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SLINDILE MALULEKA

ETHEKWINI Mayor James Nxumalo announced on Sunday, 28 Sep-tember 2014, that

about R9.5 million has been set aside to fence, install CCTV cameras, high-mast lighting and gates at Glebe-lands Community Residen-tial Unit (CRU).The measures will help

control and monitor access to CRU, following weeks of unrest. The CRU has been plagued by fighting between rival groups. There have been allegations of illegal selling of bed spaces and rooms, which has led to the illegal eviction of tenants. From April 2014 to date, 13 tenants have been killed.KwaZulu-Natal Premier

Senzo Mchunu has com-mended the comprehensive security measures that will be implemented at the CRU by the Municipality to try to restore peace and stability. “As provincial Government,

we are here to support the interventions by the eThe-kwini Municipality. We are going to restore order and peace,” he added.The Municipality’s Speak-

er’s Office will establish a CRU Committee after com-pletion of the regularisation and verification of legal tenants. Illegal structures will be disbanded and the CRU Committee will work with the Ward Committee and officials on administra-tion issues.Nxumalo discouraged ten-

ants acting as landlords to other tenants by collecting rentals that are due to the Municipality. “We need to put an end to this crimi-nality of conflict over units, rooms and beds. Going forward, vacant rooms need to be reported to the CRU superintendent, who will then allocate a person following administrative processes,” he said.

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SOHANA SINGH

AS COMMUNITIES around the world participated in a global Peoples Climate Change March, recently, eThekwini Mayor Cllr James Nxumalo participated in an international Mayors’ meeting in New York.The meeting was convened

by the Sustainable Devel-opment Solutions Network and the global urban Sus-tainable Development Goals (SDG) campaign to discuss how cities can address the challenges of rapid urbani-sation.Cities had come together as

part of the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Summit, to outline concrete steps that will be taken over the next 15 years to achieve the proposed UN SDG 11 “to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”, which was adopted by

by the UN Open Working Group in July 2014.Ten of the world’s leading

cities shared best practice and show how sustain-able development can be achieved through partner-ships between countries, cities and regions, citizens, civil society and the private sector.Nxumalo, who is an active

member of numerous global climate change and sustainability forums, said: “Agreement on an urban SDG in 2015 will be the first signal that the world has be-gun a new journey towards sustainability – one that recognises the transforma-tive potential of the world’s cities, especially those in the global south, to restore ecological integrity, reduce inequality and increase well-being, both for the individual and the world”.

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DOS:• Turn off the taps between

washing your face, brushing teeth or shaving;

• Taking a five-minute shower a day, instead of a bath. It will consume one-third of the water used for bathing in a tub, thus saving up to 400 litres a week;

• Use low-flow showerheads, dual-flush toilet mecha-nisms and water-efficient washing machines;

• Reducing the toilet flush volume alone can save 20 percent of total water consumption. It can be done by putting a two litre soft drink bottle filled with water and a little sand to add weight into the toilet cistern;

• Fix a leaking toilet, otherwise it can waste up to 100 000 litres of water in one year;

• Use ‘grey water’, that is used water from baths, washing machines and other safe sources, to flush your toilet;

• Use a bucket rather than a hose to wash your car;

• Use a sprayer that can be turned off between spraying the car;

• Farmers must keep toxic in-secticides away from water sources and streams.

DON’TS: • Taking a bath can use

between 80 and 150 litres of water per bath;

• Kettles are not to be filled to the brim, but they should contain just enough water for your needs. That will reduce your electricity bill;

• Don’t overfill containers like cooking pots as overfilling may result in the use of more energy to heat the water;

• Using a garden hose garden hose could use as much as 30 litres of water per minute;

• Don’t flush the toilet unnec-essarily. Dispose of tissue, insects and other waste in the trash. Every time you flush the toilet, 12 litres of water is used;

• Do not overfill or excessively backwash your swimming pool;

• Do not pour paint and chemicals down the drain.

The Municipality urges residents to continue reporting illegal water connections on

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The eZasegagasini Metro is the official eThekwini Municipality publication through which rate-payers and residents are informed of news and perspectives in greater Durban. It is a forum for readers’ views and is published fortnightly on a Friday, with 400 000 copies distributed. To contact us: eZasegagasini Metro, PO Box 5588, Durban, 4000 Newsroom: 031 311 4813/ 14/15/16 Fax: 031 332 8051Reception: 031 311 [email protected]

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Nakasa’s book launched THE Municipality’s Library and Heritage Department recently laxunched the book, A Native of Nowhere, the life of Nat Nakasa” as part of the One City One Book Campaign.The campaign aims to promote and cultivate the culture of reading among eThekwini residents. Project Manager of One City One Book Campaign Thobela Ngidi said that: “This campaign seeks to promote literacy and groom future writers.”

South Durban’s green sitesTHIS year’s annual com-memoration of International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) took place at Isipingo Estuary and Cuttings Beach on Saturday, 20 September 2014, after they were nominated by the National Department of Envi-ronmental Affairs. The clean-up was supported by the Department of Envi-ronmental Affairs, eThekwini Municipality, Plastics SA, WESSA, ABI, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, and the KwaZulu-Na-tal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.

Bid to find cleaning solutionsETHEKWINI Municipality’s officials have met their Chatsworth Civic Federation counterparts to address challenges that restricts civilians from keeping their areas clean. Among other things that were raised, was the inferior quality of refuse bags, infrequent collection of refuse and general mainte-nance of verges. about keeping our areas clean.” Report any acts of illegal dumping on 031 303 8804.

Free male circumcisionTHE Municipality will conduct free male circumcision for people aged 10 years and over at Lancers Road Clinic in Durban on 4 and 11 October 2014, starting at 7am.People who come for the procedure should bring their South African IDs or birth certificate if they are minors. Boys under 18 years of age will need to produce IDs of their parents. An affidavit should be produced if the guardian’s surname does not correspond with the boy’s.Circumcision has health benefits including a 60% reduction in the risk of HIV transmission and other sexu-ally transmitted diseases.For more information, call 031 307 7023/ 031 305 774.

ROMITA HANUMAN

DURBAN’S two entities, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Inter-national Convention Centre (ICC) and uShaka Marine World are on course to meet their budget spend and record positive revenue results, according to the latest Finance and Procure-ment Committee report. The ICC and uShaka have

indicated a 100% spend on their budget and saved on expenditure. Chairperson of the Finance

and Procurement Commit-tee Councillor Fawzia Peer said: “This operating model shows that good results can be achieved through strict adherence to the business plan adopted prior to the commencement of the reporting period.”Deputy City Manager: Fi-

nance Cluster Krish Kumar said: “Strict monitoring of all inputs to the Audit Plan and strict adherence with the Municipal Finance Manage-ment Act and regulations by all officials has ensured a ‘clean audit’ status. An ‘Audit

Tracker’, which flags all issues raised by the Auditor- General during the course of the audit are vigorously followed up and resolved timeously.” In addition, uShaka Marine

World recently scooped the Lifestyle and Cultural Award and the Marine Adventure Award at the Lilizela Tour-ism Awards. The awards rec-ognise and reward tourism players and businesses that

show passion and pride as they work to deliver a world-class product and service that grows South Africa’s competitiveness as a global tourism destination.

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ICC and uShaka show positive results

PROUD RECIPIENTS: UShaka Marine World management and staff rejoicing after winning two awards at Lilizela Tourism Awards. UShaka Marine World and the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre have achied a 100% spend and saved on expenditure. Picture: SUPPLIED

What you can do to save waterSLINDILE MALULEKA

ETHEKWINI Municipality has embarked on various interventions to address the challenge of water shortage. The Municipality has a

dedicated team of staff who work tirelessly to supply wa-ter to 874 414 households. This commitment to deliver this much-needed service goes far beyond supplying water to only formal house-holds, the Municipality

also provides interim water supply to residents who live

in informal settlements. Water is life, but unfortu-nately some residents waste this precious but scarce resource.This year alone, the Munic-

ipality is reported to be los-ing about 237 million litres a day, due to water leaks and illegal connections.The Municipality urges res-

idents to continue reporting illegal water connections on 080 13 13 013

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NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

NINE budding filmmakers are set to fulfill their dreams after they were awarded grants totalling R900 000 by the Durban Film Office. The grants are for the Micro

Budget Programme, which is intended to uplift the emerging filmmakers, and

the Development Fund, which is meant to fund advanced filmmakers.The beneficiaries of the Mi-

cro Budget Film Programme are Sizwe Mkhaliphi of Zamolade Constructing and Resources for the project Mhlola, Andile Buwa of Buwa Films for Family Matters, Akhona Matyila of

Mulatto Films for A Histo-ry of Memory and Similo Gobingca of Burning Coast Films for Ports of Saints. They each received a R100 000 grant to produce their film and undergo in-depth training focusing on market-ing, sales, support, advertis-ing, product placement and sponsorship deals.

Bonie Sithebe from Durban Motion Pictures and Junaid Ahmed from Junaid Ahmed Productions CC were each awarded R250 000 in the Development Funding Pro-gramme to assist with the production of their projects which have been deemed to be commercially viable and locally and globally compet-itive. Deputy Mayor Nomvuzo

Shabalala congratulated the beneficiaries. “This is the start of many great things. We want to keep our own talent here. I’m so glad to see our Municipality’s dream being achieved in terms of making sure that we include the development component in the film industry, especially in devel-oping our own people from Durban and South Africa,” she said.Shabalala added that they

would encourage film-makers to do exchange programmes where up-and-coming artists would be able to learn from experi-enced producers.For more information on

how to benefit from the sec-ond phase of this funding, visit: www.durbanfilmoffice.com

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BENEFICIARIES: Deputy Mayor Nomvuzo Shabalala, centre, with the some of the film funding beneficiaries. From left, Philani and Bonnie Sithebe of Motion Pictures, Junaid Ahmed of Junaid Ahmed Production CC and Sizwe Mkhaliphi from Zamolade Constructing and Resources. Picture: GUGU MQADI

NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

DURBAN is poised to host the 6th Planning Africa Conference at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Con-vention (ICC), from 19-22 October.About 600 delegates from

across the African continent are expected to flock to the city for the conference, themed “Making Great Places”.Deputy Head of Develop-

ment Planning Lihle Phewa said all preparations are on track, where practitioners, academics, private consul-tants and experts will converge to exchange

knowledge and other plan-ning best practice.Phewa said the conference

would build on the out-comes of previous confer-ences relating to the role of planners and the value of planning in the develop-ment and growth of South Africa, in particular, and the African content, in general.Phewa added that hosting

the conference would ben-efit Durban businesses and boost the City’s economy as many delegates would pay for accommodation, food, use transport and patronise some of the City’s tourist attractions.

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SLINDILE MALULEKA

A DELEGATION from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, which visited eThekwini Municipality this week to learn about com-munal ablution blocks, was impressed with the model, which they will implement in informal settlements in their City.The delegation were hosted

at the eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS) Unit. They went on a tour of the various communities that benefit from the communal ablution blocks.Teddy Gounden from EWS

said after the installation of the ablution blocks, con-tinous maintenance was key to a smooth operation.“There are about 1 500 ab-

lution facilities in eThekwi-ni,” he said.The communal ablution

facilities are implemented

as an interim service in communities earmarked for development.The ablution facilities are

modified shipping contain-ers and the design model is one block per 50 house-holds, with hand basins and separate showers and toilets for men and women, as well as a storeroom for cleaning materials. There are washing facilities for clothes, urinals and overhead lighting for safety at night.Nelson Mandela Bay

Municipality Deputy Mayor Chippa Ngcolomba said eThekwini had met their expectations regarding the ablution blocks.“We already have buy-in on the concept of the ablution facilities, but we want to make sure that the project is successful. We are here to learn about the challenges and strengths of the project,” he said.

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Nelson Mandela Bay learns from City of Durban

WALKABOUT: A delegation from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality conducted site visitsto various areas with communal ablution blocks in eThekwini. Picture: GUGU MQADI

NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

DURBAN has been an-nounced by CNN Travel as the Coolest City in South Africa. Deputy Mayor of eThekwi-

ni Nomvuzo Shabalala has welcomed the announce-ment and said Durban is full of fun activities and offerings for the tourism market and boasts sub-tropical weather. Shabalala said: “We are tremendously growing in terms of tourism and the fact that we are able to attract biggest confer-ences into our City makes us cooler than ever and special. We recently won the bid to host the Routes Conference in 2016, which will tackle issues of airlines and will attract many counties in Durban,” she added.Shabalala said while the

City is happy about this accolade, it will continue working hard to leverage on the achievement. She said this showed that the City’s worldwide market-ing strategy, including the partnership with National Geographic, was working

and putting Durban on the map.CNN Travel in its compari-

son of South Africa’s tourism destinations Johannes-burg and Cape Town, said

Durban remains cool. “That’s why 1 million South Africans pack the Durban beaches every summer.” The Golden Mile beach-front, uShaka Marine World,

Moses Mabhida Stadium and Inanda Heritage Route, art counted among some of the City’s must see attrac-tions.

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Durban the Coolest City

The Golden Mile beachfront

Moses Mabhida Stadium Inanda Heritage Route

uShaka Marine World

Greening our transport system ROMITA HANUMAN

THE City is in the pro-cess of implementing the Non-Motorised Transport Plan (NMT), which is aimed at promoting cycling as an alternative to using moto-rised transport.The plan will enable users to improve their state of health, through exercis-ing while also promoting eco-friendly measures in Durban. The eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) and the Energy Office is focusing on three areas, namely: 1. Recreational: where headway has been made with regard to upgrading the City’s promenade to promote cycling. There are already visible results detected with a surge in the Green Hub trails;2. Commuters: the ETA is implementing protected cycle lanes with a large portion of routes being built. This means that commuters can collect bicycles at certain points, cy-cle to their desti-nation and leave the bicycle at the next point. One of the major planned routes is from the Durban Beachfront to the CBD

to Botanic Gardens to Flor-ida Road to Albert Park to Margaret Mncadi to uShaka Marine World.3. Competitive: the city is in consultation with different cycling clubs about differ-ent routes so that marked signage can be introduced for the City to promote the sport of cycling.Deputy Head: Road Systems Management Carlos Esteves said: “During the 2010 Fifa World Cup, we received many queries from interna-tional visitors about cycling within the City. “We then consulted with various people and even-tually received R15 million from a German bank to build the necessary infra-structure.”Esteves said that the NMT also meant saving. “The financial implications are decreased because it saves the commuter money that

they would have spent on petrol. We also want to

promote the City as an eco-friendly place and urge businesses to come on board.

