours of Durban” at the Durban Exhibition Centre today, 20 September 2013.The Municipality’s Supply

Chain Management will for the first time available at the Fair to process registration on the new Supplier Self Service system. Supplier Self Service is the Municipality’s upgraded quotation man-agement system for goods under R200 000. It seeks to reform and regulate the manner in which goods and services are procured. Sandile Ngcobo, Deputy Head of SCM Operations explained, “This system is meant to curtail any mal-administrative, irregular expenditure and fraudulent practices.”Suppliers that have not yet

registered are encouraged to visit the fair and do so.

Ilanda Wilds reclaimedAS part of reclaiming the public spaces, the eThekwini Municipality’s Parks, Rec-reation and Culture Unit is resuscitating the Ilanda Wilds in Amanzimtoti which is one of the Municipality’s protected spaces. This is done through the Department of Mineral Re-sources with an aim of driving the concept of social cohesion in the City and for educational and recreational purposes. Ilanda Wilds has a rich history attached to it. This is the same area where King Shaka kaSenzangakhona rested on the banks of the river when he led his army on a raid against amaMpondo. When drinking the water from a stream that passes through Ilanda Wilds he exclaimed “amanzi amtoti”, meaning “the water is sweet” hence the area is now known as Amanzimtoti.

Housing subsidy for Government employees

TO assist first time home buy-ers employed in the public sec-tor whose household income range is between R3 500 to R15 000 a month could also afford proper homes, the Na-tional Department of Human Settlements introduced the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Program (FLISP).The program is available to

qualifying beneficiaries who intend purchasing a house or are in the process of purchas-ing a house for the first time. The total purchase price/

product value should not exceed R300 000 inclusive of VAT and the applicant’s total household income must be be-tween R3 501 and R15 000.The Government will give a

once-off subsidy, which is a non-refundable amount, to those who qualify ranging from R10 000 to R87 000 depend-ing on the total household income.For enquiries call: 031 336

5247/9, 031 336 5244, 031 336 5289

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SIMPHIWE DLAMINI

THE recently commissioned investigation by the Munic-ipality into the availability of land to develop new cem-eteries revealed that there is no more suitable land to bury the dead. It is for this reason that the

Municipality is encourag-ing residents to exercise alternative burial methods which will eliminate the problem of space shortages for cemeteries. The Municipality held a

number of consultative forums aimed at educating the community about alter-native methods that could be used such as cremation, recycling the graves, vertical burials and freeze drying. The Chairperson of Com-

munity and Emergency Ser-vices Committee, Councillor Zandile Gumede, said the shortage of burial space is a serious concern. “The reality is that there is

no more land to bury our loved ones, we recently held a Councillors’ workshop where the results of the investigation were unveiled. It was important that they be thoroughly briefed be-cause that will inform their decision. The next step is to schedule another consul-tative forum and thereafter the Committee will pave the way forward,” said Gumede. The Head of Parks, Rec-

reation and Culture Unit, Thembinkosi Ngcobo, said the only solution now is the recycling of graves. “As we speak the Tongaat

and Verulam areas which were previously serviced by

the Tongaat Regional Cem-etery at Desai Nagar have reached full capacity and can no longer provide new graves. The Etafuleni Ceme-tery in Inanda was supposed to last us at least 25 years but within 6 months, they would reach full capacity. In Illovo Cemetery, there is still space but the problem is water which makes the land not suitable for burial. These are new cemeteries, this then gives an indica-tion as to how serious this problem is,” said Ngcobo who also announced that the Phoneix Cemetery has

reached full capacity.It costs an estimated R20

million for the Municipality to develop a new cemetery and an extra R2 million to maintain each one on a monthly basis. “With the recycling of

graves, it is only the fami-lies that have graves under lease who will be permitted to re-use them for burials. All other graves that are 10 years and older without leases, records or tomb-stones will be available for re-use by anyone as this is the practice in all eThekwini Municipal Cemeteries and

as provided for under the KwaZulu-Natal Cemeteries No.12 of 1996 Chapter IV,” said Ngcobo.He further mentioned that,

the Municipality under-stands the impact that these “new” methods will have on religious and cultural practises. That is why the Municipality advises that, should families wish to retain the rights to re-use or reserve a grave from future use, they are to contact the office of the District Man-ager of the Parks Leisure and Cemeteries department which is the Cemeteries and

Crematoria Section, in order to apply for a ten year lease of the grave.“Any person, who does not

intend to lease the grave where a family member has been buried and objects to it being re-used, should raise his/her objection in writing by no later than Monday, 30 September 2013. Reference must be made to the rela-tionship to the deceased, the name of the deceased, block and grave number and proof of identification of the deceased,” Ngcobo explained.

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SLINDILE MALULEKA

VARIOUS roads which fall within the jurisdiction of eThekwini Municipality are to receive a facelift as the multi-million rand rehabili-tation project is set to begin this month.Areas that would have

roads rehabilitated include Glenwood, Bulwer, Congel-la, Chesterville, Umkhum-baan, Wiggins-Dunbar, Ridgeview and Bonella.Road users are also urged

to exercise caution and patience while travelling through a work zone during the construction phase.This project, which is done

by the Municipality’s Road Provision Department, is expected to be completed by February 2014 and would cost about R322 million which is allocated for such projects in this financial year.The February 2014 dead-

line has been set and the completion of the road is dependent on the weather conditions and the avail-ability of special material.Chairperson of the Human

Settlements and Infrastruc-ture Committee, Cllr Nigel Gumede said this project seeks to address deteriora-tion like potholes and cracks

on the roads.The construction phase on

these roads involves heavy equipment that will be used to remove existing surface as well as construct new layers. In order to maintain a safe

environment for both road users and construction personnel, traffic will be controlled using the STOP/GO controls.Daniel Mthimkhulu, the

Area Project Technologist, said the rehabilitation pro-cess would include resurfac-ing of roads which includes removing the current surface and also putting an additional surface on an existing surface. He said the roads, that are due for rehabilitation, were iden-tified through a pavement management system.Mthimkulu said. This

project will also take care of damage including potholes and improve driving expe-rience. If roads are main-tained, they reduce the risk of damages to vehicles and accidents,” he said. He urged road users to ob-

serve the temporary signage that would be displayed during construction, to en-sure a safe environment.

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REST IN PEACE: The Municipality is encourang all residents to look at alternative burial methods so that space shortage problems could be eliminated. Picture: THEMBA KHUMALO

ROMITA HANUMAN

The Constitution of South Africa clearly states that every-one has the right to an environment

that is not harmful to their health and wellbeing, and to have the environment pro-tected for present and future generations. It further states that Local Government has to ensure that the right to a clean and healthy environ-ment is fulfilled. However it is the responsibility of the citizen to keep their area clean and healthy. However some citizens

as well as businesses are violating their own rights by constantly dumping illegally. This came into focus at the recent Clean My City campaign. Many areas have been focused on like Chatsworth, Umbumbulu and last week’s focus turned to Blackburn Village, an area that faces challenges of dumping, leakages and ablution challenges. The most concerning factor was the rubble and dirt that res-idents dump right outside their property. The Clean and maintain my City team worked hard to clean up this area. There are a number of

educational programmes on the go from the Durban Solid Waste Unit Educa-tion Section. The team visit schools and conduct awareness campaigns so

that students preach the message to their communi-ties. Preston Chetty, educa-tion Officer elaborated, “We find that when we instil the values into a child, they will pass the message on to their elders and friends, thus dis-seminating the message of Reduce Reuse and Recycle. We aim to encourage com-munities to dispose of their waste effectively and safely

thus using the different colour waste bags.” Chetty explained, “We

must get to the root of the problem as people need to realise that dumping is ille-gal. It leads to a number of health risks, both to humans and the environment. When this waste decomposes it releases toxic chemicals that contaminates the environ-ment and leads to mosquito breeding.”

Chetty said that the Education Section aims to encourage the community to use correct and proper avenues to safely dispose of their waste. He said, “We have the black refuse bag for domes-tic waste, orange for recycla-ble material like paper and plastic and the blue bag for garden refuse.”

Head of DSW Ray-mond Rampersad said, “It raises sig-nificant concerns in terms of public

health and safety, property values and the quality of life. It costs DSW R20m to R50 million a year to clear illegal dumping. Although other forms of waste may impact the city, litter is the main culprit.People as well as businesses could face a

hefty fine if they are caught dumping. Report illegal dumping to the DSW Help Line – 031 3118804 / email [email protected] or call the Ombudsperson on 080 020 2020. Don’t forget to take down the registration number of the vehicle or the address of the person dumping.

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Spotlight on illegal dumping

NO DUMPING: The Municipality is embarking on a full scale war to clean the City and its outskits and rid all illegal dumping thus ensuring that all citizens live in a clean and healthy environment. Picture: GUGU MQADI

FACT BOX: THREATS POSED BY ILLEGAL DUMPING

• Serious threat to public health and safety, and the quality of life. • Rodents, snakes, and in-sects are attracted to dump sites which poses as health risks. • Dump sites with scrap tyres provide an ideal breed-ing ground for mosquitoes, which can multiply 100 times faster in the warm, stagnant water standing in scrap tire casings. • Dumping activities can have negative impacts on plants and wildlife. • Dumping attracts crim-inal activities (overgrown bush and grass - becoming hideaways for vagrants and criminals) • May decrease property values as a result it decreas-es tourism which affects the economy.• Can cause damage to the Municipal grass cutting equipment.

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SIMPHIWE DLAMINI

THE Municipality’s Parks, Leisure and Cemeteries De-partment invites residents to participate in its verge beautification campaign. The campaign now in its second year encourages property owners to beautify their verges. Deputy Head of the Unit, Christo Swart, said the campaign was gaining popularity amongst the res-

idents of eThekwini. “The program has been well received by residents. Every year an awards ceremony is held in recognition of the well maintained verges. This takes place in a form

of a non-competitive cam-paign, where individuals, friends and residents in the street can nominate indi-vidual verges in recognising excellence and efforts in creating a well maintained verge,” said Swart

The programme supports the Mayor’s Clean Up Campaign initiated in May 2013. “The Mayor wants all residents to get involved and become responsible for a clean and green City. The 2013 Verge campaign is focused on acknowledging residence for their efforts in maintaining and improv-ing the visual look of their verges, streetscapes and suburbs. The campaign also con-

tributes to greening our City and eThekwini being recognised as the “Clean and Green” City in South Africa,” said Swart. The City is intent on clean-

ing all affected residential areas in and around eThe-kwini with the main vision of making it a liveable place come 2030 as per the vision and mission of the eThe-kwini Municipality.

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Verge campaign is gaining momentum

SIMPHIWE DLAMINI

THE eThekwini Municipal-ity’s Sport and Recreation Development Department believes that while sport has a value in everyone’s life, it is even more important in the life of a disabled person. This became evident last

week when the Department hosted a Symposium for Women with Disabilities. The symposium was aimed

at empowering, motivating and encouraging women with disabilities to make a difference in their lives by actively participating in sports and recreation-al activities. Councillor Khanyisile Mthembu and the first Vice President of the KwaZuluNatal Sport Confederation, said it was important for the

Municipality, through the Department of Sport and Recreation Development to challenge the federations to accommodate people living with disabilities. Mlungisi Ntombela, the

Chairperson of the eThe-kwini Disability Sport Forum, praised the Mu-nicipality for creating this platform. “We want to applaud the Municipality for not planning for us but planning with us. We have seen so many beautiful programmes collapse just because people were not in-volving us in their planning. We have agreed that we will form clubs for people living with disabilities. For now the focus will be

on soccer, swimming and table tennis” said Ntombela.

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Sport for people living with disabilities

How to enter?1. Submit a digital photograph and a short motivation why

this verge has improved the street via email to:-a) [email protected]) Alternatively hand deliver to Parks, Leisure & Cemeteries Department office at 70 St Thomas Road,

Durban. (Botanic Gardens)c) Send MMS to 083 288 87902. Address of the proposed participants verge3. If possible the name and contact details of the resident4. Indicate the category, residential house, town house, complex, industrial area

Closing date for submissions is 20 September 2013 and winners will be announced on 22 October 2013.

Phoenix Industrial Park celebrates 30 years

ROMITA HANUMAN and MONDE SIBISI

SPRING is in the air, and schools in the Chatsworth area were taught import-ant lessons recently as the Durban Solid Waste Educa-tion team conducted pre-sentations and tree plant-ing at the schools. They visited Willow Park Primary, Umhlatazana Primary and Parkview Primary. Appreciating and sus-

taining the natural envi-ronment forms part of the Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. Efforts are underway especially by the DSW Education section to promote the message of saving the environment. Speaking at Willow Park

Primary School, Preston Chetty, DSW Education Officer explained the importance of trees. The learners listened attentively and answered questions. He said, “We have come to your school to cele-

brate and commemorate Arbour Month. We must promote a clean and green environment because we would then have a safe and healthy environment to live in.” He emphasised the impor-

tance of recycling. “Remem

ber the three R’s. Reduce, Re-use and Recycle. If we recycle paper, we will not have to cut down trees as they are imperative to our daily lives.” Chetty also ex-plained what type of waste belongs in the different colour DSW bags.

Kids from Grade R to Grade 7 were happy with the presentation and watched carefully when they were taught how to plant a tree the correct way by Ross Crouch from eThekwini’s Natural Resources. A talk was also given by Bathand-wa Ncube from the Depart-ment of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs. She educated the kids about the tree of the year. Aaron Manikum, Grade Four pupil at Willowpark Primary said that he is excited about planting trees. “I am really happy that the Municipal-ity has given us these trees as they will provide shade and shelter. We will have cleaner air to breathe and I am also looking forward to planting a tree at home in my garden. Now that I know how to do it the correct way, I will do so more often.”

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PLANT A TREE: Municipal officials, together with the stakeholders plant a tree at Willow Park Primary School. Looking on are the learners at the school. Picture: ROMITA HANUMAN

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Municipality, through the Department of Sport and Recreation Development to challenge the federations to accommodate people living with disabilities. Mlungisi Ntombela, the

Chairperson of the eThe-kwini Disability Sport Forum, praised the Mu-nicipality for creating this platform. “We want to applaud the Municipality for not planning for us but planning with us. We have seen so many beautiful programmes collapse just because people were not in-volving us in their planning. We have agreed that we will form clubs for people living with disabilities. For now the focus will be

on soccer, swimming and table tennis” said Ntombela.

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ROMITA HANUMAN

IT IS one of the largest industrial areas in the City, bustling with businesses. It provides job opportunities and economic value. The Phoenix Industrial Park celebrated its 30th birthday, with a function held at the centre of the hive of activity.Looking back at the Phoe-

nix Industrial Park from past to present, conditions were not amicable to run healthy businesses. Since the takeover by the Phoenix Industrial Park Lot Own-ers Association, (PIPLOA) things have improved drastically. Member of the KwaZulu Natal Legislature Lydia Johnson said they need to work together to achieve success. “We have identified key priorities as government and we cannot achieve this unless we work together. Businesses have

a major role to play as we have challenges like poverty and together we have the capacity to address these challenges.” Also present at the birthday celebration was eThekwini Speaker, Councillor Logie Naidoo. He said that the Park makes a positive impact on the lives of the surrounding commu-nities. “The businesses in this area create thousands of jobs for the people living in the nearby communities. It also houses major brands like ABI and Spar and it is important to retain these businesses. We humbly con-gratulate the Park and all its members.”Naidoo elaborated on the

Municipality’s Business Re-tention Programme. “The aim of this programme is to make sure that businesses do not move away from these areas. It provides a lot of employment as well

as an injection into the local economy.” Within the programme, a survey was undertaken and five key issues were identified: im-prove the aesthetics of the Park, continue to combat crime, improve the road networks and reduce con-gestion, ensure continuity and availability of electricity and facilitate space and affordable industrial land for businesses to expand. Action teams have been formed to overcome these challenges. Roy Ramkis-soon, Chairman of PIPLOA explained the impact on the local community. “There are about 460 businesses in the Phoenix Industrial Park and employs thirty thousand people from the surround-ing areas. We are thrilled to be celebrating thirty years of success.”

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Phoenix Industrial Park celebrates 30 years

SIMPHIWE DLAMINI

EXCITEMENT was written all over the faces of the Isipingo community during the official opening of a new state of the art Reunion Aquatic Centre, in Isipingo Beach this week. In 2007, the community

was left devastated when river erosion and wave action washed away the lifesaver’s house and causing much damageto Isipingo Beach.After this incident, the

Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit (PRC) tabled a makeover plan for Isip-ingo Beach which saw the Council approving R4.7 million for a centralised water sport and recreation precinct. Speaking at the official

opening event, the Deputy Chairperson of the Com-munity and Emergency

Services Committee, Coun-cillor Nokuthula Makhan-ya-Sibiya, said the facility will be utilised jointly by PRC and Isipingo Ski Boat Community.“This has transformed

Isipingo Beach and it will help in reducing crime. This facility will be open to all residents to enjoy. The Municipality has

lined up a number of programmes to develop the youth in the area. With this facility, we want

to introduce young peo-ple to water sport and it will also be used by our lifesavers to monitor the entire beach,” said Makha-nya-Sibiya.The Deputy Head of Parks,

Leisure and Cemeteries Department, Christo Swart, said the vision of a cen-tralised water sport precinct has been realised. The precinct includes a

swimming pool, an am-phitheatre/braai area and the new Reunion Aquatic Centre. “The relationship between

the Municipality and Isip-ingo Ski Boat Community is the first of its kind. Our life-savers will be housed under one roof with the Isipingo Ski Boat Community. We believe that this is

breaking new ground, the community will have a sense of ownership and will do everything in their pow-er to protect the facility,” said Swart. Aziz Khan of Isipingo Ski

Boat Community com-mended the Municipality for bringing Isipingo Beach back to its glory days. He said as the community they will ensure that it is not vandilised and used for sustainable and effective programmes.