We want people to see the City and its attractions, as

well keeping fit at the same time,” said Esteves.

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TRANSPORT MONTH ETHEKWINI TRANSPORT

EThekwini rolls out world-class transport

GUGU MDLALOSE

MAYOR James Nxumalo said eThekwini Municipality is doing its best to ensure that citizens enjoy a safe, afford-able, reliable and accessible

transport system. One of the main aspects

that contribute to econom-ic growth in a developing country and city is through its transport system. Over the years, the Mu-

nicipality has worked hard to achieve the objective of providing a world-class transport system. Nxumalo said eThekwini

has learnt a lot from the mistakes made by other

With October being Transport Month, five Muvo smartcard holders share their experiences of recharging their bus fare in the Muvo Kiosks in the Durban city centre. Lindani Nsindane asked them, while Vumokwakhe Gazu took the pictures

SHARON MOSEY (58) “It’s been a few months since I started using the Muvo Smart Card and all I have experienced is pure joy. The smart card is very easy to manage and very convenient because you can control the use of your card

use, unlike the coupon that was used previously before the inception of the smart card. The card is manage-able and I can depend on it. The card was issued free of charge and we only pay for fares that we need.”

NELISIWE HLELA (58) “I love the new Muvo Smart

Card and with all its func-tionalities it is the best thing that has ever happened on public transport here in Durban. The card doesn’t even expire like the coupon. The Municipal buses have always been my best mode of transport, sometime the coupon would get wet and worn out which means you can no longer use that coupon because the driver cannot see the writing in it but with the Smart Card it different because it is very hard. “The Muvo card is also very

safe now because as old as we are we don’t get to carry cash with us anymore the money get loaded into the card.

It also has a long life span.”

SIMON NGOBESE (25) “I am very comfortable

with the Muvo Smart Card this card makes life very easy and moving around the city and going home the smart card allows me to add as much weeks as I would

love unlike the coupon that where you were only able to get only for two weeks and it would lapse if even if you haven’t exhausted your dates but the card is not like that the days you pay for never lapse.”

NOKULUNGA

MAKHATHINI (36) “I can’t stress enough the

gratitude I have for the inception of the Muvo Smart Card. The card is very reliable, convenient and easy to use. Previously we would queue up at the bus door so that the driver could punch the coupons. Now we just swipe the Smart Card ourselves and we don’t have to stand in the sun or rain. We simply swipe and get into the bus.“The Smart Card is also

easy to carry you just slot it in your wallet with all your cards that you have so you can’t lose it easily. The card is very reliable.”

cities when they imple-mented their transport systems.He said the sustainable

economic growth of the city was also dependent on the transport system. “There is a lot of work that

has been put in the public transport system to ensure a world-class transport system. We saw the devel-opment of the People Mover Buses, the disabled were provided with the dial-a-ride programme and the traffic congestion decreased on Warwick Junction due to the upgrade and construc-tion done in the area,” said Nxumalo.He said the city is currently

focusing on the Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network plan to ensure that residents of the City receive a world-class transport system.A R20 billion transforma-

tion of Durban’s public transport system is ex-pected to connect 600 000 commuters across the city to nine public transport corridors. The network will integrate

bus, rail and taxi transpor-tation. The aim is to offer reliable and cheap commut-er transport. It will ensure that passen-

gers wait no longer than 10 minutes during peak peri-ods and 30 minutes during off-peak periods. In future the City will

ensure that every resident, school going children, workers and the elderly in Durban will be able get onto reliable public transport from outside their home all the way to their destination knowing that it is it safe.

Muvo SmartCard revolutionises public transport

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Councillor Nigel Gumede cycles to his destination in an effort to promote healthier living. Picture: GUGU MQADI

MAZE: EThekwini Municipality is working towards a safe, reliable and acessi-ble transport system to be enjoyed by residents. Dumisani Makhaye Bridge, above, is part of the road infrastructure upgrade. Picture: GUGU MQADI

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Moving right ahead

UNAUTHORISED POINTSMAN: The public is discour-aged from paying illegal traffic controllers. Picture: GUGU MQADI

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TRANSPORT MONTH ETHEKWINI TRANSPORT

Motorists urged to report dysfunctional traffic lights

Pay your fines and avoid prosecution

SLINDILE MALULEKA

ETHEKWINI Transport Authority (ETA) has training sessions in the pipeline for taxi drivers, conductors and operators, to prepare them for the migration of the current transport system to Go Durban!ETA is currently working on

a Public Transport Develop-ment Strategy to assist the public transport industry to operate smoothly and professionally.Shadrack Nxumalo, the

Project Executive at ETA

Public Transport Law En-forcement, Safety and Com-pliance, said the training would focus on all public transport drivers for buses, minibus taxis and metered taxis.The objective of the train-

ing is defensive driving, to minimise accidents on our roads and enhance custom-er care. The training ses-sions, which began in 2012, led to an establishment of a drivers’ association that addresses isssues and chal-lenges that affect them in their work.“While training,

we have decided to establish a monitoring system to keep a close eye on the outcomes and we are seeing an im-provement because we get requests from other drivers who want to participate in the training,” Nxumalo said.He said drivers had become ambassadors of the training and the training strength-ened the relationship be-tween the drivers and ETA. The drivers are trained un-der the themes awareness, lifestyle, efficiency, respon-sibility and team work.

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ROMITA HANUMAN

MOTORISTS are urged to take advantage of the 50% discount amnesty on traffic fines. It means that if you pay within 30 days, you will pay half of what you owe. Also, if you have fines before 1 December 2012, and have still not paid, you can still qualify. Senior Manager at Metro Police Fines Section Rajen Reddy said: “We are

making it conve-nient for those with fines to only pay half of what they owe.”Metro Police are cracking down on those

who have outstanding fines that are in “warrant” status. Reddy said: “Since the beginning of this year, we have executed over 14 000 warrants.”Metro Police vehicles will soon be fitted with number plate recognition systems, which means a motorist with a fine can be identified by the device installed in the Metro Police vehicle. [email protected]

Training for taxi drivers, conductors and operators

SLINDILE MALULEKA

ETHEKWINI Transport Au-thority (ETA) has called on residents to report broken or faulty robots so that they can be attended to imme-diately to minimise traffic congestion and accidents.ETA uses a 24-hour system

to report dysfunctional robot through the eThekwi-ni Water and Sanitation call centre, which logs the report on the fault management system that is constantly monitored.Senior Manager of In-

stallation of Works at ETA Ashvir Harcharan said the turnaround time for fixing a traffic lights depends on the type of fault.“Most faults are fixed

within an hour of being reported. The common faults include twisted heads and flashing robots. Some faults, like a knocked down pole, may take longer due to material procurement and civil work,” he said.Metro Police spokesper-

son Senior Superintendent Eugene Msomi issued a

warning to motorists. He said they should refrain

from rewarding illegal traffic controllers at dysfunctional robots. “There are record-ed cases where some of these individuals have been caught interfering with the traffic control box. They have been charged with damaging Council prop-erty. If the robots are not working, the international standard practice is to treat affected intersections as a four-way stop,” he said.

Meanwhile, roads within eThekwini Municipality are undergoing rehabilitation. The project which will con-tinue until June 2016.The two-year programme,

valued at about R110 billion, entails the refurbishment of roads to improve riding quality and strengthening existing road layers to carry current and future traffic.• To report defective or damaged robots, call 0800 333 467.

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THE R916 million up-grading of the N2/Mount Edgecombe interchange is the biggest construction project undertaken by the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) in the province.Sanral’s Eastern Region

spokesperson Corne Roux said that due to the expan-sion of Umhlanga, La Lucia Ridge and Cornubia the interchange was experienc-ing major traffic congestion with vehicles backing up on the M41 and onto the N2 in peak hours. Roux said: “An additional

40 000 vehicles enter or leave the N2 from the M41, daily resulting in substantial queuing of vehicles during the day. The existing inter-change is being upgraded to a four-level interchange facility that will provide at least two lanes on each of the major movements. The upgrade includes the im-plementation of directional ramps which will eliminate the need for controlled signalisation, ensuring free flow of traffic in all direc-tions. Once complete is will be a free-flow systems interchange very similar to how the current EB Cloete (Spaghetti Junction) on the N2/N3 currently operates.” To ensure the safety of

pedestrians, a pedestrian

bridge will be constructed over the N2. Sanral reports that it will be the longest incrementally launched bridge in the country stand-ing in at 26m high and 947m in length. The three-year project,

which started in April 2013, has significantly boosted the City’s economy and employment through the training of local labour, appointment of contractors and the purchasing of ma-terials from predominantly local suppliers.N2/Umgeni Road Inter-

changeAll road improvements on

the R512 Umgeni Road/N2 intersection to the M19 is forecast to be completed in February 2015. So far about 394 local labour has been employed with an estimated earning of over R20 million. Small, medium and micro enterprises are set to make over R15 million.State-of-the-art flyovers,

pedestrians bridges and road widening is under way at the interchange north of the Spaghetti Junction inter-change, which leads traffic west towards Reservoir Hills and Pinetown. This major road arterial route will ease traffic to Springfield Park and King Shaka Internation-al Airport.

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Building bridges to improve traffic

In celebration of Transport Month we look at the highlights of the City’s transport infrastructure programmes in the past 20 years in ensuring a reliable, safe and sustainable network

508 municipal buses transport commuters in and around our City 586km of new sidewalks have been con-structed since 2003.

586km of new sidewalks have been constructed since 2003.

6762km of roads have been maintaned by the Munici-pality since 2003

10 Dial-a-Ride buses pro-vide door-to-door service for disabled commuters

586km of new sidewalks have been constructed since 2003.


NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

DEPUTY Mayor Nomvuzo Shabalala has encour-aged prospective business people to abandon negative tendencies and perceptions about the need to be well connected in order to suc-ceed in business. She was speaking during

the closing of the three days of Durban Business Fair (DBF) which took place at Durban exhibition Centre and attracted more than 12 000 visitors including international participants.She said instead of listen-

ing to doomsayers budding entrepreneurs should rather focus on innovative ways of making their business ideas work by attending training workshops and accessing opportunities offered by platforms like the DBF.Shabalala said: “It is wrong

for an individual to speak negatively and influence others because of his/her own fears. There are many examples of successful business people who have succeeded without being well connected, but through hard work and persever-ance.”Shabalala said she was

encouraged by the increase in youth participation in the Fair, including Andile Pascalia Mbatha of Flourish

Image Consultancy. Mbatha was named the Best Stand Winner and won a chance to exhibit her products free of charge during 2015 and 2016 DBF, free membership of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, R3 000 worth of business promotional items of her choice and a chance to showcase her products in any national/international business exhibition of her choice.Mbatha said: “My company

is just one year and a few months old, but has gained extensive exposure and new clients through such platforms since.“I also participated in the

regional Business Fair.”Shabalala said Mbatha’s

story should serve as an inspiration for others.The programme for the

Fair included the hosting of numerous of seminars that were aimed at developing small businesses skills and knowledge, as well as par-ticipation by international investors.Meanwhile, the introduc-

tion of the first Durban Business Fair Awards has been hailed by entrepre-neurs and business bodies as it was seen as a greatest tool to encourage innova-tion in [email protected]

JESSIE SINGH

THE KwaZulu-Natal Fashion Council (KZNFC) has nego-tiated for 10 local fashion designers to have their gar-ments displayed in Khasav, a couture boutique at King Shaka International Airport.The store previously

imported about 98% of its clothing, but recently opened up a section of its floor to stock and support local designers. KZNFC Acting Programme Director Shavera Sayed said since 2009 the fashion council had been instrumental in creating opportunities for local designers. “Our core mandate remains provid-ing support to the fashion design sector in the prov-ince through the delivery of strategic programmes.”

NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

THE clothing and textile industry has the potential to create thousands of permanent jobs and reduce poverty if more effort is put towards developing the industry to boost manufac-turing. Deputy Mayor and

Chairperson of Economic Development and Plan-ning Committee Nomvuzo

Shabalala said the Govern-ment will do everything in its power to revive the textile industry because it has demonstrated its potential to create jobs. “We want to revive all those clothing firms that were closed because we believe that this industry will contribute markedly to the City’s economy and create employment.’’ she said.Addressing role players and

captains of industry during the Economic Development and Growth in eThekwini (EDGE) Seminar, Chief Executive Officer of Celrose and Eddels Group John Comley said his compa-ny had to adapt to tough economic conditions that resulted in many shoe and clothing manufacturers shutting down and thou-sands of jobs being [email protected]


Fair advice for small businesses

NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

NON-compliance with the National Building Regu-lations and Standard Acts was identified as the major challenge that results in the collapse of buildings during the 5th Building Control Officers’ Convention held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Inter-national Convention Centre (ICC) last week.The aim of the conference

was for industry role players to carefully analyse the Building Act that was gazett-ed in 1977 to make it current and tighten gaps so that people who do not comply know that they face serious charges.Deputy Chairperson of

Economic Development

and Planning Committee Councillor Collin Gaillard said the conference came at the right time after the country had just experi-enced disasters such as the Tongaat Mall collapse and church building collapse in Nigeria, where South Afri-cans were involved, which must be avoided in future.Chief Director at the

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Dr Tshenge Demana said when the Act was promulgated the country only had a few Mu-nicipalities and the num-ber has now reached 278, which means the Act must be implemented across the country to ensure safety and prevent the loss of lives.“It is crucial for all builders

to adhere to the Act or else they will be punished hard. As a nation we can’t keep on burying people because most of the collapsing building cases are due to greediness by not using quality material because they want to save.”Demana said before any

building construction began, the design plan must be approved by the local authority. The South African Council for the Architectural Profession must check if the builder is registered or in good standing. A close link between DTI and local councillors was suggested to monitor if every build-ing construction taking place has been approved. [email protected]

ALL THE ACTION: Some of the activities that took place at the Durban Business Fair 2014. From top left clockwise, chefs conjure up their culinary magic, an exhibitor demonstrates how her gas cylinder prod-uct works, Deputy Mayor Nomvuzo Shabalala with the three exhibitors who won great prizes.

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FINE GARMENTS: Khasav, a couture boutique at King Shaka International Airport, has opened its doors to budding fashion designers to showcase their garments. Picture: JESSIE SINGH

Builders urged to comply Local fashion labels now on sale at King Shaka Airport

Plans to revive clothing industry

CONSTRUCTION: Builders are urged to comply with the National Building Regulation Act to reduce the high incidences of the buildings that collapse and results to many deaths. Picture: GUGU MQADI



ROMITA HANUMAN

MAYOR James Nxumalo has pledged the City’s support to the Ntuzuma bus accident victims and their families. The accident occurred on 23 September in the vicinity of the Bridge City Shopping Mall. The Durban Transport Bus

was en route from Ntuzuma to the City Centre. Four people died in the ac-

cident and 47 were injured. Some of the injured were treated at different hospi-tals around the City, while others were treated and discharged at neighbouring clinics.

Nxumalo said: “On behalf of eThekwini Municipality, I extend sincere condolences to the victims and affected families. At this stage, the cause of the accident is being investigated. We will look into what assistance we can provide the families.”Councillor Nigel Gumede,

Deputy City Manager Musa Gumede and a delegation that included bus compa-ny Tansnat officials visited victims at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Phoenix on the day of the accident. Coun-cillor Gumede said: “It is unfortunate that there were fatalities and we will be focusing on the families that

have lost their loved ones.” The Executive Commit-

tee recommended that the eThekwini Transport Authority work closely with Tansnat to consult families and provide necessary assis-tance with regard to funeral arrangements. Tansnat General Manager

John Wilkinson said: “The incident is regrettable and we send out our heartfelt sympathies. Once the inves-tigation has been concluded and the cause of the acci-dent has been determined, appropriate action will be taken.”

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Science shapes the future of our youth

City to the rescue of crash victims

SISANDA MAVATULANA

SCIENCE plays an import-ant role in future develop-ments of the globe. This was said during the

Magqubu Ntombela-Ian Player Annual Lecture, un-der the theme “Science and Sustainable Development Goals”, on Tuesday, 23 Sep-tember 2014. The Durban Natural Science Museum hosted the Lecture delivered by the CEO of South African National Biodiversity Insti-tute, Dr Tanya Abrahamse.She emphasized that

science plays an important role in future developments

of the globe. She said that science needs to be more accessible and urged par-ents to motivate their chil-dren to do science studies, as this is a scarce skill. “As scientists, we need to

make information readily available for students and communities to do research and learn more about science and sustainable living. Scientists should be willing to share information to ensure effective deci-sion-making about issues that affect us globally.” said Abrahamse. Head of Parks, Recreation

and Culture Thembinko-

si Ngcobo said that the lecture provided a forum for thought leaders in biodiver-sity conservation and social science to engage on issues related to the environment, culture and social cohesion. “For us to achieve social co-

hesion in accordance with our Integrated Development Plan, the Municipality has initiated several pro-grammes in key areas such as education, green econo-my, town planning mech-anisms and public-private partnership,” said Ngcobo.

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WE CARE: Councillor Nigel Gumede and Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services Cluster, Dr Musa Gumede while visiting victims at Mahat-ma Gandhi Hospital. Picture: ROMITA HANUMAN

MOTIVATOR: CEO of South African National Biodiversity Institute Tanya Abrahamse emphasised the importance of science in the lives of learners.

Picture: SISANDA MAVATULANA

THE MUNICIPALITY would like to inform all customers that there may be a delay in receipt of their monthly billing via post due to the unprotected strike action at Durmail. Customers are encour-

aged to register to receive their bill by email viahttp://eservices.durban.gov.za/frmHome.aspx to make pay-ments and to check account balances. One of the following meth-

ods can be used to make payments: Call in: At any one of own

Customer Service Centres and pay, particularly if are already late with your payment.Customer Service Cen-

tres open at 09:00 as opposed to 07:30 on every 3rd Wednesday of the

mouth and Florence Mkhize Building Customer Centre every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Easy Pay: Pay at any retail

outlet providing the Easy Pay facility. Cheques ten-dered to be made payable to the relevant retailer. Simply take in your previous month’s bill as reference. Direct Debit: the simplest

and safest way. Obtain an application form from us.

By Credit /Debit Card: This facility is available at all Easy Pay out lets and through our Website. Please note that card payments are limited to R2500 per account per month. By Electronic Transfer.

(Internet, ATM or Telephone Banking)Bank: Standard BankBranch: Kings mead,

DurbanAccount Name: EThekwini

MunicipalityAccount Number:

050134116*It is vitally important that

you quote your bill account number as reference Customers can also

contact Revline on [email protected] for more information or Call Centre on 031 324 5000

A NEW Electricity Customer Service Centre in uMhlanga was yesterday open to the public offering an improved service to residents while saving taxpayers’ transport costs. Residents from Umhlanga,

Durban North, Phoenix, Mt Edgecombe areas have over the years been without the Electricity Customer Service Centre. However, they have been serviced by Besters and Jelf Taylor Crescent Centres. The new centre is situated

in Manhattan House, 15 Twilight Drive near Gateway Shopping Centre opened its doors to the public to bring government information and services closer to where people live. Head of Electricity Sandile

Maphumulo said the centre will bring relief to the resi-dents of the Northern areas as they will not have to trav-el to the city centre for their electricity-related matters. “The Centre will not only provide assistance to resi-dents living in the Northern areas, but to all customers from other areas,” said Ma-phumulo. The Customer Centr is

open weekdays everyday from 07.30am to 15.30pm. It will also be opened on Sat-

urdays from 08h00 to11h30. Residents will be able

to access a broad range of services at the Centre, including:• New Applications;• Upgrade and Pre-Paid

Applications;• Application Queries;• Account Queries;• Advice on debt manage-

ment;

• Technical Advice to pub-lic, electrical contractors and industry;

• Meter Reading Queries/Appointments;

• High Consumption In-vestigations;

• Cashiering Facilities/ Account Payments

• All electrification proj-ects.

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New Electricity Customer Service Centre for uMhlanga

CONVENIENCE: The new Electricity Customer Care Centre in Manhattan House, 15 Twilight Drive, near Gateway Shopping Centre, in Umhlanga has opened its doors to the public. Picture: GUGU MQADI

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STAKEHOLDERS recently met at the Assagay Hotel for the Cato Ridge Indaba to assess the short- to medi-um-term growth potential for Cato Ridge. They committed to work together in the development of plans for Cato Ridge, given its strategic location within the Presidential in-frastructure corridor linking Durban to Gauteng known as Strategic Infrastructure Project Two (SIP 2 Corridor).The stakeholders included

the Municipality, Transnet, South African National Roads Agency, Provincial Department of Transport, the Office of the Premier, Passenger Rail Association of South Africa and private investors.SIP2 is regarded proba-

bly as the most important corridor in the country with 80% of all goods entering and leaving the country going through the ports of Durban and Richards Bay. Only 30% of containers go to Gauteng and 70% of goods are destuffed at the Port of Durban, which

motivated the idea of the establishment of a “Freight and Logistics Intermodal Hub” between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.Acting Deputy City Man-

ager of Economic Develop-ment and Planning Musa Mbhele emphasised the importance of proper plan-ning for the development of the area to ensure that it happens in an orderly man-ner. “Alignment must take place between the National and Provincial governments, private sectors, eThekwini in finalising the Cato Ridge development plan to tackle the challenge of unemploy-ment and infrastructure development.”It was agreed that by the

end of November 2014 phase one of the SIP2 corridor plans must be finalised and the Cato Ridge Local Area Plan (LAP) will be revisited to ensure that it was in line with the current national and provincial initiatives. The current LAP was developed and adopted by Council before the decla-ration of SIP2.

Dry Port for Cato Ridge

JESSIE SINGH

THE City’s Integrity and In-vestigations Unit (CIIU) has stepped up its awareness campaign to alert jobseek-ers about bogus recruitment officers soliciting payment in exchange for Municipal jobs. The CIIU team met

job-seekers outside Shell House on Anton Lembede Street where Municipal job application forms are hand delivered to explain the process to people seeking employment. Over the next few weeks, they will be visiting other Municipal em-ployment centres as well.Manager at the CIIU Zonke

Mhlongo stressed that asking people to pay for jobs is fraudulent and must be reported. “As local govern-ment, the Municipality does not charge a fee in exchange for jobs. The process is simple: you apply for a post, which is free of charge. If you are short-listed for an

interview, it is based on your qualifications and the spe-cific job requirements, there is no payment involved.” said Mhlongo. “The Municipality is

concerned about the high number of cases that are reported and would like to remind people that this is a criminal act that needs to be reported. The scam was investigated by the CIIU and although arrests have been made, others are still continuing to prey on the unemployed:” said Unit Head Mbuso Ngcobo. The CIIU reported that

some suspects have been caught wearing clothes branded with the eThe-kwini Municipality logos, but it has been established that were not Municipal employees. You can visit us at: 10th Floor, Rennies House, 41 Margaret Mncadi, Avenue, Durban. Hotline – 0800 20 20 20 (tollfree). Email: [email protected]

VUYO NDLOVU

AS PART of the Municipali-ty’s mandate to uphold the right to a clean environ-ment, improve and monitor air pollution in the City, Council is in the process of reviewing the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP).Deputy Head of Pollution

Control and Risk Manage-ment Neil Larratt said that the plan was meant to assist the Municipality to achieve air quality management goals in a structured, co-or-dinated and measured way.Laratt said: “The plan helps

us improve on air quality where required and main-tain a status of good air quality in areas where this has been achieved, identify and reduce the negative impacts that air pollution

has on people’s health, address the effects of emis-sions from sources such as industry, transportation, residential fuel burning and agriculture, give effect to best practice in air quality management and describe how implementation will be effected and measured.”Active public participation

is encouraged. Interested residents can register on www.projectsa.co.za/aqmp, where they will be able to make an input about the plan.Residents are also encour-

aged to be part of the public meetings to be held in var-ious regions of the Munici-pality. Dates and venues will be communicated via the media once they have been confirmed.Chairperson of the Com-

munity and Emergency Ser-vices Committee Councillor Zandile Gumede said that the City was committed to working with communities affected by pollution. “We welcome community

activism in advocating for a healthy environment. We call on all stakeholders to work closely with the City in ensuring that we respond timeously to any incidences that may pose danger to their quality of life. The City will continue to invest in ensuring that our Air Quality Monitoring Department is adequately equipped and resourced to fulfill its man-date,” said Gumede.For more information on

the project, visit: www.projectsa.co.za/aqmp or call 031 262 3265.

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City warns of job scamsters

ROMITA HANUMAN

COMMUNITY and civil society engagement was highlighted at a recent stakeholder meeting held at the Albert Luthuli Hall recently. The aim was to find

solutions to challenges of crime and drug abuse. MEC for Transport Community Safety and Liaison Willies Mchunu set the tone with a truism, saying: “The Gov-ernment cannot work alone. We need the assistance of the community to fight the scourge of crime and drug abuse.”The MEC was taken on a

tour of crime hot spots that included King Dinuzulu Park, on the Lower Berea. He was briefed on the City’s Qalakabusha Intervention programme, which aims to rehabilitate people living on the streets and integrate them back into the commu-nity. Head of the Safer Cities

Unit Martin Xaba said: “We did screening and referred them to the Department of Social Development department and other organisations. The Home Affairs Department came on board to assist with identity documents and some were reunited with their families while others were placed in rehabilitation programmes.” Carrying the theme “Unite

and act together against crime”, the MEC said that a concerted effort and a proper structures are the way to go. “Social ills have to be fought at community level. Families of criminals need to come forward and allow us to assist.” Possible solutions included commu-nity level structures chaired by an Executive Committee Member, strengthening of Ward Safety Committees and closer relationships between the community, Government and law en-forcement agencies.

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Acting together against criminality

Municipality reviews air quality management plan

Things that contribute to air pollutionALL citizens, including

business, agricultural sector, motorists and homeowners have a role to play in ensuring that air pollution in the City is minimised. Here are some of tips on how

you can contribute towards a clean environment:•Burning of items like house-

hold and garden refuse. Rather put them in a plastic bag for them to be properly disposed of;

•Vehicles emit gases that are not good for the environ-ment. Motorists should regularly have their vehicles serviced, drive in groups, walk or ride the bicycle to work;

•Household chemicals should be stored in sealable containers to ensure that the fumes do not escape into the air;

•Plant more trees as they help to keep the environ-ment clean; Recycle; Use energyefficientlightbulbsand switch off appliances and lights when not in use;

•Keeptyresproperlyinflatedand aligned;

•InSummer,fillgastankduring cooler evening hours to cut down on evaporation;

•Avoid spilling gas and don’t “top off” the tank. Replace gas tank cap tightly;

•Connect your outdoor lights to a timer or use solar lighting;

•Wash clothes with warm or cold water, instead of hot.

•Avoid smoking.

The Municipality is in the process of reviewing the Air Quality Management Plan, which will be a guide in the monitoring and regulation of effects of air pollution. Picture: JESSIE SINGH

THUMBS-DOWN: The City’s Integrity and Investiga-tions Unit Manager Zonke Mhlongo says Municipal jobs are not for sale. Picture: JESSIE SINGH

TACKLING ISSUES: MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu delivers his keynote address at Albert Luthuli Hall. Picture: ROMITA HANUMAN

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OPINIONS and LETTERS 03 October - 16 October 2014

LETTERS

Send your letters to: The Editor, Letters, PO Box 5588, Durban, 4000; or email: [email protected] reserve the right to edit and shorten letters.

This Lane was Made for Us

CYCLING LANE: As we celebrate Transport Month in October, eThekwini Municipality can lay claim to having a world-class transport system that accommodates all road users. The Mu-nicipality is proactive in its efforts to promote the use of non-motorised transport by playing its part in ensuring that the City’s residents reduce their carbon footprint. Durban’s Blue Lagoon, on the revamped Beachfront, does not only cater for motorists, but also provides a well-deserved cyclists on the dedicated cylists’ lane. Users of motorised transport are urged to respect the right of cyclists. Picture: GUGU MQADI

IMPORTANT NUMBERSTHANK you to the beach cleaners on uShaka and Durban Underwater Club beach. Early one morning while walking my dog and running around with her, I lost my car keys. Anxious, I walked up and down looking for them. I asked at the clubs on the beach.