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A new aquatic centre for Reunion

NEW BEGININGS: Thembinkosi Ngcobo and Christo Swart from PRC Unit unveils a plaque on behalf of Mayor James Nxumalo at Reunion.

Picture: SIMPHIWE DLAMINI

NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

ENTREPRENEURS that are based in rural areas have a equal potential of contrib-uting to the City’s economy. It is for this reason that

the eThekwini Munici-pality’s Business Support, Tourism and Markets Unit (BSTMU) recently host-ed a Small, Medium and Micro enterprises (SMMEs) empowerment workshop in Ward 9 at Dinabakubo Hall in Molweni. Siyabonga Lu-thuli, Manager of Business Development within the Unit said the purpose of the workshop was to empower SMMEs based in the rural areas of eThekwini with critical business informa-tion within various sectors for their business develop-ment and sustainability.

Luthuli said they have noticed that they have been focusing more on town-ships and urban areas and they want to and sup-port rural areas also. The workshop covered topics such as product quality and diversification, product marketing, financial assis-tance, costing and pricing and business opportunities. Various departments and financial institutions such as the Department of Trade and Industry, Small Enter-prise Development Agency (SEDA), Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, South African Revenue Ser-vices (SARS) and Nedbank were also available to equip entrepreneurs with relevant information.What surfaced is that there

are several Co-Operatives

and they are facing dire challenges especially in accessing finance.Sihle Dlamini of the De-

partment of Trade and In-dustry announced that the Department has set aside a maximum of R350 000 per Co-Operative to improve the viability and compet-itiveness of co-operative enterprises by lowering their cost of doing business through an incentive that supports Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment.“This fund is called Co-op-

erative Incentive Scheme (CIS) which is a 100% grant for registered primary Co-Operatives. A primary Co-Operative consists of five or more members,” added Dlamini.

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ROMITA HANUMAN

ETHEKWINI Municipality cares about its employees, especially the female staff. This was evident at a Wom-en Indaba held early this week at the Sahara stadium in Kingsmead. About eight thousand

women staff attended the celebration and received inspiring messages from the City’s leadership, guests and artists. Municipal Manag-er Sibusiso Sithole said, “We are gathered here to celebrate our women staff. We need more women in leadershiop positions. At the moment we only have two female Deputy City Managers. This needs to change.” Amid vibrant applause,

popular entertainers Durban Diva’s got the crowd moving with the rendition

of Durbans favourite song and dance. Deputy Municipal Manag-

er of Ugu District Munici-pality educated the gather-ing on Women Leadership in Local government. She spoke about challenges that are faced by women and

how to overcome them. Janine Hicks, Commission-er of Gender Equality spoke about women abuse and stressed the importance of reporting such things.

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City empowers rural SMME’s Municipality empowers women

BUSINESS AS USUAL: Municipal officials with Phoenix Industrial Park Lot-Owners Association members, in association with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, business owners and stakeholders.

Picture: JESSIE SINGH

Female staff enjoy a day in the sun at the Indaba.

OPINIONSPage 6 20 September – 03 October 2013

LETTERS

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OUR CITY is a city of young people. In contrast with many cities in developed countries which face a crisis of an aging population, the demographic profile of Durban indicates that the majority of the population is below thirty five years in terms of age. This has enormous implications for the future development trajectory of the city. All our current and future plans and policies must therefore fo-cus on the youth. As a start we have to acknowledge and appreciate the youth for the role that have played and continue to play in shaping the growth and prosperity of our city. We need to recognise that

young people today also face serious challenges. Everywhere young people go their world is surrounded by limpet mines, which can detonate with the slightest negative move that they take. The majority of young people are affected by unemployment and poverty. They face the challenge of being affected and infect-ed by the scourge of HIV/AIDS. Some young people are today orphans and have been forced by circumstanc-es to head households while they are unprepared for this. Other young people are prone to take unnecessary risks and end up com-mitting crimes that carry lengthy prison sentences and as consequence destroy their future irreparably. Lev-els of abuse of alcohol and other forms of substance abuse amongst young peo-ple are extremely worrying. Teenage pregnancy is on the ascendancy. Now Satanism is also growing whereby young people kill their parents or elders or rape children and grandparents. As different stakeholders of the City, we must unite to fight all the social ills that affect young people. Despite all the challenges

cited above, young people are the future. The future of our City belongs to the youth – men and women, girls and boys, able bodied and physically impaired, urban and rural. As the city together with different stakeholders we must invest

wisely in the future of our youth. To do this there are areas where we need to concentrate our resources, time and energy. The first very important investment is about educating our youth, making sure that they stay longer and finish school with better and quality edu-cational outcomes especial-ly in physical and biological sciences, technology, maths and economic sciences. We must create conditions that are conducive to effective teaching and learning. Empirical studies have

shown that nations that in-vest in the education of their youth stand to reap better returns in terms of their indices of human capital de-velopment and prosperity. The second intervention

requires that two central tendencies must be ban-ished urgently from the psychological make-up of our youth. The first is the mindset that young people are going to school or uni-versity and thereafter to seek employment or tenders. Rather, our drive must be to inculcate a mindset of entrepreneurship whereby our youth should strive to be self-employed and to create employment opportunities for others through viable and sustainable businesses ventures. To this end, we must ensure

that our young people have access to mentors who can nurture them to concep-tualise and actualise their business ideas. The youth must be made aware and informed about the many platforms and packages that government and private fi-nanciers are already provid-ing to assist our youth with start-up capital and other business support measures. The second tendency we must discourage is creat-ing youth dependency on parents and the state. Our young people must learn

that to climb the ladder of success and improve their future stations in life they must be independent, self-reliant, self-sufficient; and they must spend their time productively and work hard to earn an honest, decent and clean living. As they say in IsiZulu: “Yonke into enhle iyasetshenzelwa.” Young people must go out of their way to search for knowledge and information to empower themselves and stay focused on achieving something in their lifetime and to make the world a better place for all of us. Our youth must therefore be inquisitive about the envi-ronment within which they operate, constantly search for meaning in their lives and not wallow in sorrow on things that do not add value to their future. The message should be loud and clear: Young people must not feel a sense of entitlement, that society or government owes them something.The third intervention is

to imbue our youth with civic pride and patriotism. Our youth need to embrace and respect our national anthem, cultural symbols and heritage. They must have an identity

of their own rather than to emasculate and immerse themselves with foreign cultures and affinities. Our youth must learn that for the country to be where it is today, people like Nelson Mandela and other icons of his ilk had to fight a long, bitter and arduous struggle for liberation. They need to learn that some people sacrificed and paid dearly with their lives to free this country from the yoke of apartheid bondage. They need to learn that to have an Identity Document and to Register to Vote in any elections especially the forthcoming national and provincial elections is an im-

portant role they must play to consolidate our demo-cratic order and to continue the fight to improve their lives. As the City we have in place

a variety of programmes that are tailor-made to address the needs of young people. These range from opportunities for bursa-ries in specialised fields of study such as civil, electrical and mechanical engineer-ing, transportation, town planning, local economic development and finance. We have opportunities for training and skills develop-ment targeting graduates, artisans, learnerships and others. We have opportunities for

training the youth to partic-ipate in the construction in-dustry as entrepreneurs and in forming co-operatives in various fields such as agri-culture, community-based contracts, etc. There are other various programmes focusing on sports, arts and culture, healthy lifestyles and fighting against all social ills. We support our youth to be involved in other industries such as the fashion industry and the maritime cluster. Council has also taken a decision to employ a manager who is going to focus on broader youth development strate-gies and the mainstreaming thereof in all Council devel-opment processes. We shall appreciate it if we

can hear from the youth what else should the Mu-nicipality be doing together with the youth to make its programmes relevant to the youth sector. We invite our youth to contact their Coun-cillors and Ward Commit-tees, visit any of our Sizakala Centres or our website to enquire about opportunities that are available to develop themselves and to share their ideas on youth devel-opment issues. Yes, we believe that young

people are the future of our City. Our clarion call to the youth, however, is that they must not expect to be baby-seated – to be given something without working hard for it. Our youth must know that

nothing falls like manna from Heaven! For youth to be the power that they are and to change their lot, they must play their part. As Robin Sharma admonishes: “Blaming others is excusing yourself. Telling yourself that you – as an army of one – cannot have an impact is giving away your power.”

Let’s plant trees to save and protect the environment

The youth is our futureSibusiso SitholeCity Manager

IN RECENT years we have witnessed terrible disasters, which included mudslides, cyclones, and thunder storms which in some cases have claimed lives. These

are all consequences of climate change and global warming. Here in Durban we have also been hit by terrible disasters where people lost their lives due to bad weather condi-tions. The most affected where those who reside in floodplains. We urge all residents of the eThekwini Municipality not to erect dwelling structures/houses in such areas as they are not designated for dwelling. We need to take precautions and move away from areas

considered to be at risk. As citizens of eThekwini

we have a role to play in making sure that we do all we can in contributing to saving and protecting our environment. We need to avoid contributing to those things that accelerate the rate of global warming. And one of the things we can do to mitigate climate change is to plant trees. We have to plant as many trees as we possibly can. As we all know our wealth is in the water, soil, forests, miner-

als, rivers, lakes, oceans, wildlife habitats. This is where most if not all the economic activity and jobs come from. So we need to take a stand and protect our environment by doing simple acts. Apart from planting trees, there are many other ways we can help save the environment. Reducing our use of energy and our consumption of manufactured goods that become waste, using alter-native sources of energy to reduce global warming, like

installing solar systems are some of the ways we can help. Choosing alternate transport for example, walking, riding a bicycle, lift clubs, and using public transport are also some of the things that can help us immensely in our goals of saving and protecting our environment. In eThekwini we have the Shisa Solar Programme which allow participants to pay less for (Solar Water Heaters (SWHs), through a “volume purchasing” system.

Let’s safeguard the envi-ronment and take issues of climate change beyond professional debates, to actual practice in the communities within which we live. And we need to remember that topics regarding the environment are not only for politicians and academics. They’re however an issue that con-cerns all of us as citizens so let us do all we can by making small contribu-tions towards greening the earth.

James NxumaloeThekwini Mayor

YOUTH IN ACTION: Durban Green Corridor officials with runners from the Inanda area during a Youth Day Fun Run. Picture: THEMBA KHUMALO

Letter of appreciation

Owen Gounden, the Principal of Mounthaven Primary School, Mduduzi Nene and Premilla Moodley, the Head of Department congratulating Sanele Ngcobo and Ronae Kuppan a Grade 5 learners for taking first positions in isiZulu & English story telling competition that was or-ganised by eThekwini Municipality at Canelands library recently.

Exco has unanimously agreed to enrol 25 Council-lors from the Municipality for the Executive Leader-ship Development pro-gramme that will be hosted by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). The training part of the Councillor Capacity enhancement programme that is aimed at capacitating Councillors on matters per-taining to local governance. Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nom-

vuzo Shabalala, who has also attended the course before said the importance of the Councillors attend-

Metro Police officials are rude and have no respect. They do roadblocks in off-ramps which poses prob-lems for cars off-ramping in that particular road. There is one Metro Police

officer who is always late he does not respect traffic signs, he runs red robots on Jelf Tailor Crescent and Masabalala Yengwa next to Durban Electricity Unit. Another Police Officer

overtook me in a traffic circle next to Metro Police Headquarters. How do you overtake

another car in a single lane and overtake on a left hand-side, how did that person get his drivers license and how did that person pass his interview? We urge Municipal Man-

agement to teach Metro Police about good behavior in public. Being a police officer does

not mean one needs to be rude to earn our respect, one needs to work in order to be respected. VV Ngcobo

Waterloo-Verulam

Respect and good manners is what the eThekwini Mu-nicipality strives for and to hear of such incidents from Mr Ngcobo is concerning. We accept Mr Ngcobo’s

advise that we need to put more emphasis on respect and good behavior among our members. We urge the public to ensure

that they take down all details regarding contra-ventions by our Metro Police officials. Taking down things like a number plate of the vehicle, the name of the con-cerned official will help us follow up the complaint and take necessary actions where applicable. Do ensure that you include

your mailing address and telephone numbers where we can get hold of you.

Eugene MsomiSenior Superintendent

Divisional Commander: Media Liaison & Inspectorate

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Metro Police are rude!

20 September – 03 October 2013

LETTERS

Let’s plant trees to save and protect the environment Mechanics get supportNEWS20 September – 03 October 2013 Page 7

One, a person need to write an application letter and in your application letter you must include the following:

• State what type of goods do you wish to sell• Explain what are you go-

ing to use to conduct your business e.g. Cart, tables or Marquee• Provide your address

and telephone number for the Municpality to contact you • Provide a letter from the

owner of the building you wish to trade next to (Con-sent letter / Commendation letter i.e. residential area / industrial area)• Provide a copy of your

identity document.

Two, a person is required to provide a hand drawn sketch of the area you are applying for and also a site map obtainable from the following development and planning offices:

- Durban Office: 4th Floor, 166 Old Fort Rd, DURBAN METRO

- Isipingo Office, 2 Liberty Drive, Lower Illovo

- Pinetown Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 60

Kings Rd, Pinetown

NEAREST OFFICES FOR VERULAM & KWAMASHU CITIZENS: - 5 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga, (next to Umhlanga Post Office)- 4th Floor 166 KE Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) Durban

Three, a person needs to address your application to one of the following offices within the area in which you wish to trade:

Warwick Avenue Office

(Durban Central)22 Stratford Rd. Durban

4001Tel: (031) 202 5785 or 031

201 2453 Fax: (031) 031 202 5807

Coastal Areas Office

40 Boscombe Joc Terrace,Victoria Park Tel Fax: 031 368 1660/ or

031 368 1741 Isipingo Office: Southern

Areas

16 Inwabi Road, IsipingoTel: (031) 9022024 Fax:

(031) 9029171

Verulam Office: Upper North

151 Wick Street, VerulamTel: (031) 3221793/82 Fax:

(032) 5339945

Pinetown Office: Inner & Outer West

60 Kings Rd., Pinetown Civic CentreTel: (031) 3116287 Fax

(031) 311 6281

Kwa Mashu Office: INK Areas & Phoenix

E. 1139 Cnr. of Ntombela and Malandela Rd.Tel: 031 – 311 4612 Fax

(031) 031 3114614

Once the application with all what is required to attain a vending permit has been received, it gets recorded and the reference number is given to the applicant. The processing of the

street trading permit nor-mally should be finalised within thirty (30) working days on non demarcated sites where the applicant identifies his/her preferred trading site. The process begins with

a site inspection which is conducted to verify the suitability of the chosen site. If the site is in com-pliance with all relevant requirements such as, Road Traffic requirements, Health regulations then

it gets approved and the applicant is notified either telephonically which is much quicker or via the post. The delays sometimes

happen and may be caused by the late responses from other relevant departments who need to comment on the application or the com-pliance by the applicant.On the demarcated sites,

the process normally takes a period of ninety (90) days due to the large number of applications we receive as the availability of the vacant sites are advertised. How-ever, once we receive the applications, the selection process takes place and those successful applicants will be notified telephon-ically and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by posted letters.Information is available

at all our regional offices throughout the eThekwini region.It should be noted that the

processing period might be slightly different on each of the regions based on the amount of work being undertaken by that office and applicants are encour-aged to make enquiries with those relevant regional offices.

How to Apply For Vending PermitAs part of a series to educate people about seervices offered in the municipality. This week Nonduduzo Ngcongo explains the procedures that need to be followed

to obtain a vending permit.The procedure is as follows:

FLOODING AND DAMAGE TO COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE: BLUFF AND WINKELSPRIUT.

Exco has unanimously agreed to enrol 25 Council-lors from the Municipality for the Executive Leader-ship Development pro-gramme that will be hosted by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). The training part of the Councillor Capacity enhancement programme that is aimed at capacitating Councillors on matters per-taining to local governance. Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nom-

vuzo Shabalala, who has also attended the course before said the importance of the Councillors attend-

ing this training could not be underestimated as this course will help Councillors to understand their roles in government better and ultimately optimise their performance in service delivery. “This training is very important for our Councillors and it is a worthy investment if we want to accelerate service delivery. The fact that it is also offered by a reputable institution, the University of Pretoria, also gives credence to the fact that it is a good cause and will help us in the long run,” she said.

Exco has approved a budget for the repairs in the infrastructure that was damaged at the Bluff and Winkelspruit beaches due to the recent flooding. EThekwini experienced extreme weather condi-tions which resulted in widespread flooding and damage to infrastructure in March this year. The Seawall

of the Lifesavers facility and amenities at the Rock and Brighton Beach were destroyed. In Winkelspruit the flooding eroded the embankment and dunes causing the slipway to collapse. This slipway is used by Lifesavers to launch rescue vessels in cases of emergency and to transport equipment to the beaches.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMME FOR COUNCILLORS:

EXCO NEWS

Waterloo-Verulam

Respect and good manners is what the eThekwini Mu-nicipality strives for and to hear of such incidents from Mr Ngcobo is concerning. We accept Mr Ngcobo’s

advise that we need to put more emphasis on respect and good behavior among our members. We urge the public to ensure

that they take down all details regarding contra-ventions by our Metro Police officials. Taking down things like a number plate of the vehicle, the name of the con-cerned official will help us follow up the complaint and take necessary actions where applicable. Do ensure that you include

your mailing address and telephone numbers where we can get hold of you.