I found out that one of the cleaners had handed my car keys in at the Durban Underwater Club. From the depths of my heart, thank you very much for employing honest people. One of the reasons Durban has

word-class beaches is that it has top-class crew taking care of them.

Colleen JacobsDurban

Our beaches are best kept to preserve an enabling environment for all citizens thus creating a better quality of life for all. We appreciate having honest and

understanding people in our society. Well done to the cleaner who found the car keys!

Editor

Durban’s beaches are staffed by honest workers

Thumbs-up to Durban Solid Waste

TWO weeks ago leader-ship of different spheres of Government were summoned to Gallagher Convention Centre, in Gauteng by His Excel-lency, President Jacob Zuma for the Presiden-tial Local Government Summit. The Summit marked the launch of the Back to Basics campaign, under the theme: “Serving our Communities better”. At the summit, Municipalities agreed on a statement of intent whereby we recommitted ourselves to speed up service delivery through getting the basics right. This campaign is based on five

measurable pillars, namely put-ting people first; delivering basic services; good governance; sound financial management and build-ing capacity.In his message President Zuma

said: “Local government exists to serve the people. That is the bottom line. In this regard, Munic-ipalities must take more decisive action to involve communities and community organisations in the matters of local government.”The City’s service delivery record

speaks for itself and we continue to scoop service delivery awards in the fields of human settlements, water and sanitation, waste management, environmental protection, as well as finance and good governance. These awards include the Govan Mbeki Hu-man Settlements Awards, 2014 Stockholm Industry Water Award, Green Drop Award, first prize for technical excellence for the Elec-tron Waste Management Facility, Durban Green Corridor winning the KZN Top Business Awards for Public-Private Partnership of the Year, to mention a few. Most importantly,

our financial management remain one of the best in the country after we achieved the highest collection rate over the past three consecu-tive years and over 100 percent

spend on our capital budget. These awards and achievements indicate our strong service delivery record and good pros-pects for sustainability. We have now set ourselves a

target of delivering these services at an even faster pace, hence we welcome this initiative of reinvig-orating local government, which is the sphere of government closest to the people and an implement-er of basic service delivery such as water, sanitation, electricity, housing, refuse removal and local economic development.I urge all eThekwini residents to

support us in creating a respon-sive local government by raising issues they feel still need to be addressed by Government, as well as taking responsibility by doing basic things like cleaning our yards and immediate verg-es, not littering and taking care of the environments within our communities and backyards. They must participate fully in commu-nity structures like community policing forums, ward committees and war rooms in order to identify cases that require immediate government intervention. This will assist in fast-tracking the deliv-ery of basic services to our most needy citizens. Local government is everybody’s

business. We must respond posi-tively to President Zuma’s call “to make people’s experience of local government a pleasant one”.

Recommitting to service delivery

James NxumaloeThekwini Mayor

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10th Floor, 41 Margaret Mcadi Avenue Durban 4001

Report all acts of fraud corruption, maladministration and human rights violations in the Municipality to the City Integrity and Investi-gations Unit. Make sure you do the right thing even when nobody is watching and help us rid the city of corruption.

I WISH to thank DSW for keeping me and my neighbours updated all the time in our road. How lovely it was to see two well turned-out courteous people interested in what they are doing. Thank you for the magazine called

Edu-self, which I found helpful and enlightening. For example, one recy-cled bottle saves enough energy to make five cups of tea. My daughter and a teacher found this fact inter-esting to pass on to other pupils.Out of all the Municipal depart-

ments, in my opinion and judging by letters to the newspapers from time to time, this department functions really well. One phone call brings results, which

is quite astounding. A servitude running through Cohen Road to Helen Joseph is often used by car guards as a toilet. Calls to the Health Department yield no results and even to the emails we send them, but a phone call to DSW saves the day. A high-pressure water truck every now and then is dispatched to clean on the days when the stench is unbearable with clouds of flies in the area. There is a restaurant close by and that causes a severe health hazard.I cannot praise your department

enough and the gentlemen who collect waste on Mondays are so courteous, as is the truck driver. During these times, when one can

actually “get away” with doing the least, they go out of their way to make life cleaner and easier, which we are all grateful for.

Jacqueline Botha20 Cohen Road

Glenwood

Thank you for your letter. DSW employees are very dedicated and committed to keeping our City clean at all times. They are the champions of the

Clean my City programme, which Mayor James Nxumalo is so passion-ate about.

Editor


JESSIE SINGH

IN ITS efforts to radically curb substance abuse and create a drug-free, eThekwini Municipality has numerous ongoing sporting programmes aimed at helping its youth participate and excel in sport.Last week, about 200 Cato Manor

young soccerites benefitted from one such programme by partici-pating in a “Sports Against Drug Abuse” soccer tournament. It was hosted by various Municipal departments.Cato Manor Area-Based Man-

agement (ABM) Municipal Social Development Manager Khanyisile Msweli said the initial planning for the Sports Against Drugs event began in June 2014 after local youth had contacted the ABM for assistance to fight drug abuse in the area. Safer Cities, the Inner City

Thekwini Regeneration and

Urban Management Programme, Community Participation and Action Support and the Provincial Department of Social Develop-ment were part of the planning committee that arranged for the eight teams to play in two fixture categories, the Under 17 (U-17) and Open Team. Msweli said: “We are encouraging

young people to be future focused and promoting healthy living. This sporting event is just the begin-ning. Community members have come

forward to speak about personal drug-related issues and want sup-port for affected family.”Wining coach and Ward 101

resident Afro Mlindazwa, who coaches the U-17 team Mthathe, praised youngsters intent on bet-tering their lives. He encouraged people to take up

mentoring roles in their commu-nities.

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Cato Manor youngsters win war against drugs

SPORTSMETROe z a s e g a g a s i n i

JUBILANT: Under 17 team Mthathe celebrate with Cato Manor Area-Based Management Social Development Manager Kh-anyisile Msweli after participating in a ‘Sports Against Drugs Abuse’ soccer tournament. Picture: JESSIE SINGH

SIMPHIWE DLAMINI

DURBAN will once again take the centre stage as it hosts the oldest classic cycle race in South Africa, the Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic on Sunday, 12 October 2014.The much anticipated race will

start with the main 106 km cycle challenge from Pietermaritzburg City Hall to Durban’s Suncoast

Casino. Last year the Mayor James Nxumalo and Premier of Western Cape Helen Zille participated in the race.Amashova have recently become

part of the Union Cycliste Interna-tionale (UCI) World Cycling Tour, which is sure to attract top-seeded national and international riders, giving the race the international appeal.Head of Business Support,

Tourism and Markets Unit Philip Sithole said the City’s decision to support the event is in light of the race now being sanctioned as an UCI-accredited event.“This means that it can be used

as a qualifier for other big inter-national races, including Tour de France. With the status of the event being elevated to an inter-national ranking, the event will not only attract local and national riders, but will also appeal to in-ternational riders, as well as earn the national status it deserves,” said Sithole.For little ones who can’t ride

in the main races, there will be the Minishova on Saturday, 11 October at 7:30am for 5km and the 1km race at 8:30am. Racing will start at Sunkist Beach in Durban. Registration will take place at

Suncoast from Thursday, 9 Octo-ber, to Saturday, 11 October 2014.

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Classic cycle race for City

WINNER: Nolan Hoffman crosses the finishing line in the Men’s elite race in Durban. Picture: SUPPLIED

AMBASSADORS: City Councillors were all smiles after playing to a draw against Windhoek Municipality. Picture: THEMBA KHUMALO

MIND GAMES: Young players taking part during the World Youth Chess Championship at Inkosi Chief Albert Luthuli Convention Centre.Picture: NONDUDUZO NGCONGO

NONDUDUZO NGCONGO and SISANDA MAVATULANA

THE growth in confidence and experience gained by the KwaZu-lu-Natal Chess Team during the recent World Youth Chess Cham-pionship held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre is a clear indication that the Province can produce many stars if given an opportunity.This was the message from

President of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Chess Association Sandile Xulu praising the efforts and hard work displayed by the 28-strong KZN Team from Under 8 to Under 20 categories during the 10 days of the tournament. “For most of these players, it

was the first time that they were competing with top international players since they couldn’t afford to attend such tournament in the past when they were held in other countries due to shortage of finance. “At first they were very nervous

but towards the end of the tourna-ment they picked up, gained con-fidence and became very strong,’’ Xulu added.“Even though we didn’t scoop any

gold medal, but I am proud of the little we achieved. What is more important is that they now have experience as this was a learning curve for them,” he said. Speaker of eThekwini Councillor

Logie Naidoo said: “It was a great honour to be part of such a major event, which was happening for the first time in Africa because I got to witness our future leaders being groomed and developed since it is very vital for them to be exposed to all sport codes.”

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Chess contest a success

ETHEKWINI Municipality coun-cillors and Windhoek Municipal officials shared the spoils, playing a 1-1 draw, in a friendly game held at Jan Smuts Stadium in East London. The Municipal Councillors were

in East London to support Council officials who were taking part in the Southern Africa Inter-Munic-ipal Sports Association Games (SAIMSA) last week.Team Manager Councillor

Dumisani Ngema said it was an honour to play against officials from Namibia’s Capital City. He said: “These Games are not only a platform for municipal staff to cultivate camaraderie, but they

also offer Councillors a chance to create friendship while learning from one another.”EThekwini Staff Sport Chairper-

son Bongani Hlophe has thanked Councillors for the support they gave staff during the games. He said: “Having our Councillors present on the stands and in the various halls where we played, made a huge difference. It moti-vated us to do better and gave us courage to persevere even when it was getting tougher.”EThekwini Councillors also

played a friendly game with Buffa-lo City Legends and the score was 2-0 to Buffalo City.

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EThekwini Councillors share spoils with Namibia





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(CIVIL)REF NO: 34006208

R246 063.96/R319 390.68 paGrade 12

Job Purpose: To provide the necessary technical problem solving, administration and supervision support to en-sure that projects are com-pleted in terms of contract documentation including specifications.Key Responsibility Areas:•Undertakes on-site techni-cal decision making. •Eval-uates site conditions before construction commences.•Investigates possible design and route changes and liaises with internal and external design agents. •Provides technical input to contractors with regards to installation of fabricated steel specials and tie-ins. •Undertakes construction work quality control. •Mon-itors and facilitates required testing procedures. Initiates and implements a Quality Control Plan. •Supervision of a construction site. •Designs, layout and implements a construction site estab-lishment. •Programmes installation of reticulation and other associated items. •Supervision and control of subordinate staff. •Under-takes financial control and financial authorisations. •Undertakes training and development of contractors, labourers and staff. •Ensures compliance with Health and Safety statutory regulations. •Ensures all records are up-dated with activities and in-formation pertaining to the projects implementation.Essential Requirements:•National Diploma in Civil Engineering. •Registration as a Candidate Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa within 3 months of employment. Undergo an internal assess-ment. •Valid motor vehicle drivers licence (Code B or EB). •3 Years relevant post qualification experience. •Computer Literacy.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST (CIVIL)

REF NO: 34002880Total Remuneration Package

R535 221.00 / R676 637.00 pa Grade 14

Benefits included in the Total Value of Remuneration Pack-

age Range (Pension, 13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Hous-ing Subsidy & Locomotion) are payable in accordance

with the rules/requirements of the respective benefit

schemes and any revisions that may occur from time

to time which may alter the Total Value of Remuneration

Package. In addition other allowances may be payable

(where applicable).Job Purpose: Manages and controls the technical oper-ations of the Water Network Operations Branch.Key Responsibility Areas:•Supervision and control of

staff. •Manages and co-ordi-nates technical policies and procedures. •Investigates proposals for new develop-ments submitted. •Evaluates the need for repairing or re-placing and relocating exist-ing water services. •Oversees the operation and manage-ment of the bulk water sup-ply system. •Attends to water quality queries. •Investigates damages to properties of third parties arising from burst water mains.Essential Requirements:•Relevant B.Tech plus reg-istration as a Professional Technologist (Pr. Technol-ogist) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •3 Years relevant experience in general Civil Engineering including Water Systems experience and knowledge of the water supply system of EThekwini Municipality. •Computer Literacy.Special Conditions:•Operate on standby roster. •Continuously on call for emergencies. •Posts are interchangeable with the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.Physical Requirements:•Physically able to perform the duties of the post.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

SUPERVISOR HANDYMANREF NO: 34003640

R123 692.76 /R160 565.88 paGrade 07

Job Purpose: To ensure that pump stations are operating efficiently and effectively.Key Responsibility Areas:•Operates and effects minor maintenance to pumping plant at pumping stations in terms of the necessary operating/safe working pro-cedures. •Responsible for the cleaning and minor mainte-nance of sewage pump sta-tion building and grounds, including painting and grass cutting. •Supervises and controls pump assistants and issues job instructions. •Keeps records of materials removed from pump station sumps. •Supervises and ensures the safety of pump assistants engaged in the cleaning and minor main-tenance and sump cleaning at sewage pump stations or similar installations by en-suring all safety procedures are complied with. •Trans-ports staff and equipment in a motor vehicle. •Maintains proper records of all plant under his control, including records of running hours of pumps and other machin-ery. •Ensures the prompt and correct rendition of timesheets and returns.Essential Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12. •Must be in possession of a Code C1 Driver’s License and PrDP. •12 months relevant experience in the operation of sewage pumping plant or similar pump.Preferred Requirements:•Relevant Post Matric Cer-tificate. •18 months relevant experience in the operation of motor control systems.

Special Conditions:•May be subject to call out. operators based at point pump station will be re-quired to work on a 24 hour shift system.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 2014-10-17at 12.00 (Midday)

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT & PLANNING UNIT

PROGRAMME MANAGER (PUBLIC SECTOR HOUSING)


R805 330.00 / R1 027 292.00 paGrade 17







(where applicable).Job Purpose: To manage the provision of a dedicated public housing development application assessment and approval service throughout eThekwini in accordance with the applicable National, Provincial, Municipal legisla-tions, policies and bylaws.Key Responsibility Areas:•Identifies with and aligns the Branch’s key perfor-mance areas to support pol-icy and procedural changes or departmental objectives. •Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Branch. •Pre-pares capital and operating estimates and manages expenditure against the approved budget allocations. •Manages the establish-ment and implementation of an integrated building or land use applications and approval system for public sector housing. •Manages the processing of public sector housing development applications. •Manages the lodging and processing of appeals or objections in respect of development applications lodged. •De-velops improvements and innovations in the delivery of branch outputs. •Dissem-inates strategic, functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives, and current developments, challenges or constraints. •Represents the Council at statutory hearings and or in court. •Manages informa-tion, records and databases relating to development applications.Essential Requirements:•Relevant Bachelors Degree in one or more of the follow-ing fields (Architecture or Town and Regional Plan-

ning). •Registration as a Pro-fessional Planner with the South African Council for Planners. Valid motor vehicle drivers licence (Code EB). •6 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:•Postgraduate qualification in the Architectural field, Town and Regional Planning or any relevant qualification in the Built environment or Development field. •8 Years relevant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

REGIONAL CO-ORDINATOR (LAND USE MANAGEMENT)


R676 637.00 / R860 242.00 paGrade 16







(where applicable).Job Purpose: Manages the Land Use Management functionality, in a Municipal Planning Region, aligning functional key performance areas and procedures neces-sary to guide development according to the vision, strategies and policies of the Integrated Development Plan and Framework Plans through Land Use Manage-ment Schemes.Key Responsibility Areas:•Identifies and aligns the regions key performance areas to support legisla-tive, policy and procedural changes and/ or depart-mental objectives. •Co-or-dinates and controls tasks/ activities associated with controlling staff perfor-mance, productivity and discipline. •Monitors and reviews the Municipal Land Use Scheme/s. •Manag-es land use applications associated with the subdi-vision, development, use and regulation of land and buildings within a Municipal Planning Region. •Dissemi-nates functional information on Land Use Management in the region. •Co-ordinates administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.Essential Requirements:•Post graduate degree in Town and Regional Planning and registered as a Profes-sional Planner with the SA Council for Town and Re-gional Planners. •Valid Code EB vehicle driver’s licence. •6 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at management level.Preferred Requirements:•Masters degree in Town and Regional Planning. •8 Years relevant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday,

2014-10-17

DRIVER MESSENGERRef No: 61000248

R78 829.44 / R99 924.12 paGrade 04

Job Purpose: To ensure an efficient delivery/ collection service to the unit.Key Responsibility Areas:•Transfers information from different locations. •Provides general and external mes-senger duties. •Assist with the logistical arrangements for meetings. •Provides daily management of the office. •Support other driver/ mes-senger staff where relevant. •Undertakes related assign-ments.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 secondary education. •3 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 apply online at e-careers www.durban.gov.za (Tele-phone 031-3113172) not later than Friday 2014-10-17 at 12.00 (Midday)

METRO POLICE UNITSENIOR SUPERINTENDENT

Ref No: 42004514Total Remuneration Package

R805 330.00/R1 027 292.00 paGrade 17

Benefits included in the Total Value of Remuneration

Package Range (Pension, 13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Housing Subsidy and Car 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 Remuneration Package. In addition other allowanc-es may be payable (where

applicable)Job Purpose: Directs the consolidation of crime, traffic and by-law related inputs for functional objec-tive setting purposes to give effect to the mandate of the municipality of protecting its citizens and enforcing Municipal Policing Laws and By-Laws by developing and aligning plans and respon-sibilities of the Metropolitan Police Service’s functional key performance areas; researching best practice ap-proaches and reviewing poli-cy frameworks; implement-ing procedures, systems and controls to guide the devel-opment of a management framework, overseeing of the operations and services in relation to crime prevention, traffic enforcement and by-law enforcement; managing the process of integrating information and manage-ment reporting require-ments in order to ensure the functionality is positioned to adequately deal with the three primary functions of a Metropolitan Police Service.

Key Responsibility Areas:•Manages the Metro Headquarters command, Operational command. •Formats strategic directives or the command in conjunc-tion with the Head (Metro Police) through specialist input. •Determines the short, medium and long term goals, objectives, action plans, operating standards, performance targets of the command. •Responsible for the overall Training and Development function including, but not limited to Research and Planning of such functions. •Respon-sible for the overall public relations function, logistic functions, specialist tech-nical functions. •Attends to complaints from the public, other departments, institu-tions / organisations which cannot be resolved at a lower level of command. •Controls and directs overall capital and operating budgets for the Metro Headquarters and Operational commands. •Controls and directs all departmental assets in the command. •Supervision and control of subordinate staff.Essential Requirements:•Relevant tertiary qualifica-tion. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •5 Years relevant experience at management level in a law enforcement and or traffic enforcement or control environment including a thorough knowledge of all relevant Statutory Legisla-tion and By-Laws.Preferred Requirements:•An appropriate post school management qualification.Special Conditions:1. Appointment in terms of the South African Police Services Act as amended and regulations. 2. Required to be competent in terms of Firearm/Ammunition Legislation.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

SUPERINTENDENTRef No: 42005272, 42002356,

42003212, 42003784, 42002630, 42005564

Total Remuneration PackageR 607 774.00/R 770 828.00 pa

Grade 15Benefits included in the

Total Value of Remuneration Package Range (Pension,

13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Housing Subsidy and Car Allowance) are payable in accordance with the Rules/Requirements of the respec-



applicable)Job Purpose: Manages the implementation, monitor-ing, evaluation and report-ing sequences of outcomes associated with plans and programmes designed to accomplish key service de-livery objectives with respect to public safety, traffic and by-law enforcement through the co-ordination of oper-ations associated with the

CLASSIFIEDS vacanciesThe place for eThekwini jobs, calls for proposals, tenders & notices

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the vacancies advertised herePriority 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. Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered

VACANCIES 03 October – 16 October 2014

enforcement of Municipal Policing Laws and By-Laws and the provision of crime prevention interventions through prompt and effi-cient execution of sequences and applications.Key Responsibility Areas:•Manages plans, leads, organises and controls the divisional functions of Train-ing/planning and logistics.•Plans and co-ordinates divi-sional functions, researching appropriate programmes/information and submitting recommendations as it spe-cifically relates to: - Training and development, Logistics function and Specialist functions such as workshop/garage functions, armoury functions. •Controls the use of all specialist equipment within the command. • Obtaining estimate/budget inputs from inspectors in charge of the various func-tional components, mea-suring such inputs against priorities and targets and submitting final recom-mendations to the Senior Superintendent with regard to such financial allocations. •Supervision and control of staff. •Researching appropri-ate programmes relating to operational police/law en-forcement functions such as, Crime prevention, Road Traf-fic Control, Council By-Laws and Administrative support. •Controlling enforcement of the Criminal Procedures Act . •Liaises with South African Police Service in respect of Transport Department, road traffic procedures. •Resolves specific problem areas/complaints which cannot be resolved at a lower level of command, including complaints from the public, other departments/ insti-tutions and organisations. •Compilation and prepara-tion of internal submissions, memorandums, letters to the public, organisations, institutions internal/exter-nal departments.Essential Requirements:•M+3 qualification. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •Substantial rele-vant practical experience in the field of general policing, traffic control and traffic law enforcement as well as By -Law enforcement at management level including sound knowledge of all rel-evant Statutory Legislation and By-Laws.Preferred Requirements:•An appropriate post school management qualification.Special Conditions:•Appointment in terms of the South African Police Service Act as amended and regulations. •Required to be competent in terms of Firearms/Ammunition Legislation. To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

HUMAN RESOURCES UNITSENIOR MANAGER

(EMPLOYMENT EQUITY)Ref No: 61001220

Total Remuneration PackageR674 644.00/R858 973.00 pa



13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Housing Subsidy) are payable in accordance with the Rules/Requirements of the respec-



applicable) Job Purpose: To develop, drive and monitor strategic employment equity pro-

grammes, projects and ini-tiatives for the City through the provision of advice to all Clusters and Units regard-ing the employment equity strategy and associated leg-islation, policies, procedures and guidelines.Key Responsibility Areas:•Responsible for the stra-tegic direction and control of the employment equity functionality. •Undertakes research and develops policies and strategy in line with the employment equity. •Provide strategic advice and specialist input where required in order to facilitate appropriate and faster decision making. •To provide a specialist con-sultancy service to various stakeholders on the develop-ment and implementation of Employment Equity plans and related policies. •To develop, direct and control the Municipality’s strategic Employment Equity Trans-formation and Compliance performance areas in terms of situational planning. •Represent the Municipality in gathering / meetings con-vened by the Department of Labour and make contribu-tions on behalf of the Munic-ipality in developing new proposed Employment Equi-ty legislation, amendment and recommendations. • Forward planning, strategic alignment, defining strategic and functional objectives of the function’s intent and deliverables. •Controls outcomes associated with utilisation and performance of personnel within the function. •Planning and pre-paring capital and operating estimates and controlling expenditure against the approved budget allocations.Essential Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification i.e. (Degree or Diploma). •Valid motor vehi-cle drivers license (Code B). •6 Years Relevant experience of which 3 years should be in Employment EquityPreferred Requirements:•Relevant post graduate qualification. •8 Years rele-vant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

REVENUE MANAGEMENT UNITSENIOR CONTROLLER

REF NO: 71001698R208 413.84 / R270 532.20 pa

Grade 11Job Purpose: To supervise, on behalf of various service providers within eThekwini Municipality, the credit sit-uation regarding outstand-ing payments of consumer accounts for municipal services rendered.Key Responsibility Areas:•Supervises the work process flow and staff. •Refers unre-solved disputes on accounts to relevant departments. •Participates in team-based problem solving. •Authorise the following transactions, non action of printed dis-connections, re-connec-tions, adjustments, “Arrange-ments to Pay” vouchers and name change on accounts. •Prepares and interprets reports and statistics. •Ad-dresses queries which are of a more complex nature. •Motivates for system changes / improvements. •Authorises the removal of red listed debtors from Credit Bureau data-base. •Attends court proceed-ings to provide evidence. •Provides legal departments with further particulars for defended matters. •Scruti-nises all suspended accounts in order to collect debts from previous owners. •Reviews all applications for extended

payment periods i.r.o. over-due accounts. •Obtains per-sonal sureties or guarantees from directors, members or owners of business to ensure that debts are adequately covered. •Monitors the re-viewal of security held for all business accounts. •Submits for approval all applica-tions in excess of stipulated amount to the accountant or manager.Essential Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12 with Accounting. •5 Years relevant credit control experience. •Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:•Studying towards a related tertiary qualification. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •Supervisory credit control experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

HEALTH UNITMANAGER

(ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH)Ref No: 41003882/ 41003674Total Remuneration Package

R 607 774.00 /R 770 828.00 p.a.Grade 15




may alter the Total Value of Remuneration Package. In addition other allowances may be payable (where ap-

plicable)”Job Purpose: To oversee and manage the implementation of health and safety policies and regulations within the Sub Districts.Key Responsibility Areas:•Provide environmental health management at strategic and operational level. •Plans, leads, organize, control and direct human resource line management functions. •Provide an effi-cient administration service within the department. •Pro-vide direction at strategic level in determining goals and objectives of the depart-ment. •Promote and develop environmental projects, programmes and activities. •Monitors and manages the approved environmental health budget, both capital and operating. •Uphold health and safety standards for the department. •Provide management and coordina-tion of environmental health services. •Utilizes data in planning of environmental health. •Deputises for the PHC Manager in his/her ab-sence. •Undertakes related assignments.Essential Requirements:•BTech in Environmental Health. •Current registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the HPCSA. •Registered Peace Officer or be registered within 6 months of assumption of duty, failure to register will result in termination of appointment. •Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (Code B or EB) 4 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.Preferred Requirements:•Management Diploma/Degree. •6 years experience in Local Government and Management.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

SENIOR MANAGER (SUPPORT SERVICES)

Ref No: 41000018Total Remuneration Package

R805 330.00/R1 027 292.00 p.a.Grade 17





plicable)” Job Purpose: Manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provision of an effective administrative and systems service to the Branch.Key Responsibility Areas:•Identifies and defines the immediate, short and long term objectives or plans associated with the pro-vision of administrative system support. •Manages and controls the provision of administrative support and services to eThekwini Health department. •Controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Administration Branch. •Manages and controls outcomes associ-ated with the formulation and implementation specific policies, procedures and controls. •Manages the implementation of financial controls or procedures and provides information to sup-port financial planning se-quences. •Manages the im-plementation of procedures and systems associated with controlling document flow and quality systems.Essential Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. •6 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:•Relevant post graduate qualification. •8 Years rele-vant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

MANAGER (NURSING SERVICES)

Ref No: 41002148, 41004424, 41004430, 41004470

Total Remuneration Package R510 583.00 /R 645 992.00 p.a.