Eugene MsomiSenior Superintendent

Divisional Commander: Media Liaison & Inspectorate

[email protected]

NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

ETHEKWINI Municipality has announced that it has allocated a site in UMlazi V section to assist the auto industry in the township. This follows a survey that revealed that there are many people in the town-

ships that are doing auto

mechanics in their back yards and they are not well trained in this field. To capacitate them with

skills, the Municipality’s Business Support, Mar-kets and Tourism Unit has partnered with a training institution, Filpro, to give them formal training in motor mechanics. One of

the trainings took place at UMlazi V Communi-ty Hall last week where mechanics were trained in various areas that included product training, business management and how to access finance. Speaking at the event, Simon Chiya, Area Manager of Business Support, Tourism and Mar-

kets Unit said they started empowering the mechan-ics since last year and as a result, 382 mechanics have received training thus far.At the training, Depart-

ment of Labour, South Afri-can Reserve Bank and other departments were at hand to offer mechanics with all the relevant knowledge they

might need to develop their businesses. Standard Bank was also present to help the mechanics in opening business accounts. “Many mechanics operate

their businesses from home and now we want to formalise their businesses by offering them a decent place to work from so that they will be respectable. We are also assisting them in registering their business-es,” “Architecture Depart-ment is busy designing the site and after they are done, they will allocate people accordingly. He said it will only accommodate mechanics from UMlazi, and surrounding areas like Lamontville and Isiphingo. They will continue search-ing for other sites that will accommodate more me-chanics, Chiya added.Sbani Hlongwane from

Ward 82, owner of Sba-ni’seNdlovu Trading said the training was fruitful. “I have gained a lot of information and tactics regarding cars and attract-ed many new customers. Thanks to the Municipality for offering us a place to op-erate our businesses from after observing that we are struggling with space. Our businesses have grown tre-mendously since we started receiving training,” he said.Filpro sponsored the

mechanics with overalls and toolboxes to assist them further their business knowledge.

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IGNITING CHANGE: The eThekwini Municipality has committed itself to assisting the auto industry in Umlazi Picture: GUGU MQADI

METRO REPORTER

AS CUSTODIANS of heritage month, eThekwini Munic-ipality’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit has em-barked on various activi-ties to showcase cultural, environmental, sports and other services that the Mu-nicipality provides as part of protecting and promoting our heritage. This week (16-20 September 2013) the Unit will hosted various activities which form part of showcasing the City’s heritage and celebrating our culture.Thursday the 19th Septem-

ber, primary school learners will be treated to some fun literature as they take part in a story-telling competi-tion. This will take place at Durban Botanic Gardens at 09h00. On Saturday the 21st of

September lovers of the spo-ken word will be treated to some poetry, as various up-coming poets will showcase their talent at Stable Theatre from 09h00 – 14h00.On Sunday, 22nd of Sep-

tember, upcoming gospel artists will be given an op-portunity to showcase their talent and stand a chance to win a recording deal. This is done through the

Municipality’s Gospel Icons Discovery Talent Search Finals to be held at Ohlange Sports Grounds from 10h00.

Heritage Month in Full Swing

CLASSIFIEDS vacanciesApplications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the vacancies advertised here

Priority will be given to applicants who are under represented in terms of race, gender and disability within the occupational level of the respective advertised posts. Applicants who have not been contacted within three months from the closing date should consider themselves unsuccessful. An employee may be deployed to any of the office, depot or workplaces of the municipality within its area of jurisdiction. Canvassing councillors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants. Applicants may be required

to participate in a comprehensive assessment process and must be deemed competent. Work sample and / or psychometrics test’s may be undertaken as part of the selection process. You shall be required to undergo a pre-engagement medical examination to be conducted by a medical officer in the employ of the Municipality.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

UNIT

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER CLUSTER

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICERREF NO.10000006

(Salary Negotiable)(Grade: 24)

“ Benefits included in the Total Value of Remuneration

Package Range (Pension, 13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Hous-ing Subsidy and locomotion allowance ) are payable in accordance with the rules/requirements of the respec-

tive benefit schemes and any revisions that may occur from time to time which may alter the Total Value of Remuner-ation Package. In addition other allowances may be

payable (where applicable).”Job Purpose: Responsible for the direct oversight on the strategic and policy devel-opment in the Municipality, with specific emphasis on the strategic and operational performance of all corporate programmes and building capacity, managing special initiatives as well as monitor-ing municipal wide planning, risks, productivity, transfor-mation, performance and lo-cal government global trends in order to improve overall service delivery to eThekwiniKey Responsibility Areas:Oversees the co-ordination of development and implemen-tation of the City Regional and Development Strategy (CRGDS). • Strategically drives the transformation pro-grammes of the City. Ensures Enterprise Risk Management services for the City Strategi-cally drives the improvement of productivity, efficiency and effectiveness throughout the municipality. • Directs and guides City Research and Policy Advocacy framework and strategy. Provides stra-tegic oversight to sustainable City development initiatives towards a GreenEconomy. • International positioning of eThekwini Municipality as a global centre of learning. • Oversees Performance Monitoring and Evaluation services. • Manages area-based service delivery and integration of communities across the city. Controls outcome associated with utilisation, productivity and performance of person-nel within the departmentEssential Requirements:• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 7 years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ification in managementTo Apply Go To Www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT

DEPUTY HEAD (HUMAN RESOURCES (SERVICES)

Ref No. 61000008SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Salary Negotiable(Grade: 21)

“ Benefits included in the Total Value of Remuneration Package Range (Pension, 13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Hous-ing Subsidy and locomotion allowance) are payable in accordance with the rules/requirements of the respec-tive benefit schemes and any revisions that may occur from time to time which may alter the Total Value of Remuner-ation Package. In addition other allowances may be payable (where applicable).”Job Purpose: To plan, lead and direct the Human Re-sources Function.Key Responsibility Areas:Researches and develops strategic, short and long term plans for the Human Resourc-es functionality.• Drafts and formulates the budget and forecasts for the Human Resources function inclusive of immediate and near term provisions and monitors and approves departmental expenditure. Develops, manages and con-trols organisation change and development through the for-mulation of specific policies and procedures and forward to Head: Human Resources for approval. • Devise and implements communication strategies and controls the Human Resources informa-tion needs and requirements in the Cluster. • Plans, leads and directs the Training and Development functionality within the Cluster. • Con-tributes to the overall Talent Management Strategy.Develops and implements specific interventions associated with appraising and managing performance systems. • Developing mechanisms to foster positive employment relationship and industrial peace in theCluster. • Manages and controls the key requirements associated with the imple-mentation of provisionsdetailed in the Occupation-al Health and Safety Act. •Manages and co-ordinates succession planning.Essential Requirements:• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 7 yrs. exp. at a management level of which at least 2 yrs. must be at a snr. management levelPreferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ifications in Management.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OFFICER

Ref. No 61000034POLICY AND DEVELOP-

MENT DEPARTMENTR230 418.62-R299 082.97

(Grade 12)Job Purpose: To collect, process, interpret and analyse information and data using statistical principles and applications and to report on

specific outcomes.Key Responsibility Areas:• Compile statistical informa-tion by analyzing and drafting reports based on employee related data. • Coordinates Human Resources informa-tion for all clusters. • Under-takes research projects and drafts the relevant reports. • Managing research informa-tion database and records. Conduct baseline and in depth research studies into the impact of organisational policies on organisational relationships.Essential Requirements:• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).• 3 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• 4 Years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT UNIT

HEAD (SKILLS DEVELOPMENT)Ref No: 62000000

CORPORATE AND HUMAN RESOURCES CLUSTER

(Salary Negotiable)Grade 21


Package Range (Pension, 13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Hous-ing Subsidy and Locomotion

Allowance) are payable in accordance with the rules/requirements of the respec-


payable (where applicable). “Job Purpose: Responsible for the strategic organization, management and control of resource of the unit to ensure that all performance indi-cators/ goals set in terms of the City’s Integrated Devel-opment Programme are effi-ciently and effectively met.Key Responsibility Areas:Directs and controls the processes related to the identification, planning and implementation of the Skills Development Strategy. Eval-uating and providing guide-lines on key factors needing consideration to enable compilation of a Skills Devel-opment Plan for the organisa-tion. • Assessing the strengths and weaknesses in the current approaches relating to career development, succession planning, and skills scarcity and providing alternatives to address constraints impacting organizational performance. • Initiating partnerships with learning institutions to enable identification of potential skills for recruitment to the organization• Monitor the effectiveness of learner ship schemes to address unemployment in the region through skills transfer and implementing measures to address deviation from the IDP’s 8-Point Plan. • Identify and define the immediate, short and long term strategic objectives/plans associated with the delivery of a quality

and professional Skill’s De-velopment service. • Present a conceptual framework of current and future interven-tions necessary to achieve ac-ceptable levels and standards of performance. • Direct and manage initiatives that support national government programmes. • Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of person-nel within the Unit. • Prepare the capital and operating budget for the Unit and con-trol expenditure against the budget allocations.Essential Requirements:• Relevant Bachelors Degree in Training and Development or Social Sciences. • 7 yrs. exp. at a management level of which at least 2 yrs must be at a senior management level.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ification in managementTo Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

CITY FLEET UNIT

DEPUTY HEAD (FLEET MANAGEMENT)

REF NO. 73001276FINANCE CLUSTER

FLEET ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Salary NegotiableGrade 20





payable (where applicable).”Job Purpose: Defines and directs the departmental ob-jective setting, performance and functioning in relation to the management of a diverse, complex and large fleet oper-ations.Key Responsibility Areas:Defines and aligns the im-mediate, short and long term objectives/plans associated with the Fleet Management Department. • Directs the alignment and functioning of key areas contained in the departmental structure.Directs outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of person-nel within the Department.• Prepares capital/ operating estimates and controls expen-diture against the approved budget allocations.• Prepares and/ or, comments or, implements the provisions of policies, procedures and, monitors effectiveness of the systems and controls. Directs the Technical Support func-tion responsible for the design and technical performance specifications of the fleet. • Directs and controls the complex arrangements and provisions associated with fleet operations. Determines appropriate interventions to support improvement to fleet capabilities and/ or

efficiencies. • Manages the administrative and report-ing requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the Department.Essential Requirements:• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 7 yrs. exp. at a management level of which at least 2 yrs. must be at a snr. management level Preferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ification in managementTo Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

SENIOR SUPERVISORRef No. 73000936

FINANCE CLUSTEROPERATIONS

DEPARTMENTR130 413.96/R169 280.32

(Grade 08)Job Purpose: To co-ordinate and control the allocation of Drivers, Road Plant Operators, Drivers/Operators Assistants and to deal with all related ad-ministrative duties, to achieve optimum efficiency in service provision to the customer.Key Responsibility Areas:Responsible for the adminis-trative control of all Drivers, Road Plant Operators and Driver Operators.• Co-ordinates and controls the collection and onward forwarding of documentation i.e. Vehicle log sheets, acci-dent reports, traffic violations etc. • Responsible for collect-ing and distributing PRDP’s. Assesses the requests and determining driver require-ments e.g. type of driver need-ed and applicable. • Initiates the requests for hire of drivers through the JDE system. • Completing job requests and notifying drivers accordingly.• Co-ordinates and controls the tasks/activities of person-nel and allocates and priori-tises outcome. Responsible for ensuring that drivers are equipped with the necessary safety gear prior to despatch .Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of secondary education. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • Considerable relevant experiencePreferred Requirements:• Considerable years with relevant transport and fleet experience.Applications to The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 or P.O. Box 828, Durban 4000 or www.durban.gov.za (Tel 031 311 1630) by Friday, 2013-10-04

REVENUE MANAGEMENT UNIT

MANAGER (POLICY AND COMPLIANCE)(REVENUE)

Ref No. 71001920FINANCE CLUSTER

R480 444.00/R607 243.00 p.a. (Grade 15)

“Benefits included in the Total Value of Remuneration

Package Range (Pension; 13th Cheque’; Medical Aid and

Housing Subsidy) are payable in accordance with the rules/

requirements of the respective benefits schemes and any

revisions that may occur from time to time which may alter the Total Value of Remuner-ation Package. In addition;

other allowances may be payable (where applicable).”

Job Purpose:To develop im-plement and monitor policies within the Revenue Unit.Key Responsibility Areas:• Review, monitor and enhance, short to medium term debt reduction plans and programmes. • Review customer related procedures and practices. • Review an enhancement of the Credit Control and Debt Manage-ment Policy. • Participate with Senior Management the in Rating Policy. • Promoting the concept of consolidation of accounts in respect of all Municipal charges. • Provide input into the development of the Revenue Management System. Communicate, disseminate information to and train staff in the Unit on requirements of both the Rat-ing Policy and Credit Control and Debt Management Policy. • Verify procedures and pro-cesses associated with policy and legislation affecting the Unit.Essential Requirements:• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. • 4 Years relevant experience. • Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ification. • 6 Years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

SENIOR MANAGER (SYSTEMS TESTING)

(12 Months) Ref No. 99971563

FINANCE CLUSTERR379 130.57 – R492 149.10

p.a. (Grade 16)Job Purpose: Provides sup-port to Senior Management in terms of the testing and application of the Revenue Management System (RMS).Key Responsibility Areas:• Provide financial input to the RMS projects and pro-grammes. • Represents the Head to improve skills and knowledge on RMS related matters. • Monitor and sup-port the RMS project section and team. • Provide financial advice in terms of the RMS project to the Budget and Ac-counting office. • Undertake special projects.Improve the understanding of the institutional knowledge of the Units with regards to the Revenue Management System. • Assessing the De-partments workflow process. • Maintaining a database of statistics. Performing re-search pertaining to proposed new legislation and accepted best practices relative to the section. • Provide support to Municipal entities.Essential Requirements:Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification (i.e. B Comm., B Bompt or an equivalent B Degree qualification).• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 6 years rel-

evant experience. • Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qualification, i.e. CA, B.Com (Hons). • Associated mem-bership of CIS or IMFO.• 8 Years relevant experience.Special Conditions:May be required to work after hours. Represent Treasury at Community, Inter-de-partmental and Business Meetings.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

SPECIAL PROJECTS CO-ORDINATOR

Ref No. 71001090 / 71001092

FINANCE CLUSTERSYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

R195 162.36 – R253 331.05 (Grade 11)

Job Purpose: Co-ordinates, plans, supervises, and facilitates the completion of revenue special projects.Key Responsibility Areas:• Analysises, develop solutions and implements decisions of specific projects. • Supervises the completion of projects. • Investigates, implements system en-hancements and corrects system generated errors. Ensures that special rebates or revenue write offs are correctly implemented and correspondence and revised accounts are sent to custom-ers. • Investigates urgent revenue queries. • Attends to the reconstructing / reconcil-ing of complex rates accounts. • Ensure that the annual rates assessed are in terms of Council approved budget. • Ensure that correct charges are raised and all Revenue in-ternal controls are adhered to. • Prepare progress reports on all projects. • Supervises and monitors staff performance.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of secondary education. • 3 Years relevant experience. • Computer Literacy • Acceptable level of supervi-sory and administrative expe-rience, with ability to control staff. • Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping / accounting procedures. • Knowledge of systems, programming, da-tabase structures and report extraction. • Written commu-nication skills.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant tertiary qualifica-tion. • 4 years relevant expe-rience. • Municipal financial experience.• Experience dealing with the public and other stakeholders.Applications To The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 Or P.o. Box 828, Durban 4000 Or www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Careers Link (Tel 031 311 1630) Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

FINANCE UNIT

FINANCE CLUSTERENERGY OFFICE

DEPARTMENTMANAGER (ENERGY

EFFICIENCY)Ref No. 99971537

Total Remuneration Package

R480 444.00/R607 243.00 p.a. (Grade15)



Housing Subsidy) are payable in accordance with the rules/requirements of the respective

benefits schemes and any revisions that may occur from time to time which may alter the Total Value of Remuner-ation Package. In addition;

other allowances may be

payable (where applicable”Job Purpose: To implement a systems optimization approach to energy man-agement in the EThekwini Municipality.Key Responsibility Areas:Develop, revise and imple-ment an Internal Energy Efficiency or Energy Manage-ment policy for the munici-pality. • Supervision and con-trol of staff. • Manage Energy Efficiency (EE) team logistics. • Constitute and manage an Energy Management Steering Committee. • Facilitate the development and review an Energy Management Implementation Pan (EMIP). Facilitate the implementation of an EMIP. • Develop and implement an Internal Energy Management and Meter-ing System. • Develop and implement Energy Efficiency Financing System.Essential Requirements:Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree, e.g. in Engineer-ing, Physics, Environmental Management or Energy re-lated fields. • 4 years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ification. • Certified Energy Manager (CEM). • 6 years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

MANAGER (RENEWABLE ENERGY)

Ref No. 99971538(Grade 15)


R480 444.00/R607 243.00 p.a. (Grade 15)