13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Housing Subsidy) are payable in accordance with the Rules/Requirements of the respec-



applicable)Job Purpose: Manage the provision of health care services to the EThekwini Region through the appli-cation of procedures in line with Nursing Healthcare legislation.Key Responsibility Areas:•Manages and co-ordi-nates the Nursing service with a Primary Health Care Area. • Provides a Personal health service together with other Departments both internally and externally. •Delegates’ authority and responsibility to subordi-nates. •Liaises, interfaces with other departments (internally and externally)

and various organizations and stakeholders. • Attends to correspondence and telephonic enquires, staff problems and crises. •Depu-tizes for the Primary Health Care Area Manager. •Plans, leads, organizes and directs adequate control measures in respect of stocks, supplies, medicines, equipment and furniture. •Plans, leads, organizes and directs Line Human Resources Manage-ment functions. •General management of all Nursing Services within the Primary Health Care area. •Interprets and utilizes data in the plan-ning of the Personal Health Services within the Primary Health care area. • Manages, supervises and coordinates staff within the PHC Area. •Manages, supervises and coordinates clinical and related programmes at PHC level. Monitors and manages the approved Nursing bud-get, capital and operating.Essential Requirements:•Diploma in General Nurs-ing, Community Health Nursing and Midwifery. •Diploma in Clinical Assess-ment, Diagnosis, Treat-ment and Care, SRH, IMCI.Registration with the South African Nursing Council. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •4 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:•Diploma/Degree in Health Services Management and/or Nursing Education, NIMART. • 6 Years experi-ence in managing a Health Service.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

PROFESSIONAL NURSEREF NO: 41002466/ 41003738/ 41002292/41002956/41002846

/41003320R208 413.84 / R270 532.20 pa

Grade 11Job Purpose: To co-ordinate, provide and implement a comprehensive Primary Health Care Service for spe-cific Clinics.Key Responsibility Areas:•Responsible for providing on the spot decisions and actions to deal with high risk and emergencies at the clinic to save lives. Responsi-ble for carrying out Nursing Services functions within the Primary Health Care Clinic. •Co-ordinates and imple-ments tasks associated with the application of specific health care techniques and approaches. •Providing a comprehensive health care service to women during pregnancy and after delivery. •Co-ordinates and provides a comprehensive communi-cable disease service. •Pro-viding primary level care for acute and chronic medical illness to adults and chil-dren. •Provising a sexual and reproductive health care ser-vice. •Provides an oral and auditory health screening services. •Participates in the delivery of health promo-tion, training and education-al programmes on clinical approaches to safe and healthy living. •Undertaking community participation and project development in the clinic and surrounding geographical area. •Respon-sible for the supervision of staff thereby ensuring opti-mal functioning of compre-hensive Primary Health Care clinic service.Essential Requirements:•Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse and Midwife.Preferred Requirements:•Diploma Community Nursing Science, Certificate in Family Planning, Clin-

ical Health Assessments, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care in terms of section 38A Nursing Act no 50 of 1978. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •12 Months relevant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL NURSE

Ref No: 41001110B/ 41003544BR246 063.96 / R319 390.68 pa

Grade12Job Purpose: Manages, Co-ordinates, provides and implements a Comprehen-sive Primary Health Care Service for specific Clinics.Key Responsibility Areas:•Responsible for providing on the spot decisions and actions to deal with high risk and emergencies at the clin-ic to save lives. •Responsible for managing and co-ordi-nating nursing services with-in the Primary Health Care Clinic. •Co-ordinates and implements tasks associated with the application of spe-cific health care techniques and approaches. •Providing a comprehensive health care service to women during pregnancy and after delivery. •Co-ordinates and provides a comprehensive commu-nicable disease service. •Providing primary level care for acute and chronic medical illness to adults and children. •Providing a sexual and reproductive health care service. •Responsible for oral and auditory health screen-ing services. •Participates in the delivery of health promotion, training and educational programmes on clinical approaches to safe and healthy living. •Undertaking community participation and project development in the clinic and surrounding geographi-cal area. •Responsible for the supervision of staff thereby ensuring optimal function-ing of comprehensive Prima-ry Health Care clinic service. •Manages, co-ordinates, controls and implements tasks necessary for stock requisitions, stock control and stock maintenance.Essential Requirements:•Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse and Midwife. •Diploma in Community Health Nurs-ing Science. •Certificates in Family Planning, Clin-ical Health Assessments, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care, Dispensing Licence (In terms of Section 38A of Nursing Act No.50 of 1978). •Minimum of 3 years experi-ence in Community Health Nursing.Preferred Requirements:•Advanced Diploma in Midwifery. •Diploma in Psy-chiatry. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT

PRINCIPAL CLERKREF NO: 31000754

R123 692.76/R160 565.88Grade 07

Job Purpose: Responsible for maintaining and updating the credibility of database for contractors, suppliers and service providers’ regis-tration and correct capturing of desktop accreditation information.Key Responsibility Areas:•Captures BEE information and allocates preferential points. •Ensures accuracy of the information captured, conducts comprehensive


desktop verification of companies claiming BEE Status. •Captures, updates and maintains tax clearance certificates onto the system. •Undertakes report writing for desk top evaluations of suppliers and contractors and submits to Manager. •Advises and assists service providers with the informa-tion of where to obtain work opportunities within Coun-cil. •Creates files for all new and accredited applications. •Liaises with prospective service providers, advising them on completion of Targeted. •Procurement documentation. •Attends to queries telephonically or via email.Essential Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12. •12 Months relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.Preferred Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA. •18 Months relevant experience.Applications to The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001or P.O. Box 828, Durban 4000 or (Tel 031 311 1630) not later than Friday, 2014-10-17 at 12:00 (Midday)

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT UNIT

DATA BASE DESIGNERREF NO: 11000212

R246 063.96 / R319 390.68 paGrade 12

Job Purpose: To provide technical and organisa-tional leadership for the enterprise’s database design environment including overseeing the development and organisation of data-bases. Also responsible for data analysis services as well as all activities and projects in the data warehouse and business intelligence area.Key Responsibility Areas:•Manages the design and creation of logical data mod-els from business require-ments. •Designs policies, standards and procedures with regards to data admin-istration and development of databases. •Performs data analysis and data adminis-tration. •Manages the data Repository. •Designs and creates physical databases from logical models. •Man-ages development databases and the RDBMS. •Maintains the data warehouse for busi-ness intelligence.Essential Requirements:•Relevant IT qualification. •4 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification. •5 Years rele-vant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION AND POLICY UNIT

POLICY ANALYST (2 Year Short Term Contract)

REF NO: 99911108R246 063.96 / R319 390.68 pa

Grade 12PLEASE NOTE: Appoint-ments to the position stated is subject to the provisions in the relevant Conditions of Service as they relate to Temporary Appointments.Job Purpose:Develops and administers policy, strategy and strate-gic budgeting, legislation development, research and statistical analysis, infor-mation management tools, communication of research and policy findings.Key Responsibility Areas:•Participates in the review of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). •Undertakes

research into Policy and service delivery best practice at the local, provincial, national and international level. •Producing socio-eco-nomic and service delivery information packs at the Municipal Ward and Com-munity levels. •Participates in socio-economic research projects of high degree of complexity and scale. •Uti-lise and maintains strategic municipal and socio-eco-nomic information and communication systems. •Participates in strategic ad-vocacy in special needs areas both geographical and sec-toral contexts. •Responsible for managing projects and ensure that project briefs are adhered to.Essential Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. •Valid motor vehicle drivers’ license (Code B or EB). •2 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification. •4 Years rele-vant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

CANDIDATE RESEARCHER (2 Year Short Term Temporary

Contract)Ref No: 11000632A

R156 803.88/ R203 532.48 paGrade 09

PLEASE NOTE: Appointments to the posItion stated is subject to

the provisions in the relevant con-ditions of service as they relate to

temporary appointments.Job Purpose: To learn under supervision the processes that support Council’s devel-opmental objectives: Policy development, strategy plan-ning and analysis, research and statistical analysis, information management, communication of research and policy findings by way of applying all relevant legisla-tive requirements.Key Responsibility Areas:•Reviews the implementa-tion of the Integrated Devel-opment Plan. •Participates in the development of Local, Provincial, National and International policy, strategy and legislation development. •Monitors multi-sectoral projects and develops policy. •Participates in research projects. •Participates in the development of strategic Municipal and socio-eco-nomic information and communication systems. •Evaluates Municipal urban and rural environment. •Per-forms a supporting role in the management of complex projects.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.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 apply online at e-careers www.durban.gov.za (Tele-phone 031-311 3172) not later than Friday 2014-10-17 at 12.00 (Midday)

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS UNITPRINCIPAL

PROJECT OFFICER(5 YEAR CONTRACT)REF NO: 32001322

R428 448.00/R539 996.00Grade 12





plicable)” Job Purpose: To assist the Manager (Planning) with the establishment, man-agement and maintenance of the informal settlements programme for the housing unit.Key Responsibility Areas:•In conjunction with the Manager (Planning), estab-lish, manage and maintain the Informal Settlement Programme (ISP), which includes undertaking of the related administration and communication/liaison internally and externally. •In conjunction with the Man-ager (Planning), manage special projects such as Spe-cial Intervention Projects, Enumeration Projects etc. •Assemble information from various sources regarding existing services in commu-nities and using the infor-mation assembled assist the planners in determining the establishment of models. •Liaise with communities, internal and external depart-ments to gather information such as Informal Addressing, Community Development Needs, GIS etc. •To co-ordi-nate the Informal Settlement Relocations Working Group meetings. •Provide a project administration service for various projects run by the department/unit, which in-cludes participation in meet-ings. •Undertake research relative to the core function of the unit and specific interventions/programmes. •Provide input to the bud-getary process by preparing motivations for operating and capital budgets.Essential Requirements:•Relevant 3 year qualifica-tion eg. in a development related field. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •3 Years relevant experi-ence. Preferred Requirements:•Relevant post graduate qualification. •4 Years rele-vant experience.Special Conditions:1. Hours of work : 40 hours per week - flexi-time. 2. Overtime category.Physical Requirements:•Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

SENIOR ALLOCATIONS OFFICER

(5 Year Contract)REF NO: 99932480

R246 063.96 / R319 390.68 paGrade 12

Job Purpose: Identifies, plans, coordinates and implements policies and procedures for the efficient and effective management of activities in the Region.Key Responsibility Areas:•Implements planned activities of Allocation in the Region. •Advice man-agement on allocation matters in respect of projects

within the region. •Provides assistance in formulating the strategic direction of the Allocation section in the region. •Identify training and development needs of staff within the allocation section implement and co-ordinate the registration and relo-cation processes Identifies and resolves issues raised by the public representatives with regards to the Alloca-tion process. •Monitors and accounts on occupancy of completed houses. •Supervi-sion and control of staff. Essential Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.Preferred Requirements:•4 Years relevant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

SOCIAL WORKER(5 Year Contract)

REF NO: 32000676R208 413.84 /R270 532.20 pa

Grade 11Job Purpose: Responsible for assisting in implement-ing the policy on evictions on rental accommodation within the Housing Unit.Key Responsibility Areas:•Deputises for the Manager (Housing) as a specialist on various decision-making panels. •Conducts profes-sional counselling. •Main-tains liaison and undertakes referrals. •Undertakes home visits and on-site investiga-tions. •Undertakes conflict resolution and dispute management. •Responsible for community leadership development and training. •Develops communication forums. •Undertakes needs assessment and research. Undertakes special projects. Essential Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree in Social Work. •Be registered with the South Af-rican Council for Social Work Service Professions. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •3 Years relevant experience. •Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:•4 Years relevant experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

TRAINING AND OUTREACH OFFICER

(5 YEAR CONTRACT) REF NO: 32000154

R156 803.88 /R203 532.48 paGrade 09

Job Purpose: To assist the Training and Outreach Officer in performing duties related to the specified functions, namely Housing Consumer Education, Train-ing and Outreach.Key Responsibility Areas:•Implements training and outreach programmes. •Provides administra-tive assistance. •Provides housing consumers within the EThekwini Municipality area with adequate informa-tion on housing provision. •Prepares all logistics to ensure that training and outreach programmes occur smoothly. •Records statistics of participants that are part of the training and outreach programmes.Essential Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12 plus rele-vant certificate accredited by SAQA. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •2 Years relevant experience. •Computer Literacy.Preferred Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary

qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree. •3 Years relevant experience.Applications must reach The Human Resources Admin-istration, Engineering Unit, 166 Ke Masinga (Old Fort) Road, Durban, 4001 Or P.O. Box 680, Durban, 4000, (Tele-phone 031-3117740) or apply via the web www.durban.gov.za not later than Friday 2014-10-17at 12:00 (Midday)

DRIVER MESSENGER(5 YEAR CONTRACT)REF NO: 32000198

R 78 829.44/ R 99 924.12 paGrade 04

Job Purpose: To provide a messenger and general ad-ministration service Unit.Key Responsibility Areas:•Provides messenger service (internal/external) to the Unit. •Provides logistical support to meetings, e.g. preparing boardroom, ensuring equipment is avail-able, providing tea/coffee etc. •Provides administration support for effective func-tioning of the Unit. •Assists Administration Officer with pool vehicles maintenance.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 secondary education. •3 Months relevant experience.Applications must reach The Human Resources Admin-istration, Engineering Unit, 166 Ke Masinga (Old Fort) Road, Durban, 4001 Or P.O. Box 680, Durban, 4000, (Tele-phone 031-3117740) or apply via the web www.durban.gov.za not later than Friday 2014-10-17 at 12:00 (Midday)

TRANSPORT AUTHORITY UNITSENIOR MANAGER (PUBLIC

TRANSPORT SERV)REF NO: 37000436

Total Remuneration Package R805 330.00/R1 027 292.00 pa

Grade 17Benefits included in the total value of remuneration pack-age (Pension; 13th Cheque;

Medical Aid, Housing Subsidy and Car Allowance)

are payable in accordance with the rules/ requirements

of the respective benefit schemes and any revisions that may occur from time

to time which may alter the total value of remuneration

package.Job Purpose: To give effect to the EThekwini Transport Authority’s policies and stra-tegic direction insofar as it affects shaping of the overall public transport system, the optimal positioning of modes and the running of subsidised bus contracts.Key Responsibility Areas:•Plans and designs full range of public transport services within the area of jurisdiction of the Transport Authority. •Manages the delivery of public transport services. •Manages and adjudicate public transport service contracts. •Develops and manages the necessary administrative and informa-tion management system. •Monitors and controls all financial performances and budgets, both capital and operational. •Deputises for the Deputy Head when required and acting on his behalf when unavailable. •Represents the City on transport matters on a national and provincial level. •Manages, supervises and controls staff. •Ensures an appropriate response to all correspondence. •Plans the branch activities by taking into account long and short term goals, objectives, action

plans, operating standards and performance targets.Essential Requirements:•Relevant Bachelors degree in Transport Economics. •Valid motor vehicle drivers licence (Code B or EB). •6 Years relevant experience.Preferred Requirements:•Relevant post graduate qualification in the Trans-portation field. •8 Years relevant experience.Special Conditions:This post is interchangeable within the Unit at the discre-tion of the Head: Transport Authority and within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17

ENGINEERING UNITMBS WORKS CONTROLLER

REF NO: 36000718R176 546.28 / R229 166.40 pa

Grade 10Job Purpose: Coordinates sequences associated with the determination of client needs, monitoring contractors compliance with contractual terms and conditions, standards, procedures, regulations and specifications, preparing and presenting investiga-tional and qualitative reports and processing/ approv-ing specific transactional works documentation and, conducting instructional and/or demonstration based training aimed at improving and capacitating emerging contractors.Key Responsibility Areas:•Evaluates and determines client requirements in respect of maintenance or modifications to air conditioning refrigeration and ventilation plant and, related equipment. •Pre-pares procedural documen-tation, estimates costs and outlines the specifications and scope of the contract. •Attends site meetings and presents / outlines scope, terms and conditions to contractors. •Co-ordinates tasks/activities associated with the implementation of procedures and, monitors Contractors / Departmen-tal Teams compliance with standards and specifications in all mechanical main-tenance work/ projects. •Visits specific work-sites and conducts inspections to establish materials, the installation/ construction of the works and procedures are in accordance. •Informs Technical / Professional per-sonnel of issues of non-con-formity/ problems on site. •Measures work in progress/ completed to enable deter-mination of the validity of contractor payment claims prior to certifying progress/ final payments. •Performs specific administrative tasks/ activities associated with the updating and main-taining records/ information of work in progress and completed works. •Checks details of transactional documentation. •Completes investigative reports.Essential Requirements:•HVAC Trade tested Artisan or related qualification ac-ceptable to the department. •Valid motor vehicle drivers licence (Code EB). •3 Years relevant experience. •Com-puter Literacy.Preferred Requirements:•4 Years relevant Air Con-ditioning Refrigeration experience.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17


SKILLS DEVELOPMENT UNITPROJECT OFFICER

Ref No: 62000120R208 413.84/R270 532.20 pa

Grade 11Job Purpose: Co-ordinate, facilitate and implement skills development projects that address socio-econom-ic and youth development issues.Key Responsibility Areas:•Ensures co-ordination and implementation of projects on behalf of EThekwini Municipality, Skills Devel-opment Unit. •Administer monitoring tools to all proj-ects. •Monitor and evaluate projects. •Procure service and resources required to deliver on project goals and objectives. •Co-ordinate administrative require-ments related to all projects assigned. •Report on project progress. •Ensure that appropriate communication strategies are conducted with stakeholders. •Develop operational schedules of project visits and activities. •Provide strengthening support to projects. •Devel-op implementation plans for each project. •Report on project expenditure to Man-ager: Projects. •Update the operations room regularly.Essential Requirements:•Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification i.e. National Di-ploma or Degree in Project Management or Training field. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •3 years relevant experience working in a project man-agement environment.Preferred Requirements:•Social Science or Advanced Project Management. •4 years relevant experience in a project management environment.To apply go to www.durban.gov.za and click on e-careers link – closing date is Friday, 2014-10-17.