Job Purpose: To design and implement a strategic ap-proach to Renewable Energy Management in eThekwiniMunicipalityKey Responsibility Areas:• Draft and implement an Internal Renewable Energy policy for the Municipality. • Supervision and control of staff. • Ensures accurate administration and record keeping for Renewable Energy (RE) projects. • Conceptualise and initiate financial incen-tives for Renewable Energy in the city. • Develop and implement Renewable Energy by-laws. • Improving local grid policies and processes. • Designs and implements Renewable Energy installation on government infrastruc-ture. • Assist departments to develop business plans for the identified energy interven-tions. • Investigate funding sources for interventions.Essential Requirements:Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree, e.g. in Engineering, Physics, Environmental Man-agement or Energy related fields. • 4 years relevant experience. Preferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qualification in Renewable Energy related field. • 6 years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

MANAGER (CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION)

Ref No. 99971536Total Remuneration Pack-

ageR480 444.00/R607 243.00

p.a. (Grade 15)


Package Range (Pension; 13th Cheque; Medical Aid and




Job Purpose: Identify and im-plement locally appropriate mitigation actions, including strategy development, toguide future policy and low-carbon growth in the Ethekwini Municipality.Key Responsibility Areas:• Develop a Climate Change Mitigation Strategy. • Manage and develop Climate Change Mitigation staff • Develop Climate Change Mitigation competencies within munici-pal line departments. • Devel-op and implement financial mechanisms for Climate Change Mitigation. Facilitate locally appropriate Climate Change Mitigation actions. Develop sectoral mitigation plans. Identify and develop potential emission reduction actions for inclusion in an internal and sectoral mitiga-tion plan. • Design a Climate Change Mitigation monitor-ing, reporting and verification system. • Develop Climate Change Mitigation Outreach and Education Programmes. Develop programmes to assess and avoid Climate Change Mitigation risks for the Municipality and broader community.Essential Requirements:Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree, e.g. in Science, Devel-opment studies, Environmen-tal Management or in Climate Change related fields. 4 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:Relevant post graduate quali-fication, e.g. in Development studies or Climate Change related fields.• 6 years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

CLIMATE CHANGE MONI-TORING AND REPORTING

ADVISORRef No: 99971539

Total Remuneration Pack-age

R424 024.00/R533 996.00 p.a. (Grade 14)






Job Purpose: Promote the activities of the Ethekwini Energy Office.Key Responsibility Areas:Implement systems for the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of actions of the Energy Office. • De-velop and collate an annual Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHG) inventory for the Ethekwini Municipal area. •Develop and maintain sys-tems across all Units for the identification of new energy and climate change relat-ed projects. • Develop and implement Data Management

systems. • Provide an on-go-ing project administration service to the Department.Essential Requirements:Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree, e.g. in Environmental Management, Environmen-tal Sciences, Engineering, Economics. • 4 years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ification. • 6 years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

PROJECT OFFICERREF NO. 99971540 /

99971541R195 162.36 /R253 331.05

(Grade: 11)Job Purpose:To provide project management and administration support to the Energy Office.Key Responsibility Areas:• Provide support to energy related projects. • Man-aging energy project data. Co-ordinates and manages consultants. • Monitors and tracks project budget of in-frastructure delivery projects. •Conducts and co-ordinates research and investigations into various projects. • Assists the Project Executive and Senior Project Manager in ob-taining funding for projects. •Maintains an accessible proj-ect administrative support service to project teams.Essential Requirements:Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree, e.g. in Energy Management, Environmental Management, Economics or related fields. • 3 Years rele-vant experience. • Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• 4 years relevant experience.Applications To The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 Or P.o. Box 828, Durban 4000 Or www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Careers Link (Tel 031 311 1630) Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

SENIOR INTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER

Ref No. 70000524CLUSTER: TREASURY

INTERNAL CONTROL AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS DE-

PARTMENTR195 162.36 /R253 331.05

(Grade: 11)Job Purpose: To co-ordinate and execute internal control verification service to all mu-nicipal departments and all associated companies.Key Responsibility Areas:• Execute assignments in accordance with the internal control plan. Determines the controls that exist around the process of acquisitions, transfers, disposals, repairs and maintenance, record keeping and security overall Assets. • Investigates the adequacy of controls around receipting and banking of Cash at all Cash Receipt-ing sites. •Responsible for assessing whether budgets are based on effective pro-gramme measures and linked to the IDP. Responsible for conducting Internal Control checks. •Executes adhoc projects as determined by the Financial Officer. • Compiling and referencing of Internal control department’s working papers.Essential Requirements:• B Comm or equivalent degree. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). Relevant National Diploma. 3 years relevant accounting, auditing and internal control experience.Preferred Requirements:

• 4 years relevant experience.Applications To The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 Or P.o. Box 828, Durban 4000 Or www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Careers Link (Tel 031 311 1630) Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

INTERNAL CONTROL OFFICERREF NO.

70000372/70000534INTERNAL CONTROL AND

BUSINESS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

R146 833.90/R190 591.48 (Grade: 09)

Job Purpose: To effectively and effectively execute the payment of all creditors so as to ensure that the correctcreditors are paid at the cor-rect amount.Key Responsibility Areas:Participate in the execution of assignments in accordance with the Internal Control Plan for the Ethekwini Mu-nicipality.• Compiling and referencing of internal control department’s working papers. • Document the findings of the internal control depart-ment. Conducting follow up reviews with line manage-ment to establish the extent to which internal control department’s recommenda-tions have been implement-ed. • Execute electronic funds transfer and cheque runs and cash advices for JD Edward,-COINS. • Report system faults and printer faults to IS help desk. • Print unpaid report and advise accounts payable. • Safe custody of cheques to be used for the day.Essential Requirements:• Relevant Post Matric Cer-tificate. • 2 years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant 3 year tertiary qual-ification. • 3 Years relevant experience.Applications to The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 or P.O. Box 828, Durban 4000 or www.durban.gov.za AND CLICK ON E-CAREERS LINK (Tel 031 311 1630) closing date is Friday, 2013-10-04 at 12.00 (Midday).

SECRETARYRef No. 70000032

TREASURY CLUSTERR95 812.50 -R124 372.95

p.a. (Grade 06)Job Purpose: To provide and efficient secretarial support service to the Executive Department of the Treasury Cluster.Key Responsibility Areas:Provide a complete secretarial service to the Heads, Deputy Heads, including co-ordi-nating their itinerary and making the necessary travel and business arrangements. • Receive visitors and attends to arrangements regarding meetings, presentations and office functions. • Establish and maintain a general and confidential filing system. •Undertakes research, com-piles, distributes and takes minutes at meetings. • Con-trols and maintains executive stationery. • Co-ordinates and controls incoming and outgoing mail. • Performs fast and accurate typing duties. Responsible for controlling telephone calls and incoming and outgoing mail.• Compiles and distributes agendas and takes minutes.Essential Requirements:• Appropriate level of second-ary education. • 6 Months relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 . • Secre-tarial Diploma. • 12 Months relevant experience.Applications to The Human

Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 or P.O. Box 828, Durban 4000 or www.durban.gov.za (Tel 031 311 1630) by Friday, 2013-10-04

WATER AND SANITATION UNIT

DEPUTY HEAD (WATER

OPERATIONS)REF NO: 34000004

TRADING SERVICES CLUSTER

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

Grade: 21“ Benefits included in the

Total Value of Remuneration Package Range (Pension, 13th

Cheque, Medical Aid, Hous-ing Subsidy and Locomotion



payable (where applicable). “Job Purpose: To provide an economic service for the dis-tribution of potable water and maintenance of the waterinfrastructure (reservoirs and distribution system) and maintain an acceptable level of non-revenue water within the Ethekwini Municipality.Key Responsibility Areas:• Provides overall manage-ment and direction to the Wa-ter Operations department. Maintains clear communica-tion channels and ensures the effective and efficient running of the department.• Keeps abreast of technolog-ical development and ensures best possible prices are obtained for the department. • Facilitate growth and devel-opment. • Supervision and control of subordinate staff.Makes suggestions to the Head (Water and Sanitation) regarding appropriate amend-ments to and/or scrapping of bylaws. • Assist the Head (Water and Sanitation) in for-mulating strategic direction for the Unit. • Develops the department’s strategic plan. Formulates capital and oper-ating budgets. • Implements the department’s plans.Essential Requirements:Relevant B.Tech plus registra-tion as a Professional Tech-nologist (Pr. Technologist) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 7 yrs. exp. at a management level of which at least 2 yrs. must be at a snr. management level Preferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ifications in Management.Special Conditions:Will be required to travel internationally and present technical papers as required.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

DEPUTY HEAD (SANITATION OPERA-

TIONS)Ref No. 34009906


Salary NegotiableGrade 21





payable (where applicable). “

Job Purpose: To provide effec-tive, efficient and economic municipal service delivery in the reticulation, treatment and disposal of wastewater and the treatment of drinking water, including the electrical, electronic and mechanical maintenance of supporting infrastructure.Key Responsibility Areas:• Provides overall man-agement and direction to the Sanitation Operations Department. Maintains clear communication channels and ensures the effective and efficient running of the department. • Keeps abreast with technological devel-opments and ensures best possible prices are obtained for the department with care-ful specifications for services and purchases. • Facilitates growth and development by co-ordinating and inter grating the business processes of the Department with other Municipal departments and agencies. • Supervision and control of subordinate staff. Makes suggestions to the Head (Water and Sanitation) regarding appropriate amend-ments to and/or scrapping of bylaws. • Assist the Head (Water and Sanitation) in for-mulating strategic direction for the Unit. • Develops the department’s strategic plan. • Formulates capital and oper-ating budgets. • Implements the department’s plans.Essential Requirements:B.Sc (Engineering) plus registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Engineering). • Valid motor vehicle drivers li-cense (Code B). • 7 yrs. exp. at a management level of which at least 2 yrs. must be at a snr. management levelPreferred Requirements:Relevant post graduate quali-fications in Management.Special Conditions:Will be required to travel internationally and present technical papers as required.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

PROFESSIONAL TECHNOL-OGIST (CIVIL)


OPERATIONS DEPART-MENT

REF NO. 34003210 Total Value of Remunera-

tion Package RangeR503 212.00/R635 467.00

(Grade: 14)“ Benefits included in the





payable (where applicable). “Job Purpose: To monitor the overall operation of the water supply systems of the EThe-kwini region using thetelemetry system.Key Responsibility Areas:• Manage the daily operation of subordinate staff. Manage, programme and maintain the development and operation of the telemetry system. Engineers the display of new water supply installations in the telemetry system. • Up-grades the existing telemetry system records of installation. Diagnose and arrange for the correction of errors or faults represented on the telem-etry system. • Programme automatic control functions of pumps, valves and similar equipment on remote sites. Manage the development of computer applications re-quired to support the software

functions of the Water Net-work Radion Control Centre.• Manage the technological environment of the Water Network Radion Control CentreEssential Requirements:Relevant B.Tech plus registra-tion as a Professional Tech-nologist (Pr. Technologist) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 3 years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:Special Conditions:Subject to call outs.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

CHIEF TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

REF NO. 34003968(Grade: 13)

R446 983.00/R564 465.00“ Benefits included in the





payable (where applicable). “Job Purpose: To ensure that all minor contracts and repairs in the designated area are carried out in a cost effective and efficient manner and manage the area office’s technical team. Key Responsibility Areas:• Manages and develops technical staff. • Controls the monitoring of sewer struc-tures and provides technical assistance in remedial work. • Provides technical sup-port, advice and backup to Superintendents. • Controls the engineering designs and contracts within the division. • Monitor monthly contractu-al expenditure. • Authorising requisitions within limit of authority. • Investigate and prepare detailed information for the preparation of annual capital budgets. Establishes, develops and maintains the necessary communication channels and relationships internal and external to the organisation. • Ensures compliance with relevant Oc-cupational Health and Safety construction regulations.Essential Requirements:• National Diploma in Civil Engineering. • Registration as a Professional Technician (Pr. Techni.) with Engineering Council of South Africa. Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 5 years relevant post qualification experience in Civil Engineering. • Com-puter LiteracyPreferred Requirements:Special Conditions:Appointment or, progression to Chief Civil Engineering Technician level will be sub-ject to applicants’ achieving the required number of cred-its that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assess-ment Test.To Apply Go To Www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER

Ref No. 34002260TRADING SERVICES

CLUSTERDEPARTMENT: OPERA-

TIONSGrade 07

Job Purpose: Provides operational, maintenance and/ or general supervisory housekeeping requirements associated with the Wastewa-ter Treatment Works.

Key Responsibility Areas:• Supervision and control of staff. • Operates SCADA systems for process moni-toring and control. Applies operational procedures for the correct processing and safe disposal of end and by products. • Conducts checks of wastewater and biosolids and trade effluent and takes corrective action. • Performs quality and performance checks. • Reading and re-cording of instrumentation and/ or indicators and take corrective action. • Undertake inspection of plant, process units, equipment and bio solids disposal site. • Assists the Engineering Support Section with research and pilot plant testing. • Report plant, process or equipment condition failure, accidents, incidents etc.Essential Requirements:Option 1: Std 9 / Grade 11 plus Operators Certificate OR NTC II in Water and Waste-water Treatment Practice OR Option 2: Matric (or NTC III) plus wastewater treatment practice N3 OR NTC III in wastewater treatment prac-tice. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).Option 1: Class IV: 15 Years relevant experience. OR Option 2: Class IV: 8 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant National DiplomaSpecial Conditions:1. Required to work shifts. 2. Posts of Senior Process Controller are interchange-able with the Department at the discretion of the Senior Manager (Works). Applications must reach the Human Resources Adminis-tration Division, EThekwini Water Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban, P O Box 1038, Durban, 4000 or visit www.durban.gov.za and click on E-CAREERS. (Telephone 3118779/8780) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday) .

PROCESS CONTROLLERREF NO: 34002164

70000534 (Grade 06)

R95 812.50/124 372.95Job Purpose: Attends to the treatment of wastewater through the application of operating procedures.Key Responsibility Areas:Operation of machinery, plant and ancillary equipment in the Wastewater Treatment Works Process. • Communi-cates plant performance sta-tus. • Provides information to support personnel on specific requirements and attends to deviations. Conducts tests and/ or collects samples of the various stages of the treatment process and tanker bays. • Records flow measure-ments. Applies operational procedures for the correct processing and safe dispos-al of end and by products. Prepares and uses regular process chemicals such as lime, coagulants, flocculants. • Undertakes the clearing of minor sump and pump block-ages and fixing leaks.Verbally transmitting infor-mation on water quality, bio solids quality, plant condition, performance, and outcomes.Essential Requirements:Option 1: Std 8 / Grade 10 (or NTC1) plus Maintenance Workers Certificate OR Std 8 / Grade 10 (or NTC1) plus Wa-ter and Wastewater Treatment Practice N1 OR Options 2: Std 9 / Grade 11 plus Operators Certificate OR NTC II in Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice AND Validmotor vehicle drivers’ license (Code B). Option 1: Class 1: 2 Years relevant experience. Class 2: 5 Years relevant expe-rience. OR Option2: Class 1: 6 Months relevant experience. Class 2: 2 Years relevant experience. Class 3: 7

Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:Matric (or NTC III) plus Wastewater Treatment Practice N3 OR NTC III in Wastewater TreatmentPractice. Class 1: No expe-rience. Class 2: 6 Months relevant experience. Class 3: 3 Years relevant experience.Special Conditions:1. Required to work shifts. 2. Posts of Process Controller are interchangeable within theDepartment at the discre-tion of the Senior Manager (Works). Applications must reach the Human Resources Adminis-tration Division, EThekwini Water Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban, P O Box 1038, Durban, 4000 or visit www.durban.gov.za and click on E-CAREERS. (Telephone 3118779/8780) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday) .

SUPERVISOR HANDYMANREF NO. 34007492

DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SUPPORT

(Grade: 07)R115 828.11/R150 356.70

Job Purpose: Performs specific mechanical activities supporting the Artisan during maintenance and repair ofvehicles, operating power tools, collecting parts and general housekeeping in the workshop.Key Responsibility Areas:Perform support activities and sequences associated with mechanical mainte-nance and repair vehicles, plant and equipment. • Carry out basic routines necessary for repairs and maintenance. • Liaise with Artisan on completion of assigned tasks. • Ensure safekeeping of tools within the workshop.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of sec-ondary education. • 6 Months relevant experience. Preferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 . • 12 Months relevant experience.Special Conditions:Handyman posts are inter-changeable. Must be prepared to work shifts and standby.Applications must reach the Human Resources Adminis-tration Division, EThekwini Water Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban, P O Box 1038, Durban, 4000 or visit www.durban.gov.za and click on E-CAREERS. (Telephone 3118779/8780) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday).

PRINCIPAL CLERKRef No. 34000188

CLUSTER: TRADING SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

Grade 07Job Purpose: To provide cost-ing functions and information to user department.Key Responsibility Areas:• Provides an administrative service on projects. • Capture payments and follow-up on queries. • Receive petty cash and make payment to plumb-ers. • Conducts site inspec-tion on receipt of completed job cards. • Undertakes asset control. • Control log sheets and capture on JDE. • Control travel arrangements. • Filing, faxing adn photocopying of documentation.Essential Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 12 Months rele-vant experience. • Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA. • 18 Months relevant experience.Applications must reach the Human Resources Adminis-tration Division, EThekwini Water Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban, P O Box 1038,

Durban, 4000 or visit www.durban.gov.za and click on E-CAREERS. (Telephone 3118779/8780) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday)

SENIOR CLERKREF NO. 34008650

R95 812.50/124 372.95Grade: 06

Job Purpose: To provide ad-ministrative support services to the water inspectorate division and to facilitate the provision of water suppliers.Key Responsibility Areas:• Facilitates the installation of water connection. Monitors private plumbing installa-tions. • Facilitates the termi-nation of water connections. • Process applications by customers. • Interacts with customers. • Performs gener-al administration functions. • Undertakes related assign-ments.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of sec-ondary education. • 6 months relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12. •12 months relevant experience.Applications must reach The Human Resources Adminis-tration Division, Ethekwini Water Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban, P O Box 1038, Durban, 4000 or may be e-mailed to www.durban.gov.za (Telephone 3118779/8780) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday) .

DRIVER MESSENGERRef No. 34000032

CLUSTER: TRADING SER-VICES

DEPARTMENT: ADMINIS-TRATIONGrade 04

Job Purpose: Undertakes tasks/activities associated with the collection, batching and distribution/delivery of mail and other related corre-spondence/documentation and items.Key Responsibility Areas:• Collect, batch and deliver mail and other related cor-respondence. • Making and serving beverages to person-nel or guests. • Cleans offices and facilities. • Operate office equipments such as facsimile, photocopier, etc.• Files documents accord-ingly. Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of primary education. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 1 Month relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• An appropriate level of sec-ondary education. • 3 Months relevant experience.Applications must reach The Human Resources Adminis-tration Division, Ethekwini Water Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban, P O Box 1038, Durban, 4000 or may be e-mailed to www.durban.gov.za (Telephone 3118779/8780) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday).

ENGINEERING UNIT

SENIOR CLERKCLUSTER: HUMAN

SETTLEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

SURVEYING AND LAND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

REF NO. 36004688(Grade 06)

R95 812.50/124 372.95Job Purpose: Performs clerical applications associated with the microfilming of docu-ments and plans by receiving, quality checking, updating of system information and, attending to queries/ enqui-ries in order to ensure clerical requirements are given atten-tion and activities completed in accordance with specified timelines and standards.Key Responsibility Areas:• Receive and check informa-

tion on plans and documents for microfilming. • Capture or insert data on the system and control forms. • Amend de-tails of microfilmed records. • Undertake quality control checks against archival and microfilming standards. • Attend to queries/ enquiries and retrieves and makes avail-able information. • Maintain activity related and procedur-al records.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of pri-mary education. • 6 months relevant experience. • 1 year’s relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:A qualified Draughtsperson or equivalent qualification. Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). (Internal draught-sperson with 6 or more years experience are recognized as qualified draughtsperson). • 12 months relevant experi-ence.Applications must reach the Human Resources Adminis-tration, Engineering Unit, 166 KE Masinga (Old Fort) Road, Durban, 4001 or P.O. Box 680, Durban, 4000, (Telephone 031-3117740) or www.durban.gov.za not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday)

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION AND

POLICY UNIT

PRINCIPAL CLERKREF NO 11000358

CLUSTER: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

DEPARTMENT : SYSTEMS DELIVERY AND SECURITY

DEPARTMENT (Grade 07)

R115 828.11/R150 356.70Job Purpose: Plan, design and implement security mea-sures which safeguard access to enterprise files and data elements.Key Responsibility Areas:• Establish, maintain and monitor all log-on identi-fications and access rules. Maintain standards, pro-cedures and guidelines for the protection of eThekwini Municipality corporate infor-mation and associated assets. • Participate in the develop-ment and maintenance of security policies. • Investigate and establish alternative se-curity measures and compli-ance requirements. • Provide user support on security. Co-ordinate security projects. Undertake risk analysis and ensures that staff in Clusters are made aware of changed risk situations.Essential Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12. • 12 Months relevant experience. • Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA. • 18 months relevant experience.Applications must reach Human Resources Adminis-tration, Ground Floor, Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 or P O Box 5892, Durban 4000 or www.durban.gov.za not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday)

REGIONAL CENTRES UNIT

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Ref No. 53000368GOVERNANCE CLUSTER

REGIONAL ADMINISTRA-TION DEPARTMENT

(R165 321.05 / R214 595.45 p.a. (Grade 10)

Job Purpose: Responsible for providing an effective and efficient decentralized registry services to the regional cen-tres unit,town planning unit and community participation.Key Responsibility Areas:• Supervises and co-ordinates the duties of sub-ordinates. •Supervises and co-ordinates he maintenance of regis-

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try sections in terms of the archives act. • Monitors and review performance within the branch including man-agement of staff. • Keeps up to date with relevant legislation. • Contributes to the develop-ment of departments budget. • Plans and controls section-al operations. • Under the overall supevision and control manager. • Manages and co-ordinates archival space and disposal programmes.Essential Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).• 2 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. • 3 years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

SENIOR CUSTOMER CARE OFFICER


CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT

R195 162.36 – R253 331.05 p.a.

(Grade 11)Job Purpose: Responsible for ensuring that the designated regional one stop shop func-tions in accordance with the unit’s vision.Key Responsibility Areas:Oversees the efficient and effective performance of a designated one stop shop. Responsible to supervise and monitor the performance at satellite centres. • Compiles annual estimates for capital and operational needs in conjunction with the Manag-er. • Monitors and controls expenditure within the unit’s approved estimates.• Interacts with relevant stake-holders. • Deals with disci-plinary and grievance issues. • Attends to related tasks.Essential Requirements:• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).• 3 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant post graduate qual-ification. • 4 Years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

PRINCIPAL CLERKPOST ID: 53000032

GOVERNANCE CLUSTERDEPARTMENT: CUSTOMER

SERVICESR115 828.11 - R150 356.70

(Grade 07)Job Purpose: To provide customer and related services in accordance with the prin-ciples of Batho Pele and the unit’s vision to the Ethekwini Municipality customers.Key Responsibility Areas:Attend to information shar-ing, queries and complaints from customers in respect of various services provided by the municipality. • Receive and scruitinize applications for vending permits from prospective street traders.Receive and process appli-cations for business license applications in respect of food handling, entertainment and hawking in accordance with the Business Licensing Act. Responsible for general ad-ministration duties including filing, maintaining literature and information. • Complete a transactional management register daily.• Undertake related duties.Essential Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 12 Months rele-

vant experience. • Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA. • 18 Months relevant experience.Special Conditions:Posts of Principal Clerk are interchangeable within the department at the discretion of the Head.Physical Requirements:Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.Applications must reach Human Resources Adminis-tration, Ground Floor, Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 or P O Box 5892, Durban 4000 or www.durban.gov.za not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday)


GOVERNANCE CLUSTERCUSTOMER SERVICES

DEPARTMENTR115 828.11 - R150 356.70

(Grade 07)Job Purpose: To provide customer and related services in accordance with the prin-ciples of Batho Pele and the unit’s vision to the Ethekwini Municipality customers.Key Responsibility Areas:Attend to information shar-ing, queries and complaints from customers in respect of various services provided by the municipality. • Receive and scruitinize applications for vending permits from prospective street traders.Receive and process appli-cations for business license applications in respect of food handling, entertainment and hawking in accordance with the Business Licensing Act. Responsible for general ad-ministration duties including filing, maintaining literature and information. • Complete a transactional management register daily.• Undertake related duties.Essential Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 12 Months rele-vant experience.• Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA. • 18 Months relevant experience.Special Conditions:Posts of Principal Clerk are interchangeable within the department at the discretion of the Head. Physical Requirements:Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.Applications must reach Human Resources Adminis-tration, Ground Floor, Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 or P O Box 5892, Durban 4000 or www.durban.gov.za not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday)

CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAT UNIT

ADMINISTRATION OFFI-CER (WARD LOGISTICS AND COORDINATION)


DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

R165 321.05 - R214 595.45 p.a.

(Grade: 10)Job Purpose: To execute and control responsibilities relat-ing to the provision of logisti-cal and co-ordinative process related support to various Ward Committees within the Municipal Area.Key Responsibility Areas:Prepares plans for provision of logistical support and co-ordination services to vari-ous Ward Committees.• Co-ordinates the arrange-

ments and administrative processes involved with the provision of logistical support.• Provides co-ordinative process related support to the Ward Committee structures. • Controls the consolidation and maintanance of Ward Commitee Administrative records. • Attends to queries/enquires and make infor-mation available. Co-ordi-nates specific administrative reporting activity as required for effective information management.Essential Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certification accredited by SAQA, as applicable. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 2 years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. • 3 years relevant experience.To Apply Go To Www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

CLEANSING AND SOLID WASTE UNIT




R115 828.11 - R150 356.70 (Grade 07)

Job Purpose: To provide an efficient administrative ser-vices to the co-ordinator bulk refuse and resources in solid Waste Unit.Key Responsibility Areas:Provides a complete secretari-al service for the area co-or-dinator and area cleansing officer at regional depots.• Responsible for screening all telephone enquiries, redirect-ing, taking messages, answer-ing queries and managing the computerised telephone network management system. • Receiving all visitors includ-ing Councillors, Customers, Suppliers and members of the public. •Organises both inter-nal and external meetings and taking minutes and follow up on agreed items. • Maintain-ing a diary of booking for the conference rooms. Maintains electronic, confidential and hard copy filing system of staffrecords, contracts, corre-spondence and master copies. • Controlling and issuing of stationery and petty cashEssential Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12. • 12 Months relevant experience. • Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA. • 18 Months relevant experience.Applications must reach the Human Resources Adminis-tration Section, Cleansing & Solid Waste, 7 Meller Road, Pinetown, 3610 or P O Box 49, Pinetown 3600 or www.durban.gov.za (Telephone 311 6255/311 6921) not later than not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Mid-day)

SUPERVISOR DRIVERRef No. 35000022



R115 828.11 - R150 356.70 (Grade 07)

Job Purpose: To provide waste removal service.Key Responsibility Areas:• Drives specialised refuse removal vehicles to and from various workplaces. • Trans-ports staff and equipment to and from street cleaning areas and public conveniences. Supervises staff. • Attends to complaints received regarding refuse collection. • Under-

takes related assignments. • Recording and checking correct number of bins at commercial and industri-al premises. Reporting in writing any irregularities in planned routes (illegal dump-ing, incorrect bins, excess refuse etc. • Controlling sub-ordinates discipline, overtime (planned/unplanned)To ensure effective and efficient administrative services in the Solid Waste Department. • To ensure that workmen who are injured are attended to promptly and efficiently.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of secondary education. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code C or EC) plus PrDP• 12 Months relevant experi-ence.Preferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12. • 18 Months relevant experience.Applications must reach the Human Resources Adminis-tration Section, Cleansing & Solid Waste, 7 Meller Road, Pinetown, 3610 or P O Box 49, Pinetown 3600 or www.durban.gov.za (Telephone 311 6255/311 6921) not later than not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at 12:00 (Midday)

SENIOR CLERK (DEPOTS)POST ID: 35001380TRADING SERVICES

CLUSTEROPERATIONS DEPART-

MENT R95 812.50 -R124 372.95

p.a. (Grade 06)Job Purpose: Responsible for the administrative tasks and supervises the maintenance of the depot and immediate environment.Key Responsibility Areas:• Performs administra-tive tasks. • Supervises the maintenance of cleanliness of the depot and immediate environment. Ensures the drivers maintain radio con-tact and communicates with them with regards to referrals. Ensures that stock items are available. • Issues daily stock items such as operational consumables.• Updates computer records. • Performs first aid functions on injured staff. • Undertakes related assignments.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of secondary education. • Valid first aid certificate or be in a position to obtain one within 6 months of appointment. • 6 Months relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12. • 12 Months relevant experience. Applications must reach the Human Resources Adminis-tration Section, Cleansing & Solid Waste, 7 Meller Road, Pinetown, 3610 or P O Box 49, Pinetown 3600 or www.durban.gov.za (Telephone 311 6255/311 6921) not later than not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at12:00 (Mid-day)

ELECTRICITY UNIT

MANAGER (SHERQ AND TRAINING)

POST ID: 33006214TRADING SERVICES

CLUSTERTECHNICAL SUPPORT

DEPARTMENTTotal Remuneration

PackageR635 467.00 – R807 177.00

(Grade 16)“ Benefits included in the


Cheque, Medical Aid, Hous-ing Subsidy and locomotion allowance ) are payable in accordance with the rules/requirements of the respec-

tive benefit schemes and any revisions that may occur from time to time which may alter the Total Value of Remuner-ation Package. In addition


Job Purpose: The effective management, development and functioning of the opera-tions safety branch.Key Responsibility Areas:• Ensure the overall manage-ment, control and develop-ment of the operations safety branch. • Introduce and man-age systems to ensure ma-chinery safety and make these available to all employees. • Provide and manage site monitors to ensure work carried out. • Manage the operations training centre.Formulate and issue the safety rules and procedures to all relevant staff, contractors and consultants. • Formu-late and issue the system operating regulations to all relevant staff. • Accept or reject applications from staff, contractors and consultants for operations training. • Ex-amine staff, contractors and consultants for knowledge of the safety rules. • Oversee the assess construction and maintenance activities. Un-dertake risk assessments and introduce approved safety equipment, test equipment and personal protective equipment. Essential Requirements:Registration as a Profession-al Technologist (Electrical) with the Engineering Council of South Africa • Must pass proficiency test set by the department t prove sufficient general knowledge of the OHSact and Regulations. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 6 years relevant experience in the electricity supply industry and sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental systems of large electricity distribution undertakings.Preferred Requirements:• Electrical Engineer’s certifi-cate of Competency (Govern-ment Competency Certificate) National Diploma in Safety Management or be study towards such a qualification or be prepared to obtain one within specified period. • 8 years relevant experience.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday)

CLERK OF WORKS (ELECTRICAL)

Ref No. 33002292TRADING SERVICES

CLUSTERMV / LV OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENTTotal Remuneration

PackageR349 363.00 – 437 739.00

(Grade 11)“ Benefits included in the


Cheque, Medical Aid, Hous-ing Subsidy and locomotion allowance ) are payable in accordance with the rules/requirements of the respec-


payable (where applicable).”Job Purpose: To manage staff and associated contractors in carrying out maintenance and construction work in the most effective and efficient manner.Key Responsibility Areas:• Construct and maintain the electricity distribution network. Provide techni-cal support and advice to contactors staff, architects, consultants, contractors, other departments and the general public. • Planning and scheduling work for staff and contactors. • Support and promote safety in the workplace and complying with codes of practice, system

operating regulations, safety rules and other legislation. • Attending to emergency work and being available for stand-by as required. • Operates medium voltage equipment. • Monitors contractors staff and performance. • Responsible for maintaining effective in-dustrial relations. • Monitors and controls expenditure.Essential Requirements:Must be a qualified Electri-cian with at least an NTC2 or NCV3 in electrical engineer-ing from a Further Education and Training College regis-tered with the Department of Education. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). Must be in possession of a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or obtain one within 6 months as a condition of ap-pointment, if required to drive vehicles requiring a permit. • Must be trained in First Aid or be trained within 6 months of the date of appointment. •Must be authorised in terms of eThekwini Electricity’s System Operating Regulations to operate on medium voltage systems up to and including 11KV. • Must pass a proficien-cy test, set by the department, to prove sufficient general knowledge of construction, operation and maintenance of distribution systems. • At least 5 years experience as an electrician in the electricity supply industry .Preferred Requirements:In possession of a NTC6 in electrical engineering from a Further Education and Train-ing College registered with the Department of Education. • At least 5 years experience with and knowledge of eThe-kwini Electricity’s distribution and transmission systems and practices. • At least 5 years experience as an electrician in the electricity supply industry • Meet all four proficiencies/competencies as a Senior Electrician.Physical Requirements:Must be physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the post. Must by physi-cally fit and in good health as determined by the City Medical Officer of Health. Must be physically able to lift heavy objects and equipment normally required of a Clerk of Works. Must not be colour blind Must be able to climb ladders and lattice structures and work at heights. Must have the necessary dexterity to work with tools and instru-ments.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday)

MV NETWORK CONTROL OFFICER /SENIOR MV NETWORK CONTROL OFFICER / CHIEF MV NETWORK CONTROL

OFFICERRef No. 33 005492/

33005492B/33005492C & Various


MV / LV OPERATIONS DE-PARTMENT


(Grade 11R294 983.00 – R368 469.00)

(Grade 12)R339 523.00 – R426 269.00

(Grade 13)R376 156.00 – R473 844.00






20 September - 3 October 2013

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Job Purpose: To apply technical understanding of electricity network control and evaluate the status of electricity supply.Key Responsibility Areas:Applies interpretative and evaluative principles and techniques to monitor the electricity supply and status and/or outgoing circuits. •Monitors load flow through-out the system, checking the status at critical points on the electrical network. • Reacts to systems alarm signals, applying technical understanding to address deviations or malfunctions through assessment of the situation. • Maintains safety levels and continuity of supply during technical and operational works on the electrical system. • Monitors and makes determinations relating to the electricity flow based on indicators of operating conditions and safety. • Conducts investi-gations and communicates information on the technical applications, procedures and performance relating to the electrical network. • Disseminates technical information in relation to the continuity of supply and planned outages.Maintains network con-trol system performance information and statistical records and attends tospecific reporting require-ments. Essential Requirements:• Qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Depart-ment of Labour. In posses-sion of a NTC4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering registered with the Depart-ment of Education. • Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (Code EB). Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Environment.Preferred Requirements:• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 4 years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distri-bution and experience in a Control Room.