REAL ESTATE UNITESTATES ASSISTANT

Ref No: 72000164R123 692.76/R160 565.88 pa

Grade 07Job Purpose: Responsible for contributing to the efficient functioning of the division by providing support and fulfilling functions of routine nature.Key Responsibility Areas:•Prepare lease agreements and ancillary documenta-tion for approval and also draft agreements, indem-nities and undertakings. •Draft agreements, indem-nities, undertakings and correspondence. •Attend to rental submissions such as assessments, revisions and preparation of termi-nation advices for signa-

ture. •Prepare accounts for various costs and Council Rentals. •Attend to queries both counter and telephone. •Undertake administrative duties such as capturing of data and general office functions e.g. answering telephones and maintaining diaries and records. •Under-take the filing of documents and control the issue and receipt of files. •Undertake investigations and assimilate the information as required including the drafting of estimates.Essential Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12. •Valid motor vehicle drivers licence (Code EB) 12 Months rele-vant experience. •Computer Literacy.Preferred Requirements:•Relevant post matric cer-tificate. •18 Months relevant experience.Applications to The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001or P.O. Box 828, Durban 4000 or(Tel 031 311 1630) not later than Friday, 2014-10-17 at 12:00 (Midday)

CITY FLEET UNITCASHIER/CLERK

Ref No:73001568/1570/1572/1574/1576/1578/1580/1582/1584

/1586/1588/1590/1592/1594/1596/1598/1600/1602/1604/1606/

1608/1610/1612/1614/1616/1640/1642/1644/1646/1648/1650/1652/1654/1656/1658/1660/1662/1664/16

66/1668R102 318.12/R132 817.80 pa

Grade 06Job Purpose: Performs tasks/ activities associated with the provision of mobile ticket sales service.Key Responsibility Areas:•Attends to the procedural requirements and clarifies work arrangements. •Re-ceives payment for services rendered from the Public. •Reconciles cash received against receipts issued to customers and attends to procedural requirements. •Updates information on schedules and prepares information for processing purposes.Essential Requirements:•An appropriate level of secondary education. •Valid driver’s license (Code 10 and Public Drivers Permit) (PDP). •6 Months relevant experience. •Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12. •12 Months relevant experience.Special Conditions:1. Shift Work.

Applications to The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001or P.O. Box 828, Durban 4000 or(Tel 031 311 1630) not later than Friday, 2014-10-17 at 12:00 (Midday)

FINANCE UNITPRINCIPAL CLERK

(PROJECTS) (2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Ref No: 99971356R123 692.76/R160 565.88 pa

Grade 07Job Purpose: To provide the necessary, clerical and administrative functions to the Energy Office.Key Responsibility Areas:•Responsible for under-taking general clerical functions. •Responsible for undertaking reception du-ties. •Captures, retrieves and collates data from various systems. •Compiles, updates and maintains reports, graphs and statistics. •Pre-pares and maintains project control documentation. • Provide administrative assistance in grievance and disciplinary hearings.Essential Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12 certificate. •Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B). •12 Months relevant experience. •Com-puter Literacy.Preferred Requirements:•Relevant post matric cer-tificate. •18 Months relevant experience.Applications to The Human Resources (Finance), Ground Floor, Florence Mkhize Building, 251 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001or P.O. Box 828, Durban 4000 or (Tel 031 311 1630) not later than Friday, 2014-10-17 at 12:00 (Midday)

CITY ADMINISTRATION UNITPRINCIPAL CLERK

Ref No: 51000240R123 692.76/ R160 565.88 pa

Grade 07Job Purpose: Responsible for all the travel and accom-modation related bookings and the administration.Key Responsibility Areas:•Undertakes travel and ac-commodation arrangements e.g. booking of air travel, hotels and car hire, includ-ing the issue of car vouchers, for all travel undertaken by Councillors and Council Em-ployees. •Examines Com-mittee/Council Agenda plus minutes for purposes of all travel proposals/approvals and records same in travel diary for future reference. •Prepares and registers travel payment vouchers. •Collects travelling and subsistence allowances in cash, prepares

travel certificate and main-tains them after comple-tion and scrutiny by Audit Section. •Prepares monthly flight insurance return in re-spect of all travel. •Prepares costing transfers pertaining to travel and subsistence allowance. •Raises Sun-dries accounts in respect of amount paid, but included in hotel bills (i.e. breakfasts, refreshments and telephone calls). •Controls Petty Cash. •Prepares data of depart-mental expenditure, Council expenditure and costing transfers. •Prepares Finan-cial Certificates for reports to Committees. •Controls and assists in general filing of documentation.Essential Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12. •12 Months relevant experience. •Computer LiteracyPreferred Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12 plus rel-evant certificate accredited by SAQA. 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 apply online at e-careers www.durban.gov.za (Tele-phone 031-311 3172) not later than Friday 2014-10-17 at 12.00 (Midday)

PRINTING OPERATORRef No: 51000198/51000186R123 692.76/R160 565.88 pa

Grade 07Job Purpose:Responsible for providing an efficient printing, duplicat-ing, book-binding and photo lithographer camera and plate making service to the Printing Service Branch.Key Responsibility Areas:•Undertakes printing oper-ations as requested by the departments. •Operates the camera and plate making equipment. •Operates the numbering and perforating machines. •Undertakes the compilation of documents by operating collating machines. •Provides a book binding service by operating binding, punching, wire stitching machines and assembling and dispatching of documents as request-ed. •Undertakes routine maintenance of equipment and machinery. •Assists with artwork development by undertaking preparations of artwork. •Ensures that agendas and related items are pre-numbered. •Under-takes filing and stock control of films, plates, chemicals and consumable at high standards. •Assists in the assembly and despatch of documentation.Essential Requirements:•An appropriate level of

secondary education. •3 Years relevant experience in multi colour printing and or bindery finishing. • Comput-er Literacy.Preferred Requirements:•Matric/Grade 12. •5 Years relevant experience.Special Conditions:1. Must be prepared to work outside normal working hours.Physical Requirements:1. Must be physically. 2. No allergies to chemicals, dust, pollution, noise. 3. Good eye sight.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 apply online at e-careers www.durban.gov.za (Tele-phone 031-311 3172) not later than Friday 2014-10-17 at 12.00 (Midday)

SIZAKALA CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIT

PRINCIPAL CLERK Ref No: 530002

26/53000210/53000032R123 692.76/R160 565.88

Grade 07Job Purpose: To provide cus-tomer and related services in accordance with the prin-ciples of Batho Pele and the unit’s vision to the EThekwi-ni 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 scrutinize applications for vending permits from prospective street traders. •Receive and process appli-cations for business license applications in respect of food handling, entertain-ment and hawking in ac-cordance with the Business Licensing Act. •Responsible for general administration duties including filing, maintaining literature and information. •Complete a transactional management register daily. •Undertake related duties. 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.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 apply online at e-careers www.durban.gov.za (Tele-phone 031-311 3172) not later than Friday 2014-10-17 at 12.00 (Midday)

CLUSTER: UNIT: DEPT: VARIOUSGENERAL ASSISTANT REF NO: 99999997

/99999998/99999999 - VariousR75 176.28 / R82 653.48

(Grade 2)R76 979.52 /R90 876.84

(Grade 3)Job Purpose: To perform various manual tasks and duties to deliver effective maintenance services within the EThekwini Municipality.Key Responsibility Areas:Various General Assistant posts will be filled, each with their own specific duties. The following are some examples of duties of the various posts available which are mostly of a physi-cal nature: •Excavation work, •Operation of hand held machines and tools relating to such work, •Cleaning •Digging trenches and holes • cutting grass •Loading and off -loading materials and equipment. •Weeding, watering, performing traffic warning duties. •Clearing blockages in pipes, drainage systems and sewer systems. • removing rubble and solid waste •Shovelling sand, compacting sand, levelling and sweeping. •Painting. • Street sweeping, • litter pick-ing, • washing vehicles and other equipment. • placing road signage.Essential Requirements:Basic numeracy and literacy i.e. an understanding of basic written words and number recognition.Preferred: An appropriate level of primary education. No experience required.Applications must reach Hu-man Resources Administra-tion, at any of the following addresses:• Ground Floor, Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 Or P O Box 5892, Durban 4000 (Tele-phone 031-3113172)• City Engineers 3rd Floor, 166 Old Fort Road (KE Mas-inga Road)• Parks, Recreation & Culture, 3rd Floor Rennie House, 41 Victoria Embankment (Mar-garet Mncadi Avenue)• Water Department, Cus-tomer Services Building, 3 Prior Road, Durban• Cleansing & Solid Waste, 7 Meller Road, Pinetown not later than Friday, 2014-10-17 at 12:00 (Midday)

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Management of street children within eThekwini Municipality boundaries through a grant-in-aid

The Community Partici-pation and Action Support Unit requests suitably qualified and appropri-ately registered Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) to submit detailed proposals on how they would man-age street children and in turn the Municipality will support successful NPOs through a Grant-In-Aid. The proposal must entail how the following will be undertaken:• Reaching out to children living on the street.

• Managing a Drop-In Centre which receives street children.• Re-unification with the families of origin or place-ment to shelters.• Further counselling or related short term rehabil-itative services within the Drop-In Centre. Successful NPOs would be selected based on the following criteria: Located and operating in one of the three (3) identi-fied areas.- North – INK area,

Umhlanga, Verulam and Tongaat and surrounding areas- South – Central – CBD, Overport, Bluff, Isipingo and surrounding areas - West – Westville, Pin-etown, Hillcrest and surrounding areas• Minimum 5 years expe-rience in street children programmes and projects as well as & managing a Drop-In-Centre for vul-nerable children• Registration as NPO with Social Development.

• Registration with Social Development Depart-ment (Province) as a Drop-In-Centre or proof of an MOU with a specific shelter on referrals for accommodation.• Existing infrastructure and equipment• Existing appropriately qualified staff• Tax Clearance CertificateAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • Operational plan• Proposed budget• Bank statements (past 3

months) This is a short-term strate-gy for a 24 months period.NB The selection process will entail the following:• Shortlisting using the above-mentioned criteria• Interview of the short-listed NPOs• Site visits to the shortlist-ed NPOsThe complete terms of ref-erence outlining the scope of work can be obtained from 60 Kings Road, Civic Centre Reception office - 3rd Floor, Pinetown. Con-

tact person is Sylvester Cele, Manager-Vulnerable Groups at 27 31 3116176 or [email protected] A Compulsory briefing meeting will be held on 17 October 2014 at 09h00 at the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Pinetown Civic Centre. The closing date is 24 October 2014, at 12:00.

Sibusiso SitholeCity Manager

VACANCIES 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 • 2014–10-03

ETHEKWINI ELECTRICITY

Tender documents (available in English) are obtainable from Room 23 Prasa, Suite

215 Main Concourse, Durban Station, Masabalala Yengwa

Avenue, Durban(Cashier times are from 08:00 to 15:00, Mondays to Fridays.

Closed on public holidays)

E.9256 Supply, delivery and off-loading of fibre termi-nation and communication panels and accessories for substation communi-cation equipment during a 24-month period (R250 non-refundable tender charge per document - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014A compulsory site meeting will be held at 09:30 for 10:00, on 2014-10-10, at eThekwini Electricity’s Head-quarters, 3rd Floor Functions Room, 1 Jelf Taylor Crescent, Durban. Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this compulsory meet-ing will not be considered.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 9420 (Tumo Mpetsane).

E.9257 Supply, delivery and off-loading of rugge-dised utility grade power distribution accessories and substation communi-cation equipment during a 24-month period (R500 non-refundable tender charge per document - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014A compulsory site meeting will be held at 09:30 for 10:00, on 2014-10-13, at eThekwini Electricity’s Head-quarters, 3rd Floor Functions Room, 1 Jelf Taylor Crescent, Durban. Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this compulsory meet-ing will not be considered.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 9420 (Tumo Mpetsane).

E.9264 Supply, delivery and off-loading of hard, durable plastic pipes, end caps and high density polyethylene duct during a 36-month pe-riod (R500 non-refundable tender charge per document - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 9420 (Tumo Mpetsane).

E.9278 Supply and delivery of hydraulic battery crimp-ers during a 36-month pe-riod (R250 non-refundable tender charge per document - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 9422 (Nyaniso Mlilo).