SENIOR MV NETWORK CONTROL OFFICER Ref No.

33005492B & VariousJob Purpose: To apply op-erations co-ordination and technical understanding of electricity network control.Key Responsibility Areas:Applies operations control knowledge to contribute to the review or development of a range of aspects released to the shift management. • Monitors and coaches personnel in relation to the diagnostic and interpretative applications involved with Electricity Network Control applications and controls performance and conduct.• Applies interpretative and evaluative principles and techniques to monitor elec-tricity supply and status or outgoing circuits. Maintains safety levels and continuity of supply during techni-cal and operational works on the electrical system or commissioning of new plant. • Conducts investi-gations and communicates information on the technical applications, procedures and performance relating to the electrical network.• Maintains network con-trol system performance information and statistical records and attends tospecific reporting require-ments. Essential Requirements:• Qualified Electrician who has served an apprentice-ship recognized by the Department of Labour. In possession of a NTC4 Certificate in Electrical

Engineering registered with the Department of Educa-tion. • Be an “Authorised Person” for MV Network Control Operations (Which authorization includes the successful completion of the Control Officers Training Programme). • Appointment and progression to the post is subject to the applicant successfully completing a proficiency test. • Accredited First Aid Certificate holder or obtain one within six months of appointment. • Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (Code EB). Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution environ-mentPreferred Requirements:• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 5 years relevant experience in the electricity transmission and distribu-tion and in the control room environment.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

CHIEF MV NETWORK CON-TROL OFFICER REF NO.

33005492C & Various.

Job Purpose: To apply op-erations co-ordination and technical understanding of electricity network control.Key Responsibility Areas:Applies interpretative and evaluative principles and techniques to monitor the electricity supply and status and/or outgoing circuits. • Monitors and coaches personnel in relation to the diagnostic and interpretative applications involved with Electricity Network Control applications and controls performance and conduct ofshift personnel (Network Control Officer Level One). • Applies interpretative and evaluative principles and techniques to monitor elec-tricity supply and status or outgoing circuits at substa-tions in the medium voltage range. • Maintains safety levels and continuity of supply during technical and operational works on thecommissioning plant. •Applies understanding of electricity distribution principles and standards to address major network dis-ruptions with high impact on essential services and major customers on the grid.• Conducts investigations and communicates infor-mation on the technical applications, proceduresand performance relating to the electrical network. • Par-ticipates in the performance analysis process in relation to modifications or introduc-tion of new equipment into the network. • Disseminates technical information in relation to the continuity of supply and planned outages. •Maintains network control system performance infor-mation and statistical re-cords and attends to specific reporting requirements.Essential Requirements:• Qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Depart-ment of Labour. In posses-sion of a NTC4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering registered with the Depart-ment of Education. • Be an “Authorised Person” for MV Network Control Opera-tions (Which authorization includes thesuccessful completion of the Control Officers Training Programme). • Accredited First Aid Certificate holder or obtain one within six months of appointment. • Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (Code EB). Minimum 5

years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution. Envi-ronment and a minimum of 3 years as an ‘Authorised Per-son’ for MV Network Control Operations.Preferred Requirements:• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 6 years relevant experience in the electricity transmission and distribu-tion and distribution and ex-perience in a Control Room Environment.To Apply Go To Www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

TEST OFFICERRef No. 33006146

TRADING SERVICES CLUS-TER

TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

R195 162.36 – R253 331.05 (Grade 11)

Job Purpose: The mainte-nance and repair of protec-tion relays, instruments and test equipment, location of cablefaults and testing of electrical plant.Key Responsibility Areas:• Maintenance and testing on the electrical reticulation. • The testing, repair and calibration of equipment/relays/etc. Design and con-struction of electrical circuits and modification of existing circuits in the distribution network. • Usage of the high voltage laboratory for testing as required. • Install and wire protection relays and protection schemes. Partic-ipate on an official standby roster for after- hour call outs to faults to ensure that consumer outages are kept to a minimum.Essential Requirements:• Must be a qualified Electri-cian. Must pass a proficiency test, set by the department, to prove sufficient general knowledge of protection and testing fundamentals and philosophies. • Must be authorised without restric-tion in terms of the System Operating Regulations to operate on medium voltage systems up to and including 11KV, or be in a position to become authorised within nine months of appoint-ment. • Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (Code EB). 3 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:Must be in possession of a National N6 Diploma from a Technical College accredited by the Council for Higher Education. • 4 Years relevant experience.Physical Requirements:Must be physically capable of carrying out all duties of the post Must be physically fit in good health as deter-mined by the City Medical Officer of Health. Must not be colour blind Must be ableto climb ladders and lattice structures and work at heights. Must be able to physically lift heavyobjects and equipment normally required of an Electrician. Must have the necessary dexterity to work with tools and instruments.To Apply Go To Www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

HV INSPECTORRef No. 33006892


R195 162.36 – R253 331.05 (Grade 11)

Job Purpose: To perform testing, safety and mainte-nance inspections to identify hazardous conditions in the workplace for the Electricity Unit.Key Responsibility Areas:

• Inspects medium and high voltage equipment. Monitors pressure alarms. • Provides dimensioned sketches for the manufacture of specialised equipment. • Labels live medium and high voltage equipment and associated plant. Identifies the plant to be examined by contractors undertaking infra red scanning and other condition based monitor-ing. • Undertakes high and medium voltage switching operations on occasions (including isolating, testing earthing and issuing of work permits). • Attending sites to instruct and en-sure compliance by others with eThekwini Electricity requirements and Statutory Regulations in respect of work close to medium and high voltage equipment.Essential Requirements:• Qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Depart-ment of Labour. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). • 3 years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• 4 years relevant experience.To Apply Go To Www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

LV CONTROL OFFICERRef Nos.

3300544633005446/& Various

TRADING SERVICES CLUS-TER

DEPARTMENT: MV / LV OPERATIONS

R165 321.05 - R214 595.45 (Grade 10)

Job Purpose: To prioritise and attend to all Low Voltage failures as reported.Key Responsibility Areas:• Prioritise all reported low voltage electricity failures. • Allocate complaints to the appropriate faults/mainte-nance staff. • Issues discon-nection and reconnection orders. • Performs safety/accidental response func-tions. • Responds to public complaints in an efficient manner. • Maintain regional low voltage operations re-cords and statistics.Essential Requirements:Must be a qualified electri-cian who has served an ap-prenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour.• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineer-ing from a Further Educa-tion and Training College registered with the Depart-ment of Education. • Must be trained in First Aid or be trained within 6 months of the date of appointment. • 2 years experience in Low Voltage reticulation system. • Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• 3 years experience in Low Voltage Network Control Operations.Special Conditions:40 hours as per shift roster, 5 days out of any 7 days.Physical Requirements:Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the post.To Apply Go To Www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

DEPOT SUPERVISORRef Nos. 33005014/33004164


MV / LV OPERATIONSR165 321.05 - R214 595.45

(Grade10)Job Purpose: To provide a support and supervisory ser-vice at the depot to both the Maintenance and Construc-tion Branches.Key Responsibility Areas:

• Supervise, motivate, dis-cipline and train the labour force required for depot ser-vice. • Supervise pool labour and allocation to appropriate gangs. Supervise and con-trol of standby labour and accommodation facilities, including adhoc after hours inspections. • Acquire minor non-stock items as directed and ensure timeous prepa-ration of materials required by field staff. • Control of reclaimed materials and breakdown stores in accor-dance with the relevant Code of Practice. • Controls and maintains records of truck stock requisitions for all mobile gangs. • Controls and issues consumables stores associated with the depot. Responsible for the issue and control of depot plant and equipment.Essential Requirements:Must be a qualified electri-cian who has served an ap-prenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour.• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical En-gineering from a Further Education and Training College registered with the Department of Education. • Valid Code B(08) or EC1(10) driver’s licence, as applica-ble, or be able to obtain one within 6 months of the date of appointment. • Must be in possession of a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or ob-tain one within 6 months as a condition of appointment, if required to drive vehicles requiring a permit. • Must be trained in First Aid or be trained within 6 months of the date of appointment.Must pass a proficiency test, set by the department, to prove sufficient general knowledge of electricity fun-damentals, including equip-ment tools and components utilised in the construction and maintenance of distri-bution systems. • At least 2 years relevant post Appren-ticeship experience in the electricity supply industry. Be a competent Electrician in accordance with Code of Practice A/16.Preferred Requirements:• 3 Years relevant experience.Physical Requirements:Must be physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the post. Must by physi-cally fit and in good health as determined by the City Medical Officer of Health. Must be physically able to lift heavy objects and equip-ment normally required of a Depot Supervisor Must not be colour blind. Must have the necessary dexterity to work with tools and instru-ments.To Apply Go To Www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday).

APPRENTICE(ELECTRICAL)

Ref Nos. 33007112T/33006456T /33006458T/ & Various


TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

R81 153.36/R105 347.28 (Grade 05)

Job Purpose: Training as an Artisan (Electrician) and to develop a good understand-ing of eThekwini Electricity’s electrical networks.Key Responsibility Areas:Learn Elecritian skills and work under the direct supervision of Artisans and instructions to whom as-signed , to the level specified by the local government edu-cation and training board. • Develops skills to be able to perform at the level of an Electrician, • Learn to being able to plan and control the

tasks assigned • Learn to being able to organise the team, material and equip-ment. • Learn to perform the technical tasks of the job.• Learn to be able to com-municate with effectively with the public. Pass within the standard maximum time all required modules for an Electrician, as specified by the Local Government Edu-cation and Training Board.Essential Requirements:N1 and N2 Electrical Engi-neering from a Further Edu-cation and Training College accredited by the Council on Higher Education. • Must pass a proficiency test, set by the department, to prove sufficient general knowledge of electricity fundamentals. • Must pass a practical test, set by the department, to prove practical capabilities.Valid Code C1 (Code 10) driver’s licence or be able to obtain one within 6 months from the commencement of the driver training pro-gramme. Preferred Requirements:Physical Requirements:Must be physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the post. Must by physi-cally fit and in good health as determined by the City Med-ical Officer of Health. Must not be colour blind Must be able to climb ladders and lattice structures and work at heights. Must be physically able to lift heavy objects and equipment normally required of on Electrician. Must have the necessary dexterity to work with tools and instruments.Applications must be lodged at the Human Resources Ad-ministration Division, Elec-tricity Unit, 1 Jelf Taylor Cres-cent, (Opposite Kingsmead Cricket Stadium) Durban 4001 or P.O. Box 147, Durban, 4000 or www.durban.gov.za (Telephone Enquiries: 3119166/3119517/3119123) by Friday, 2013-10-04 at 12.00

CLERKRef Nos. 33005214/ 33005222/33005226TRADING SERVICES

CLUSTERMV / LV OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENTR81 153.36/R105 347.28

(Grade 05)Job Purpose:The provision of telephone answering service for cus-tomers reporting electricity faults.Key Responsibility Areas:• Answering of telephone calls from customers report-ing electricity faults within the Region. • Accurately re-cording and capturing faults and direct to appropriate LV control officer for action. Provides assistance to other regional clerks providing the same service. • Responsible for carrying out filing and general clerical duties.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of secondary education. • 3 months relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 . • 6 months relevant experience.Applications must be lodged at the Human Resources Ad-ministration Division, Elec-tricity Unit, 1 Jelf Taylor Cres-cent, (Opposite Kingsmead Cricket Stadium) Durban 4001 or P.O. Box 147, Durban, 4000 or www.durban.gov.za (Telephone Enquiries: 3119166/3119517/3119123) by Friday, 2013-10-04 at 12.00

VACANCIESPage 13 20 September - 3 October 2013

SMALL PLANT OPERATORRef Nos. 33

004606/33004604/33004794 & Various


MV / LV OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

R73 817.28 – R93 570.69 (Grade 04)

Job Purpose: Performs tasks and activities associated with construction, general main-tenance and repair work to electrical infrastructure.Key Responsibility Areas:• Undertake general la-bouring tasks and operates small plant and equipment. Attends to the preparation of the work sites. Loads, coupling and de-coupling of trailers, compressors and other relevant equipment tovehicles for towing purpos-es. • Checks the operating condition, connecting and starting equipment and ma-chinery. • Physical installa-tion, positioning of electrical equipment and installation meters. Clean work sites, store equipment and tools and load materials prior to departure from work sites. • Responsible to the care of the depot, stores equipment and tools.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of pri-mary education. • 1 month relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• An appropriate level of secondary education. • 3 months relevant experience.Physical Requirements:Must be physically capable of carrying out all the duties of the post. Must by physi-cally fit and in good health as determined by the City Medical Officer of Health. Must be physically able to lift heavy objects and equip-ment normally required of

on Small Plant Operator. Must be able to climb lad-ders and lattice structures and work at heights. Must have the necessary dexter-ity to work with tools and instrumentsApplications must be lodged at the Human Resources Ad-ministration Division, Elec-tricity Unit, 1 Jelf Taylor Cres-cent, (Opposite Kingsmead Cricket Stadium) Durban 4001 or P.O. Box 147, Durban, 4000 or www.durban.gov.za (Telephone Enquiries: 3119166/3119517/3119123) by Friday, 2013-10-04 at 12.00

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE UNIT

COMMUNITY AND EMER-GENCY SERVICES CLUSTER

SENIOR LIFEGUARDRef No. 44007612

DEPARTMENT: PARKS, LEI-SURE AND CEMETERIESR146 833.90/R190 591.48

(Grade 09)Job Purpose: Supervise and control the lifeguard service on the designated beach within the Section.Key Responsibility Areas:• Controls lifeguarding duties on designated beach. • Performs administrative functions at the designat-ed beach.• Supervises, motivates and provides development for staff. Complies with the required standards of fitness at all times. Operates, maintains and performs administrative duties relating to the use of Power Craft. • Assists in the promotion of Aquatic Safety awareness. • Inspects vol-untary Surf Lifesaving Clubs. Ensures that all aspects of safety as prescribed by the OHS Act are complied with.Essential Requirements:

• An appropriate level of secondary education. Life-guard Award or equivalent with a valid retest. • Law Enforcement/Peace Officer Certificate. • Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (Code EB). • Valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or equivalent. • Valid Lifeguard Award or equivalent with current an-nual retest.• General Health and Safety course or equiva-lent. • Valid appropriate Law Enforcement qualification (Peace Officer). • Depart-mental Advanced Lifeguard Certificate. • Corporate Services Supervisory Skills Training Course Certificate or equivalent. • 2 Years Professional Surf Lifeguard experience.Preferred Requirements:• Jet Ski drivers certificate. • SPA Examiner or equivalent Surf Lifeguard Examiner. • 5 Years as a Professional Lifeguard. • Familiar with outboard motors and their operation and maintenance. • General administrative / clerical duties. • Proven abil-ity to run a beach efficiently without supervision.Applications must reach the Human Resources Admin-istration Section, Parks, Recreation And Culture, 3 Rd Floor, Rennie House , 41 Margaret Mncandi (Victoria Embankment) or P.O. Box 5426, Durban, 4000 or or ap-ply via the Web Address www.durban.gov.za (Telephone 311-4102) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at12:00 (Midday)

POOL ATTENDANTRef No: 44007936

R73 817.28/R93 570.69 (Grade 04)

Job Purpose: To perform various manual tasks and duties to deliver an effective and efficient development and maintenance service to public swimming pool fa-cilities within the Ethekwini Municipal area.Key Responsibility Areas:• Prepares for the days work ensuring that small plant, tools, stores and materials are collected. Undertakes manual duties required to maintain the swimming pool, it’s change rooms, buildings and surrounds. • Assists members of the public by addressing minor complaints and queries.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of pri-mary education. • 1 month relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:• An appropriate level of secondary education. • 3 months relevant experience.Applications must reach the Human Resources Admin-istration Section, Parks, Recreation And Culture, 3 Rd Floor, Rennie House , 41 Margaret Mncandi (Victoria Embankment) or P.O. Box 5426, Durban, 4000 or or ap-ply via the Web Address www.durban.gov.za (Telephone 311-4102) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at12:00 (Midday)

DRIVER OPERATORRef No. 44009204

R81 153.36/R105 347.28 (Grade 05)

Job Purpose: To drive, oper-ate and care for all vehicles and associated equipment whilst performing varioustasks and duties.

Key Responsibility Areas:• Drives allocated / relevant vehicles including tractors and heavy plant. • Maintains allocated vehicles and equip-ment in a clean roadworthy and functional condition. • Complies with relevant traffic legislation.• Addressing minor queries and complaints from mem-bers of the public.Essential Requirements:• An appropriate level of secondary education. • Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code EC1).• Valid Profes-sional Drivers Permit. • Rele-vant operator certificate, e.g. crane, hydraulic platform, front end loader/back hoe. • 3 Months relevant experi-ence.Preferred Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 . 6 Months relevant experience in truck driving as well as working experience in oper-ating back actor/pay loaders and cranes.Applications Must Reach The Human Resources Admin-istration Section, Parks, Recreation And Culture, 3 Rd Floor, Rennie House , 41 Margaret Mncandi (Victoria Embankment) or P.O. Box 5426, Durban, 4000 or or ap-ply via the Web Address www.durban.gov.za (Telephone 311-4102) not later than Friday 2013-10-04 at12:00 (Midday)

ETHEKWINI HUMAN SETTLEMENTS UNIT

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Ref No:32001378CLUSTER:Human Settle-

ment, Engineering and ETADEPARTMENT:Housing

EngineeringGrade: 10

Job Purpose:To administer

and control all contracts and project finances for capital projects undertaken by theDepartment in respect of delivery of houses, hostels and associated infrastructure including roads, sanitaion, water and stormwater drainage.Key Responsibility Areas:• Performs functions relating to specifications and ten-ders.• Performs contracts administration functions.• Maintains an effective proj-ect financial management system.• Assist engineering staff with the closedown of projects. • Assist with com-pilation of progress reports.• Flagging potential problems for attention of relevant managers.Essential Requirements:• Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA.• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).• 2 Years relevant experi-ence.• Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree.• 3 Years relevant experience.Special Conditions:Posts are interchangeable within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.To Apply Go To www.durban.gov.za And Click On E-Ca-reers Link – Closing Date Is Friday, 2013-10-04 At 12.00 (Midday)..

PUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICEIn terms of Section 19 (1) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000, the public is hereby notified that a meeting of the eThekwini Council will be held in the Main AuditoriumCity Hall, Church Walk, Durban on Friday, 2013/09/20 at 10:00

Sibusiso SitholeCity Manager

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49 (1)(a)(i) read together with section 78(2) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 ( Act No. 6 of 2004),here-inafter referred to as the “Act”, that the fifth supplementary valuation roll (GV 2012) for the financial years 01 July 2012 to 30 June 2016 is open for public inspection at the office of the Municipal Manager, Valuation Roll, 13th Floor, 75 Langalibalele Dube (Winder Street), Durban and the Sizakala Customer Centres during office hours 07:30 to 16:00 from 20 September 2013 to 31 October 2013.

In addition the General Valuation Roll is available at website:- www.durban.gov.za.An invitation is hereby made

in terms of section 49(1)(a)(ii) read together with section 78(2) of the Act that any owner of property or other person who so desires may lodge an objection with the municipal manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, the General Valuation Roll within the abovemen-tioned period.

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of section 50(2) of the Act an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the supple-mentary valuation roll as such.

The form for lodging of an objection is obtainable at the following address:-Valuation Roll, Real Estate Unit, 13th Floor, 75 Langalibalele

Dube (Winder Street), Durban or The Sizakala Customer Centres andWebsite:- www.durban.gov.zaThe completed forms must be returned to the following address: The Municipal Manager, eThekwini Municipality, Valuation Roll, 13th Floor, 75 Langalibalele Dube (Winder Street), Durban, 4000.

Completed forms can also be handed in at The Sizakala Customer Centres where they will be captured ‘on-line’

For enquiries please telephone 031 – 311 4340

Mr S SitholeMunicipality Manager

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49 (1)(a)(i) read together with section 78(2) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 ( Act No. 6 of 2004),here-inafter referred to as the “Act”, that the sixteenth supplementary valuation roll (GV 2008) for the financial years 01 July 2008 to 30 June 2012 is open for public inspection at the office of the Municipal Manager, Valuation Roll, 13th Floor, 75 Dr. Langalibalele Dube Street (Winder Street), Durban and the Sizakala Customer Centres during office hours 07:30 to 16:00 from 20 September 2013 to 31 October 2013.

In addition the General Valuation Roll is available at website:- www.durban.gov.za.

An invitation is hereby made in terms of section 49(1)(a)(ii) read together with section 78(2) of the Act that any owner of property or other person who so desires may lodge an objection with the municipal manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, the General Valuation Roll within the abovementioned period.

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of section 50(2) of the Act an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the supplementary valuation roll as such.

The form for lodging of an objection is obtainable at the following address:-Valuation Roll, Real Estate Unit,

13th Floor, 75 Dr Langalibalele Dube Street (Winder Street), Durban or The Sizakala Customer Centres andWebsite:- www.durban.gov.za

The completed forms must be returned to the following address:The Municipal Manager, eThekwini Municipality, Valuation Roll, 13th Floor, 75 Dr. Langalibalele Dube Street (Winder Street), Durban, 4000.Completed forms can also be handed in at The Sizakala Customer Centres where they will be captured ‘on-line’

For enquiries please telephone 031 – 311 4340

Mr S SitholeMunicipality Manager

PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE FIFTH SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL (GV 2012) AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE SIXTEENTH SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL (GENERAL VALUATION 2008) AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS

PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICES Page 1420 September - 03 October 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATUTORY NOTICE NO. 2689

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO EXPROPRIATE

Issued by the eThekwini Municipality (“the Municipality”) in terms of Section 9 (3) of the Housing Act (Act No. 107 of 1997) - read with section 7 (5) of the Expropriation Act (Act No. 63 of 1975)TO: The owner(s) (within the meaning of that term as defined in Section 1 of the Act) of the properties described in the schedule hereto;AND TO: All other persons claiming any right to or interest in the properties described in the schedule hereto, whether by virtue of registration or otherwise and particularly any lessee, buyer or builder contemplated in terms of Section 9 (1) (d) of the Act.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO EXPROPRIATE LAND FOR HOUSING PURPOSES BY THE ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY IN BLACKBURN, CORNUBIA

In order to carry out the upgrade of the existing informal settlement for inclusion into the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlement, it will be necessary for the Municipality to acquire the properties reflected on the following schedule.

This the Municipality deems prudent to achieve by means of expropriation in the interest of efficient administration. Any inconvenience or anxiety that the expropriation procedure may cause is sincerely regretted and accordingly, every effort will be made to assist you with any problems or queries you may have.

However, before the Municipality proceeds any further you are:

a) Hereby given notice of the intention of the Municipality (subject to the approval of the MEC: Public Works and Human Settlements) to expropriate the properties listed in the schedule hereto, andb) Invited to submit within 30 days of the date of this notice a written statement detailing any objections you may have to the proposed expropriation.

Your attention is directed to the following salient provisions of the Expropriation Act (Act No. 63 of 1975 which are applicable upon service of a Notice of Expropriation:

c) Section 9 (5) of the Expropriation Act which provides that “Any person who wilfully furnishes false or misleading particulars in any written instrument which he by the virtue of the provisions of subsection (1) or 3 (a) [of Section 9] delivers or causes to be delivered to the Minister, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to be punished as if he had been convicted of fraud.”d) Section 9 (6) of the Expropriation Act which provides that “Any person who without sufficient reason refuses or fails to comply with the request by the Minister in terms of subsection (3) [of Section 9] shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding R2,000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to both such fine and imprisonment.”e) The offer made by the Minister shall, in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of the Expropriation Act, be regarded as having been accepted by you if an application for a determination of the amount of compensation by a Provincial or the Local Division of a High Court having jurisdiction in the area, is not submitted within 8 (eight) months (or such longer period as may be determined) from the date of the offer of compensation-unless it has been agreed, before the expiry period that the amount of compensation should be determined by the said court.f) Section 19 of the Expropriation Act, which provides that any registered mortgage bonds held over an expropriated property shall be discharged as a preferential claim.g) Section 8 (4) of the Expropriation Act, which reads as follows: “The owner of expropriated property shall from the date of expropriation to the date upon which the State takes possession of the property, take care and maintain the property, and if the owner willfully or negligently fails to do so and as a result thereof the property depreciates in value, the Minister may recover the amount in depreciation from the owner: Provided that the Minister shall compensate the owner for costs which, in the opinion of the Minister, were necessarily incurred after the date of expropriation in respect of such maintenance or care.”

SCHEDULE

OWNER

AJUM AND BILAL NABY

AJUM AND BILAL NABY

AJUM AND BILAL NABY

AJUM AND BILAL NABY

AJUM AND BILAL NABY

ESTATE LATE CHARLES NORTH AND WALTER PEACE

ESTATE LATE CHARLES NORTH AND WALTER PEACE

GOPAUL

JOHN GEORGE ADAMS

KAIROON BEE MOORDEEN

NEIL ANTHONY LOFTUS

NEIL ANTHONY LOFTUS

NEIL ANTHONY LOFTUS

NEIL ANTHONY LOFTUS

NEIL ANTHONY LOFTUS

NARAIN AND BHAROSAH TIWARY

NARAIN AND BHAROSAH TIWARY

SOGRA BEE

RAJOO AND OTHERS

RAJOO AND OTHERS

ERF NO

ERF 14 BLACKBURN REG DIV FU




















EXT (M)

3389

3389

3389

3389

3490

3186

3186

3490

3389

4047

3389

3389

3389

4047

4047

4047

4047

4047

4047

4047

TITLE DEED NO

T1684/1974 &

T43781/2008

T1684/1974 &

T43782/2008

T1684/1974 &

T43783/2008

T1684/1974 &

T43784/2008

T1684/1974 &

T43785/2008

T429/1865

T429/1865

T2282/1976

T465/1878

T7836/1987

T53818/2006

T53818/2006

T53818/2006

T53818/2006

T53818/2006

T1355/1897 &

T227/1881

T1355/1897 &

T226/1881

T1831/1975

T10622/1977 &

T10812/1976 &

T10897/1978 &

T1687/1974 &

T2313/1912 &

T30570/1991

T10622/1977 &

T10812/1976 &

T10897/1978 &

T1687/1974 &

T2313/1912 &

T30570/1991

ENQUIRIES can be directed to the Land Assembly Branch on (031) 311-3395 or to Human Settlements Department, 3rd Floor, Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban.

WRITTEN STATEMENTS detailing any objections should be sent within 30 days of the date of notice to the Municipal Manager, eThekwini Municipality, 1st Floor City Hall, Dr Pixley KaSeme Street, Durban, 4001.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Contract No: 7G-12686Facilitation of BBBEE Workshops

The Business Support, Tourism and Markets Unit in the eThekwini Municipality invites service providers, who are competent, have relevant experience and capacity in facilitation, to submit quoted proposals to facilitate six (6) workshops around the eThekwini Municipal area.The main purpose of the programme is to empower enterprises with a clear understanding of the BBBEE Codes of Good Practices as well as the BEE verification processes.The proposal documents with terms of reference are obtainable from the reception area at the 11th Floor, 75 Dr Langalibalele Dube Street (Winder Street), Durban, 4001 form 08h00 to 15h00 – Monday to Friday from Monday 23rd September 2013.Sealed responses which shall be signed by or on behalf of the respondent, addressed to Head: Business Support, Tourism and Markets Units att: Ms Skuta Ngcobo and marked “Request for Proposals, followed by the name of the brief and its contract number as indicated above, must be placed in the tender box located at the foyer, Ground Floor, Corporate Procurement Building (MMB), Archie Gumede Place (former Old Fort Place) Durban (and not any other Municipal Department) before 15h00 Wednesday. 09 October 2013For enquiries, please contact Ms Skuta Ngcobo, Tel 031 311 4587/ 4500 Cell No: 078 324 5497 or email: [email protected]

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Durban Pension Fund Auditor

The Durban Pension Fund requires the services of an auditor to audit the annual financial statements of the Fund.The Durban Pension Fund is a closed defined benefit pension fund. The Fund is administered by the eThekwini Munici-pality and has some 1 600 active members all of whom are all employed by the eThekwini Municipality. The Fund pays monthly pensions to some 10 500 pensioners and benefi-ciaries utilizing the UNIQUE payroll system. The assets of the Fund totaling some R10 billion are invested locally and offshore via six investment managers. The financial records are maintained using JD Edwards accounting software.In terms of the Pension Funds Act the Fund is required to appoint an auditor who is registered under the Auditing Professions Act, 2005 (Act No. 26 of 2005) and who meets with the approval of the Registrar. Tenders are called for from registered auditors who have had experience in auditing large pension funds. Tender documents must include:1 background of firm including compliance with industry transformation;2 brief particulars of funds currently audited;3 audit approach; and4 fee proposal.Tenders in sealed envelopes must reach the Pension Fund Ad-ministrator, 6th Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban or P O Box 1017, Durban, 4000 by no later than 2013-10-11.Queries should be directed to Gerald Horstman at (tele) 031 311 1612 or (e-mail) Gerald. [email protected].

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

ADMINISTRATION SERVICE TO DURBAN

PENSION FUND

The Durban Pension Fund (the Fund) is a registered closed defined benefit pension Fund. The Fund has approximately 1600 active members and 10 500 pensioners and beneficiaries. The value of the Fund’s assets are approximately R10 bil-lion. The Fund requires the services of an FSB approved administrator to provide the following administration services:1 Maintenance of member-ship records2 Preparation and distri-bution of annual benefit statements3 Calculation and payment of monthly pensions and lump sum benefits4 Identification of depen-dants of deceased members5 Issue and monitoring of annual pension continuation certificates6 Maintenance of records of lump sum benefits retained in Fund7 Submission of legislated returns8 Providing data required by valuator9 Secretarial service to Board of Trustees and its sub-com-mittees10 Operation of Fund’s bank account11 Maintenance of account-ing records12 Preparation of trustees’

annual report and annual fi-nancial statements Proposals should include:1 Experience and track record with large defined benefit pension funds2 Confidential list of existing clients including fund size and number of members3 List of any administration appointments lost in the last 3 years and the reason therefore4 Details of your capacity to manage existing and pro-spective clients5 Depth of resources of the organization6 List of senior personnel who have left the employ in the last 3 years (together with their experience at the time) and a list of recruits over the same time (together with their industry experience)7 Details of administrative platforms in place8 List of your differentiators9 Empowerment credentials10 Fee structure, current and over the next 3 years11 Details of professional indemnity cover in place and any limitations on liabilityProposals should be deliv-ered to the Pension Fund Ad-ministrator, Durban Pension Fund, P O Box 1017, Durban, 4000 or 6th Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban, by no later than 2013-10-11. Queries should be directed to Gerald Horstman at (tel) 031 3111 1612 or (e-mail) [email protected].

PUBLIC NOTICES 20 September - 03 October 2013Page 15PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICE

AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 1M-8372

In terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act Section 116(3) (a) and (b) notice is hereby given for the proposed amendment of the contract listed below:

Contract Number

Contract 1M-8372

Awarded on: 04 April 2012

Awarded to: Xariba Enterprises T/A Nankhoo and Asso-ciates.

Project Name

F01-PSC-03 – 2, Upgrading of Un-made Earth Roads to Gravel Roads, Re-gravelling and Re-grading of Existing Unpaved Roads in the North, South and West Re-gions of eThekwini Municipality.

Original Contract Authority

R 1,295,399.10 including 15% contingencies and VAT NB: Additional contract authority amounting to R 395,124.00 was granted by BAC on 21 January 2013 for extending the contract duration from six to eight months. The total contract authority is currently R 1,690,523.10.

Proposed amended scope

The amended authority includes : 1) Disbursements Additional Contract Value = R239,194.27

Reason for change in scope

During the execution of the con-tract, over the 8 month period, dis-bursements totaling R512,773.37 have been incurred and claimed for by Xariba Enterprises, for which only partial financial authority ex-ists within the authorized amount of R1,690,523.10.The services have been completed by the consul-tants and an amount totaling R 1,458,097.62 has been paid to date. An amount to the value of R 471,619.75 is still outstanding and is due to the consultants.The disbursements were envisaged in this contract for which the award amount did not cater. Over and above the current contract authori-ty, an amount totaling R239,194.27 is required to pay for the balance of the services and this is the main reason for requesting additional contract authority.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Affected parties must submit representation not later than 18 October 2013 addressed to:

City Manager c/o Tenders Officer (Mr Iain Bell), Room 613, 6th Floor, City Engineers Building, 166 K.E. Masinga RoadDurban. For enquiries: Mr S. Masondo / Mr T.M. Nyirenda, 031 311 7429/ 031 322 3119, [email protected] / [email protected]

AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 7M-7659

In terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act Section 116(3) (a) and (b) notice is hereby given for the proposed amendment of the contract listed below:

Contract Number

Contract 7M-7659

Awarded on: 14 De-cember 2011Awarded to: Mincom (PTY) LTD.

Contract Description

Purchase and Installa-tion of Mincom: Ellipse version 8 software for the purpose of Work Management and Job Scheduling in the Roads and Stormwater Mainte-nance Department.

Original Contract Scope

The original scope included the purchase and instal-lation of Ellipse version 8 software and work manage-ment and mobility imple-mentation with 12 Mobility Inspector licences.

Original Contact Value = R 6,839,475.60 (incl.VAT).

Proposed amended scope

The amended scope includes : 1) Supply of 13 addi-tional Mobility Inspec-tor licences.Additional Contract Value = R 437,545.682) Time Delays, varia-tion costs. Additional Contract Value = R 772,334.67 3) CustomisationAdditional Contract Value = R 186,668.16)

Reason for change in scope

1) In order to improve ef-ficiency with inspections and scheduling of work, it is best to equip all senior/driver clerks with mobile devices, hence the increase in the no. of licences.2) Due to delays with the procurement of the hardware, time delays have resulted in costs and an extended completion date.3) During the configura-tion and personalisation of the software, it has become apparent that the software cannot perform certain functions “of-the-shelf”, thus necessitating customization.