E.9294 Supply, delivery and off-loading of multiduct tubes, micro-fibre optic cable, precast cement hand-holes, microduct connec-tors and enclosures during a 24-month period (R250 non-refundable tender charge per document - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014A compulsory site meeting

will be held at 09:30 for 10:00, on 2014-10-14, at eThekwini Electricity’s Head-quarters, 3rd Floor Functions Room, 1 Jelf Taylor Crescent, Durban. Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this compulsory meet-ing will not be considered.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 9420 (Tumo Mpetsane)

ARCHITECTURAL DEPARTMENT

Tender 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)

ESTIMATED TENDER VAL-UE LESS THAN R5.0M

CSA.2220 Ward 03: Verulam Morning Market: 151 Wick Street, Verulam: Replace-ment of roof sheets (R250 non-refundable tender fee – cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 17 October 2014A compulsory site meeting will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-09, at Verulam Morning Market; 151 Wick Street, Verulam. Tenders sub-mitted by tenderers who do not attend this compulsory 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 desig-nation equal to or higher than a contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 3GB or 3SN class of construction work or higher, are eligible to tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 032 533 1748 or 082 390 3745 (B. Robinson).

CSA.2578 Ward 23: KwaMuh-le Museum - Structural repairs to East Wing, 130 Braam Fischer Road, Durban (R250 non-refundable tender fee – cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 24 October 2014A compulsory site meeting will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-10, at KwaMuhle Museum, 130 Braam Fischer Road, Durban. Tenders sub-mitted by tenderers who do not attend this compulsory 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 desig-nation equal to or higher than a contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 3GB class of construction work or higher, are eligible to tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-265 1777 (M.S. Moodley).

ENGINEERING UNIT




1R-14876 Intersection improvement at Solomon Mahlangu/ Recreation Road On-ramp in Rossburgh – Ward 32 (R100 non-refund-able tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 17 October 2014A compulsory site inspection will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-09, at the intersec-tion of Solomon Mahlangu Drive and Recreation Road, Rossburgh: Ward 32. Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered. Only those tenderers who are reg-istered with the CIDB, or are capable of being registered prior to the evaluation of submissions, in a contractor grading designation equal to or higher than a contractor grading designation deter-mined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 2CE class of construction work or higher, are eligible to tender. Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 7603 (Lakash Singh).

3V-14950 Umlazi B10 – Unit WX2: Construction of civil infrastructure (R1000 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 31 October 2014A compulsory site inspection will be held at 11:30, on 2014-10-09, at Imbalenhle Community Hall, Inyala Street, G Section, Umlazi. Tenders submitted by tender-ers 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 desig-nation equal to or higher than a contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 6CE class of construction work or higher, are eligible to tender. Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-266 8382 (Deon Govender).

3V-15238 Umlazi B10 – Unit GX1, F3 & F9: Construction of civil infrastructure (R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 24 October 2014A compulsory site inspection will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-09, at Imbalenhle Community Hall, Inyala Street, G Section, Umlazi. Tenders submitted by tender-ers 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 desig-nation equal to or higher than a contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 4CE class of construction work or higher, are eligible to tender. Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.

All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-266 8382 (Deon Govender).

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS UNIT




1H-15257 Amaoti Greater Human Settlements Project: Provision of Professional Programme Management Services (R500 non-refund-able tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only) Closing date: 31 October 2014A compulsory briefing meet-ing will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-10, at 17 Doveside Place, Canehaven Drive, Phoenix. Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered . Tender docu-ments must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.Enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 031-311 2474 (Oscar Kunene); General: Tel. No.: 031-311 2475 (Mandisa Nogwaza).

CITY FLEET




CF/60/14 Provision of a project manager to oversee the implementation of a fuel management system (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 24 October 2014Compulsory briefing session: Prospective tenderers are requested to meet in the 3rd Floor Boardroom, City Fleet Headquarters Building, Cross Street, Durban, at 10:00, on 2014-10-14. Tenders submit-ted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered. All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-322 5130 (Suben Govender).

CF/61/14 Supply & delivery of One Skid Steer Load-er (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 17 October 2014All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-322 5004 or 084 299 0059 (Alfred Chiliza).

CF/62/14 Supply & delivery of light trailers for trans-porting plumbing equip-ment (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 17 October 2014Compulsory briefing session: Prospective tenderers are requested to meet in the Boardroom, City Fleet Depot, 23 Electron Road, Springfield, Durban, at 9:00, on 2014-10-09, in order to view existing trailer. Tenders submitted by tenderers who do not attend this meeting will not be considered.

All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-322 5004 or 084 299 0059 (Alfred Chiliza).

CF/63/14 Supply & delivery of golf carts (R100 non-re-fundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 17 October 2014All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-322 5004 or 084 299 0059 (Alfred Chiliza).

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT

PROMOTION UNIT




1G-15141 Call for Proposals for the Design and Construc-tion (Engineer - Procure – Construct) of the KwaM-nyandu Pedestrian Bridge over the M30 Highway in Umlazi) (R1000 non-refund-able tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014A compulsory site meeting will be held at 9:00, on 2014-10-13, at the KwaMnyandu Shopping Centre, Main entrance, Fast Food Area. Tenders will not be consid-ered from tenderers who do not attend. Only those tenderers who are registered with the CIDB, or are capable of being registered prior to the evaluation of submis-sions, in a contractor grading designation equal to or high-er than a contractor grading designation determined in accordance with the sum ten-dered for a 8GB/8CE class of construction work or higher, are eligible to tender.All enquiries: [email protected]

MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM




MMS-0039 Supply of various food and beverage prod-ucts and services over a 36-month period at Moses Mabhida Stadium (R500 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 31 October 2014A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at 10:00-12:00, on 2014-10-15, at Press Conference 1, Moses Mabhida Stadium, 44 Isaiah Ntshan-gase Road, Durban. Tenders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend. Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel: 031 582 8222 (Sithembiso Mbatha).

ETHEKWINI TRANSPORT AUTHORITY


from the Cashier, Basement,

Engineering Unit, Municipal Centre, 166 KE Masinga (Old


1T-14991 Supply and installation of traffic signal controllers for a 36-month period “as and when” required (R500 non-refund-able tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-09, in Room 127, 1st Floor, ETA Building, 30 Archie Gumede Place (formerly Old Fort Place). Tenders will not be consid-ered from tenderers who do not attend. All enquiries: Dr Andrew Aucamp: Tel No.: 031-311 7340; email: [email protected]

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT




1P.15589 Supply and delivery of test strips for digital Haemoglobinometer (Hgb) Meter Stat Site for a 36-month period (R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014Enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 031-311 3504 (Nozipho Dlomo); Contractual: Tel. No.: 031-322 7188 (Thando Mkhize).

1P.15652 Supply and delivery of non-automated disposable syringes and nee-dles for a 36-month period(R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 7 November 2014A compulsory briefing meet-ing will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-10, in the Ground Floor Boardroom, Corporate Procurement Branch (MMB), Archie Gumede Place (for-merly Old Fort Place. Tenders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend.Enquiries: Technical: Tel. No.: 031-311 3504 (Nozipho Dlomo); Contractual: Tel. No.: 031-322 7188 (Thando Mkhize).

WATER & SANITATION SERVICES

Tender documents (available in English) are obtainable from the Cashier, Ground Floor, Water & Sanitation

Customer Services Building, 133 KE Masinga (Old Fort)

Road, Durban (between 08:00 and 12:30 and from

13:15 to 15:15) PSC.2014/007 The provision of consulting services for the design and construc-tion supervision of pres-sure reducing valves in the Southern Operational Area of eThekwini Municipality (R1000 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank

PUBLIC NOTICES 03 October – 16 October 2014

A great city deserves great

talent.

guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 31 October 2014A compulsory tender briefing will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-10, in Room 432, 4th Floor, eThekwini Water & Sanitation Services Building, 3 Prior Road, Durban. Ten-ders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend. All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 8744 (Simon Scruton).

WS.6588 Provision of container structures for ablution facilities that can be relocated to other areas within a period of between five (5) to ten (10) years (R1000 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 31 October 2014A compulsory site inspection will be held at 11:30-13:00, on 2014-10-09, in Room 103, eThekwini Water & Sanita-tion Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban. Tenders will not be

considered from tenderers who do not attend. Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031 311 8794 (Siduduzo Mtshali).

WS.6656 Manufacture, sup-ply, delivery and off-loading of orange and clear recycling plastic bags for a 36-month period (R1000 non-refund-able tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 31 October 2014A compulsory briefing meet-ing will be held at 11:00, on 2014-10-15, at DSW Transfer Station, Training Room, Ground Floor, 22 Electron Road, Springfield. Tenders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend. Tenderers are to take note that a compulsory submis-sion of a representative sam-ple of at least 30 bags of each type (Orange & Clear) shall be deposited at the office of

the Deputy Head – Strategic & New Development, DSW – Cleansing & Solid Waste, 22 Electron Road, Springfield, Durban on 24 October 2014, before 14:00 for testing and approval purposes.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 060 639 8629 (Nomi Kuzwayo).

WS.6663 Buffelsdraai Landfill Site: CDM Landfill Gas Extraction and Ancillary Works (R500 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 17 October 2014A compulsory site inspec-tion will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-09 at the Buffelsdraai Landfill Site (see locality plan in tender documents). Tenders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend. Only those tenderers who are reg-istered with the CIDB, or are capable of being registered prior to the evaluation of submissions, in a contractor grading designation equal to

or higher than a contractor grading designation deter-mined in accordance with the sum tendered for a 5CE class of construction work or higher, are eligible to tender. Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 083 326 4458 (G. Payne).

WS.6664 Supply and deliv-ery of liquid Aluminium Sul-phate for Water and Waste Water Treatment Works for a duration of 36 months commencing 01 February 2015 (R1000 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guaranteed cheques only)Closing date: 07 November 2014A non-compulsory clarifi-cation meeting will be held at 11:00, on 2014-10-10 in Room 301, 3rd Floor, eThe-kwini Water and Sanitation Building, 3 Prior Road, Durban. Attendance at the clarification meeting is important, however it is not

compulsory. Tender docu-ments must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 8785 or 083 391 2074 (Keane Dharmalingum).

WS.6669 Preparation of water use licence applica-tion for 7 minor Wastewater Treatment Works (R100 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 31 October 2014A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-09, in Room 432, 4th Floor, eThekwini Water and Sanitation Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban. Tenders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend. Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 8664 (Rob Dyer).

WS.6670 Preparation of

water use licence applica-tion for 9 major Wastewater Treatment Works (R250 non-refundable tender charge - cash or bank guar-anteed cheques only)Closing date: 31 October 2014A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at 10:00, on 2014-10-09, in Room 432, 4th Floor, eThekwini Water and Sanitation Services, 3 Prior Road, Durban. Tenders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend. Only tenders submitted by tenderers who have previous-ly prepared Water Use Licence applications for Waste Water Treatment Works with a size 10MI/day or more will be considered. Tender docu-ments must be collected no later than 3 days from close of tender.All enquiries: Tel. No.: 031-311 8664 (Rob Dyer).


INVITATION TO TENDER PUBLIC NOTICE

CONTRACT NUMBER 1F-15615: TENDER FOR

BANKING SERVICES

The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for banking services during the period commencing from 1 Octo-ber 2015 to 30 September

2020.

Tender Documents are obtainable from the Cashier, Basement, Engineering Unit, Municipal Centre, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban (between 08:00 and 12:30 and from 13:15 to 15:15). A non-refundable tender charge of R1000.00 payable in cash or by a bank guar-anteed cheque is required on collection of the tender document. A compulsory briefing and clarification meeting will be held at 9:00, on Wednesday, 15 October

2014, in the Mandela Room, Admin Block, 1st Floor, City Hall, 263 Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme Street, Durban. Attendance at the briefing and clarification meeting is compulsory and tenders will not be considered from tenderers who do not attend. Only those tenderers who are members of a clearing house and are capable of providing a SINGLE integrated banking system to enable the Munic-ipality to transact with the Bank are eligible to submit a tender. The Services required must include:• a user-friendly banking system;• competitive bank charges and commission;• immediate/timeous tele-phonic support;• bulk cash handling facil-ities;• speed point terminal

services;• internet/ electronic bank-ing solutions;• guarantees/ overdraft facilities• defined overdraft facilities; and• electronic foreign exchange payment facility• Electronic Payments (EFT)

The closing date for tender submission is 5 December 2014, at 11:00. Sealed tenders must be placed in the tender box located at the Ground Floor, Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. All enquires are to be directed to Mr. V. Deeplal on Tel. 031-311 1828 or Ms. H. Sabela on Tel. 031-311 1723.


NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WS.6149,

WS.6150 & WS.6151

In terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Section 116(3)(a) and (b), notice is hereby given for the proposed amendments of the contracts listed below:-Contract Number WS.6146, WS.6150 & WS.6151 for the provision of water and san-itation services to Informal Settlements in eThekwini, awarded in June 2012. Contract WS 6149: Pro-gramme Management and Cost Consulting Services: Aurecon SA (Pty) Ltd.Contract WS 6150: Design Consultant for the Design

and Supervision of the works: BKS (AECOM), Bosch Stemele, Illiso Consulting and PD Naidoo (Mott MacDonald).Contract WS 6151: The provision of the works:-WK Construction SA, Esor-franki Pipelines and Icon Construction. Reason for amendment:Extend Contracts duration by 3 months to provide continuity for the rapid roll-out of sanitation to Human Settlements to December 2014, while the contracts are being re-tendered.The existing contracted entities have the necessary resources and expertise to deliver the required facilities at pace within the

overall programme of work.Contract Value – R250 000 000.00 for the 2014/15 financial year. Affected parties must submit representations not later than 24 October 2014, addressed to the City Manager, 6th Floor, City Engineer’s Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. For enquiries: Mr Siduduzo Mtshali on 031-3118794, e-mail [email protected] or Gugu Mbuyisa on 031-3118387, e-mail [email protected]


In terms of Section 15 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No.39 of 2004) (NEM:AQA), all municipalities are re-quired to develop an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). The Health Unit is embarking on a project to assess, evaluate, review, and update the AQMP in accordance with the requirements of the NEM:AQA and welcomes your participation. You can get involved in the AQMP review process by registering as a stakeholder by contacting the project secretary directly or by registering on the project website.Documentation on the AQMP review project will be made available on the project page available from www.projectsa.co.za/aqmp. For enquiries contact: Bruce Dale, [email protected], 031-311 3654; Sarisha Perumal, [email protected], 031-262 3265

Air Quality Management Plan

Invitation to register as a stakeholder and participate in the Assessment, Evaluation, Review and Updating of the Air Quality

Management Plan for eThekwini Municipality


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