Affected parties must submit representation not later than 18 October 2013 addressed to:City Manager c/o Tenders Officer (Mr Iain Bell), Room 613, 6th Floor, City Engineers Building, 166 K.E. Masinga Road, Durban. For enquiries: Mr B. Timakia / Mr A. Gokal, 031 - 3117588, [email protected]

STATUTORY NOTICE NO. 2690

Proposed sale of land adjoining Portion 652 of Erf 106 Chatsworth: 712 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Chatsworth

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 14 of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003 and the Supply Chain Regulations that it is the intention of the Municipality to sell, in freehold, by private treaty to Suleman Mahomed Raja (Identity Number 671122 5475 08 2) and Farhana Essop Mamla (Identity Number 760915 0040 08 8) the land in extent approximately 80m² described as Proposed Site 2 of Erf 106 Chatsworth, Registration Division FT, in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, situated at 712 Westcliff Drive, Westcliff, Chatsworth at a price of Seven Thousand Rand (R7 000) exclusive of VAT. This land is depicted on Plan No. SJ 3997/9.

Notice of the proposed sale is to be placarded in the area. Copies of the plan depicting the area to be sold will be available for inspection at the office of the Head: Real Estate, Room 1702, 17th Floor, 75 Dr Langalibalele Dube (Winder) Street, Durban. Enquiries should be directed to EG Newport (Ref: 17/2/1/2/3/29/43), Tel: (031) 311 4351; between 07:45 and 16:30, Mondays to Fridays, for a period of 14 days commencing on Friday, 20 September 2013 and closing on Monday, 7 October 2013.

Representation or objection to the sale shall only be considered as valid if:-

(a) The full names, Identity Number and physical address and contact details of the author are recorded thereon;(b) The interest of the author is recorded fully;(c) The grounds thereof are set out in detail; and(d) Objections must be lodged at the office of the City Manager at City Hall, Dr Pixley kaSeme Street, Durban not later than 17:00 on Monday, 7 October 2013.

Should the author fail to comply substantially with the criteria above, the representation and/or objection may be regarded by the eThekwini Municipality as invalid.

INVITATION FOR QUOTATIONS

Enquiry No.: 7G – 12603:Edit, make minor changes and re-print the 1000

Hills visitors guide

The 1000 Hills Visitors Guide is a fully comprehensive tourist information guide for the 1000 Hills Tourism, capturing the variety of tourism products and experiences that make the 1000 Hills unique to visitors. Interested parties are kindly requested to submit proposals for the editing, amending and re-print to about 30 000 + 500 cd of the 1000 hills brochure.

The guide will be provided in hi-res pdf document electronically for editing, amendments and re-print.Current brochure is available for viewing at our tourism information offices in durban.

Detailed terms of reference will be available from Corporate Procurement, Materials Management, Archie Gumede Place (formerly Old Fort Place). Please quote the enquiry No. 7G - 12603 when collecting the documents.The closing date for the submissions will be Wednesday 25 September 2013. Copies/s of your Proposal must be sealed and dropped in the tender box which will be located on the Corporate Procurement, Materials Management, Archie Gumede Place (formerly Old Fort Place), Durban strictly before 12:00.

For further details please contact James Cele on 031 777 1422 or 073 635 6172.

Enquiry PQ:7G-11538Tourism awareness

programme for the Clermont, Umlazi & INK areas

The eThekwini Municipality’s Business Support, Tourism and Markets Unit (BSTMU) invites quoted proposals from service providers who have experience in this field to execute and efficiently conduct a tourism awareness programme for the Clermont, Umlazi & INK areas.

The purpose of the programme is to ensure that marginalized communities are enabled to participate in and are partners in the tourism sector, thereby enhancing their understanding of tourism and building their recognition of tourism as an important contributor to the local economy.

Detailed Terms of Reference are obtainable from Monday 23th September, 2013, at the Business Support, Tourism &

Markets Unit Offices on 11th Floor, 75 Dr. Langalibalele Dube (Winder) Street, and Durban 4001. Document Col-lection Time is 8:00-16:00.

All quoted proposals should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope addressed to The Tenders Section and marked “Enquiry No.: PQ:7G-11538 – Tourism Awareness Programme for Clermont, Umlazi & INK areas”, must be placed in the Tender Box located in the Foyer, Ground Floor, Corporate Procurement Building (MMB), Archie Gumede Place (formerly Old Fort Place), Durban (and not any other Municipal Department), not later than 11:00 on Friday, 04th October, 2013.For further information, queries and clarification, please contact Mr. Blessing Magubane on telephone number 031-311 4500 or 031-311 4456 or (031) 311 4649 and email: [email protected]

Enquiry PQ:7G-11535:Plan for the development of a network of community based

tourist accommodation establishments through the

Umngeni River valley

The eThekwini Municipality invites quoted proposals from service providers to produce a plan for the development of a network of community based tourist accommodation establishments through the Umngeni River valley. The purpose is to call for proposals from suitably qualified individ-uals, companies or consortia to produce a plan for the develop-ment of a network of commu-nity based accommodation establishments through the uMngeni River Valley as part of the Durban Green Corridor. Detailed Terms of Reference and briefs are obtainable from Monday 23th September, 2013, at the Business Support, Tour-ism & Markets Unit Offices on 11th Floor, 75 Dr. Langalibalele

Dube (formerly Winder) Street, Durban 4001. Document Col-lection Time is 08h00 – 16h00. Sealed proposals, (including all required documentation), are to be hand delivered to: The Tenders Section and marked “Enquiry No.: PQ: 7G-11535, Call for Proposals: Plan for the Development of a Network of Community Based Tourist Accommodation Establish-ments Through The Umngeni River Valley”, must be placed in the Tender Box located in the Foyer, Ground Floor, Corporate Procurement Building (MMB), Archie Gumede Place (formerly Old Fort Place), Durban (and not any other Municipal De-partment), not later than 14h00 On Friday, 04th October, 2013. No late submissions will be accepted. Technical enquiries may be directed to Gary Cullen, Project Manager, Economic Development & Investment Promotion Unit, eThekwini Mu-nicipality, Tel. +27 31 3114235 [email protected]

CALL FOR PROPOSALS CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Contract No: PQ: 7G-12554:Isipingo informal trader census study

Business Support, Tourism and Markets, requires the services of an individual or consultancy, to develop an Isipingo Informal Trader Census Study for the eThekwini Municipality.

A detailed consultant briefing document should be obtained from the Business Support Unit offices on 11th Floor, 75 Dr Langalibalele Dube (Winder) Street, Durban.

Sealed tenders addressed to the “Head: Supply Chain Management” and marked, “Contract Number:PQ: 7G-12554 - Isipingo Informal Trader Census Study” must be placed in the tender box located in the foyer, Corporate Procurement Building (formerly known as Materials Building), Archie Gumede (Old Fort) Place, Durban by 12:00, on 30 September 2013.

The primary contact at Council is Mrs. Anneline Chetty, Programme Manager: Strategic Projects - BSTMU ([email protected] or 031-3114331). For any other queries, please contact Mrs. Lungile Ngubane ([email protected]) or 031-3114500.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

CLASSIFIEDS tendersThe place for eThekwini jobs, staff news, calls for proposals, tenders & notices

Sealed tenders, addressed to the CITY MANAGER, c/o GROUND FLOOR, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 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 indi-

cated, when tenders will be opened publicly. Specifications and tender forms are obtainable from the service unit or consultants indicated SIBUSISO SITHOLE • CITY MANAGER • 2013-09-20

ETHEKWINI ELECTRICITY

Tender documents (avail-able in English) are obtain-able from eThekwini Elec-

tricity, 1 Jelf Taylor Crescent, Durban (Cashier times are from 08:00 to 15:00, Mon-days to Fridays. Closed on

public holidays)

All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 9420 (Tumo Mpetsane)

E.9087 Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of 350 MVA, 132kV XLPE cable for Klaarwater substation (R1000 non-refundable ten-der charge per document - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 25 October 2013All bidders shall make themselves or their rep-resentatives available for a compulsory bidders’ meeting which will be held on 2013-10-03. Bidders shall meet at 10:00 for 10:30 at eThekwini Electricity’s Main Executive Board-room, 1 Jelf Taylor Crescent, Durban. Bids submitted by bidders that do not attend this meeting will not be considered. Only those ten-derers who are registered with the CIDB, or are capa-ble of being registered prior to the evaluation of sub-missions, in a contractor grading designation equal to or higher than a con-tractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 6EB/6EP class of construc-tion work or higher, are eligible to tender.

ENGINEERING UNITTender documents (avail-

able in English) are ob-tainable from the Cashier,

Basement, Engineering Unit, Municipal Centre,

166 KE Masinga (Old Fort) Road, Durban

(between 08:00 and 12:30 and from 13:15 to 15:15)

1R-11056 Construction of Mabuya/Thulani Road in Inanda “A” - Ward 55 (R500 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 11 October 2013A compulsory project clarification meeting will be held at 10:30, on 2013-09-26, in the Conference Room on 2nd Floor of the Roads Provision Department Building, 30 Archie Gumede Place (formerly Old Fort Place, Durban). Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be consid-ered. Only those tenderers who are registered with the CIDB, or are capable of being registered prior to the evaluation of submissions, in a contractor grading des-ignation equal to or higher than a contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 5CE class of construction work or high-er, are eligible to tender.Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.

All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 7637 (D. van der Westhuizen).

1R-12423 Construction of low level crossing: Chris Hani Settlement, Clermont (R250 non-refundable ten-der charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 4 October 2013A compulsory site inspec-tion will be held at 10:00, on 2013-09-26, at 311 Fourth Avenue, Clermont, next to Sithengile Senior Secondary School. Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered. Only those tenderers who are regis-tered with the CIDB, or are capable of being registered prior to the evaluation of submissions, in a contrac-tor grading designation equal to or higher than a contractor grading des-ignation determined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 3CE class of construction work or high-er, are eligible to tender.Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 7325 (TG Soko).

ICC DURBANTender documents (avail-able in English) are obtain-able from ICC Durban - 45 Bram Fischer Road, 5th Floor Reception, Durban

ICCD.788/2013 Provision of specialized window cleaning for the Durban ICC (Pty) Ltd (R250 non-re-fundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory site meeting will be held at 10:00, on 2013-09-27 at the Durban ICC.All enquiries: Nicolette Na-pier: Tel. No.: 031-360 1358; email: [email protected]

CITY FLEETTender documents (available

in English) are obtainable from the Cashier, Basement, Engineering Unit, Municipal Centre, 166 KE Masinga (Old

Fort) Road, Durban (between 08:00 and 12:30 and

from 13:15 to 15:15)

CF/17/12 Provision of au-to-electrical maintenance ser-vices for a period of 36 months (R500 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 08:30 for 09:00 – 10:00, on 2013-09-30, in the 1st Floor Boardroom, 102 Jo-hannes Nkosi Street (formerly Alice Street), Durban. Entry is by means of official receipt for bid document CF/17/12 and no late comers will be allowed. Tenders submitted by ten-derers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5114 (Lungile Silangwe).

CF/32/12 Supply, delivery and fitment of windscreens,

windows and door glasses for a period of 36 months (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 10:30 for 11:00 to 12:00, on 2013-09-30 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, 102 Jo-hannes Nkosi Street (formerly Alice Street), Durban. Entry is by means of official receipt for bid document CF/32/12 and no late comers will be allowed. Tenders submitted by ten-derers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5115 (Kerznee Pillay).

CF/37/13 Supply, delivery and installation and commis-sioning of 4 ton automotive workshop hoist (Once off) (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only)Closing date: 4 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 12:30 for 13:00 to 14:00, on 2013-09-30 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, 102 Jo-hannes Nkosi Street (formerly Alice Street), Durban. Entry is by means of official receipt for bid document CF/37/13 and no late comers will be allowed. Tenders submitted by ten-derers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5113 (Happy Ngiba).

CF/44/12 Panel contract for repairs and refurbishment of auto-motors and plant diesel engine for eThekwini Munici-pality for a period of 36 months (R1000 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 8:30 for 9:00 to 10:00, on 2013-10-01 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, 102 Jo-hannes Nkosi Street (formerly Alice Street), Durban. Entry is by means of official receipt for bid document CF/44/12 and no late comers will be allowed. Tenders submitted by ten-derers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5113 (Happy Ngiba).

CF/63/13 Supply, delivery, offloading and installation of a training centre for City Fleet and Durban Transport (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only)Closing date: 04 October 2013All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5086 (Nonhlanhla Zondo).

CF/90/13 Reconditioning and repairs of petrol engines for a period of 36 months (R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 10:30 for 11:00 to 12:00, on 2013-10-01 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, 102 Jo-hannes Nkosi Street (formerly Alice Street), Durban. Entry is by means of official receipt for bid document CF/90/13 and no late comers will be allowed. Tenders submitted by ten-

derers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5113 (Happy Ngiba).

CF/91/12 Supply and delivery of pipes and hoses for a period of 36 months (R250 non-re-fundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 09:30, on 2013-10-02 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, Durban Transport Depot, City Fleet Building,102 Johannes Nkosi Street (former-ly Alice Street), Durban. Ten-ders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5086 (Nonhlanhla Zondo).

CF/92/12 Supply, delivery and fitment of exhausts for a period of 36 months (R100 non-re-fundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 13:30, on 2013-10-02 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, Durban Transport Depot, City Fleet Building, 102 Johannes Nkosi Street (former-ly Alice Street), Durban. Ten-ders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5086 (Nonhlanhla Zondo).

CF/93/12 Provision of mainte-nance for gearbox services for eThekwini Municipality for a period of 36 months (R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 14:30 for 15:00 to 16:00, on 2013-09-30 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, 102 Johannes Nkosi Street (formerly Alice Street), Durban. All bidders must produce the official receipt of payment for the bid document CF/93/12 to gain entrance to the briefing session and no late comers will be allowed entrance. Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5112 (Tejal Motilal).

CF/94/12 Provision of sup-ply, delivery and fitment of automotive wheel alignment services for the eThekwini Municipality for a period of 36 months (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 14:30, on 2013-10-02 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, Durban Transport Depot, City Fleet Building, 102 Johannes Nkosi Street (former-ly Alice Street), Durban. Ten-ders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5086 (Nonhlanhla Zondo).

CF/95/12 Provision of towing/

transport and recovery services of motor vehicles and plant for a period of 36 months (R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 13:00, on 2013-10-01 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, Durban Transport Depot, City Fleet Building, 102 Johannes Nkosi Street (former-ly Alice Street), Durban. Ten-ders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (Daya Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5086 (Nonhlanhla Zondo).

CF/96/12 Provision of supply and delivery of automotive airbrakes for a period of 36 months (R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013zA compulsory briefing session will be held at 10:30, on 2013-10-03 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, Durban Transport Depot, City Fleet Building, 102 Johannes Nkosi Street (former-ly Alice Street), Durban. Ten-ders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5086 (Nonhlanhla Zondo).

CF/98/12 Provision of cutting of keys and programming of transponder keys for a period of 36 months (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only – hard copy only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 12:30, on 2013-10-02 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, Durban Transport Depot, City Fleet Building, 102 Johannes Nkosi Street (former-ly Alice Street), Durban. Ten-ders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (D Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5086 (Nonhlanhla Zondo).

CF/102/12 Provision of certif-icate of fitness inspection ser-vices for a period of 36 months (R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaran-teed cheques only – hard copy only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing session will be held at 12:00, on 2013-10-01 in the 1st Floor Boardroom, Durban Transport Depot, City Fleet Building, 102 Johannes Nkosi Street (former-ly Alice Street), Durban. Ten-ders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 083 461 6082 (Daya Govender); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 5086 (Nonhlanhla Zondo).

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNITTender documents (avail-

able in English) are ob-tainable from the Cashier,

Basement, Engineering Unit, Municipal Centre,

166 KE Masinga (Old Fort) Road, Durban

(between 08:00 and 12:30 and from 13:15 to 15:15)

1A 12492 Implementation of the Mystery Shopper Programme for the period 2013/14 to 2015/16 (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing ses-sion will be held at 10:00, on 2013-09-26 in the Coun-cil Chamber, Pinetown Civic Centre, 60 Kings Road, Pinetown. Failure to attend will invalidate the tender.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 031-311 6247 (Musa Xaba) or 031-311 6142 (Palesa Pitso); Contractu-al: Tel. No.: 031-311 6167 (Omega Ndzimbomvu).

1F - 12243 Tender for the appointment of a Lead Arranger for the establish-ment and registration of a Domestic Medium Term Note Programme for the eThekwini Municipality for a period of 36 months (R250 non-refundable ten-der charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory briefing ses-sion will be held at 10:00, on 2013-10-03 in the Im-buia Boardroom, 1st Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street (formerly Smith Street), Durban. Tenders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend.All enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 031-311 1624 (Ebrahim Seedat); General: Tel. No.: 031-322 7188 (Nothando Mkhize).

WATER & SANITATION SERVICES

Tender documents (avail-able in English) are obtain-able from the Cashier, eThe-

kwini Water & Sanitation Customer Services Building, 133 KE Masinga Road (Next

to EWS Main Building), Durban

WS.6531 Transportation and disposal of liquid Waste Water Treatment Works sludge from Amanzimtoti and Kingsburgh WWTW to Southern WWTW (R1000 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 18 October 2013A compulsory site visit will be held on 2013-10-10, at 10:00 at Amanzimtoti Treatment Works, at 11:00 at Kingsburgh Treatment Works and at 12:00 at Southern Treatment Works Disposal Site. Tenders will not be considered from ten-derers who do not attend.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-904 3077; Fax: 031-904 3088 (Lalitha Moodley).

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