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GAMAGARA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Municipal Profile
introduction
The Housing Development Agency (“HDA”) is a national
public development agency that promotes sustainable
communities by making well located and appropriately
planned land and buildings available for the development of
human settlements. The Agency has developed and
deployed an information system which includes municipal
profiles for selected municipalities. The intent of this profile
is to provide guidelines and advice to Provincial Department
of Human Settlements as well as municipalities on efficient
utilization of land and economic government infrastructure
investments in support of integrated human settlements
development.
about the template
The template was compiled for the Housing Development
Agency using a number of different data sources. The 2011
Census information from StatsSA was used extensively to
represent socio-economic information.
The financial profile data was extracted from the
municipalities’ most recent financial statements. The
Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Housing Development
Plan (MHDP) and Spatial Development Framework of each
municipality also provided inputs into the municipal profile.
Where possible, each source of information is quoted as
part of the specific figure, table or chart.
The municipal profile is structured in the following sections:
• Section 1 provides background information on the
municipality, including land use data;
• Section 2 deals with demographic information such as
population growth and income;
• Section 3 provides an economic overview of the
municipality;
• Section 4 investigates the financial status of the
municipality;
• Section 5 gives headline data on the property market in
the municipality;
• Section 6 looks at housing demand and historic delivery
of RDP houses;
• Section 7 displays a land rent analysis;
• Section 8 provides a snapshot of water, sanitation and
electricity delivery;
• Section 9 displays a cost surface analysis;
• Section 10 deals with budget implications of servicing the
housing backlog,
• Section 11 analyse the performance of the planning
function at municipal level.
Gamagara Local Municipality
Source: Municipal Demarcation Board (2013), www.demarcation.org.za.
Gamagara Local Municipality comprises of an area of
264 222 hectares, and is located in the North Eastern
sector of the Northern Cape, on the N14 National Road
between Upington and Vryburg. It is approximately
200km North East of Upington and 280km North West
of Kimberley. The single largest factor that has guided
the development of the Gamagara area is the iron ore
mine at Sishen (IDP 2014-2015).
Contact Details:
PO Box 1001, Kathu, 8446.
Civic Centre Cnr of Hendrick van Eck and Frikkie Meyer
Road,Kathu, Northern Cape, 8446
Tel : (053) 723 2261
Fax : (053) 723 2021
Website: http://www.gamagara.co.za/
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Section 1: Background
Land Cover Category
Woodland
Thicket, Bushland, Bush Clumps &
High Fynbos
Shrubland & Low Fynbos
Grassland
Waterbodies
Wetlands
Degraded land
Cultivated land
Urban / Builtup : rural cluster
Urban / Built-up : residential
Urban / Built-up : commercial
Urban / Built-up : industrial /
transport
Mines & Quarries
Hectare
26,73%
63,41%
6,44%
0,06%
0,01%
0,16%
0,75%
0,07%
0,01%
0,64%
0,01%
0,02%
1,71%
Source: National Geo-spatial Information (NGI),
National Land Cover 2000 (NLC 2000).
The total extent of Gamagara LM is
264 222 hectares.
Almost 63,41% (in terms of geographic
area) of Gamagara LM is covered in
thicket, bushland, bush clumps & high
fynbosbush fields.
Mining, although a very important
economic industry, consumes only about
1,71% of the surface area of Gamagara
LM.
More than 97,62% of the municipality is
currently vacant/undeveloped.
Source: National Geo-spatial Information (NGI), National Land Cover 2000 (NLC 2000).
Gamagara LM has no Tribal/Traditional villages within the
municipal boundary. The municipal area of Gamagara consists of 5
towns, Kathu, Shesheng, Dibeng, Dingleton, and Olifantshoek, a
large farming area and a considerable mining area. Kathu is the
largest town within the municipality and is also the administrative
centre of the Gamagara Local Municipality.
% population
residing in Urban
Areas
StatsSA -2011
97,62%
% population
residing on farms
2,38%
Demarcation Board - 2011
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Section 2: Demographics
population
Gamagara Local Municipality has a population of 41 618
people (StatsSA, 2011). Although the population density has
increased since 2002, it is still well below the metro
average.
Population 1996 - 2020
y = 90.81x2 - 362,480.42x + 361,749,932.78
R² = 1.00
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
41,618
Gamagara LM
%
40 583 573
20 791
0,19%
2001
44 819 778
23 193
0,17%
2011
51 770 560
41 618
0,18%
2020
2018
2016
2014
2012
2010
Growth
2008
2006
2004
2002
2000
1998
RSA Population
23,193
20,791
1996
Year
1996
Gamagara has a LOW POPULATION DENSITY OF
0,16 people per hectare, largely due to 97,62% of the
municipality not being developed.
income
2,31%
7,94%
1996 to 2001
2001 to 2011
By 2020, the population of Gamagara Local
Municipality is expected to be 81 416.
Households that may qualify for subsidies
based on income - 2001
Number of households
Household Monthly Income 2011
2,000
1,800
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
From 2001 - 2011,
the % people
earning less than
R3500/month
increased with:
0,72% per annum.
1,619
Less than R 3500/month
4,476
R 3 500 - R12 801/Month
Households that may qualify for subsidies
based on income - 2011
Monthly income category
Households in Gamagara Local Municipality are
relatively poor with almost 10,11% earning no
income at all. 76,02% of the households earn less
than R12 800/month. There has been significant
growth in the income bracket earning between R3
500 and R12 800/month – a clear signal for rental or
gap market housing options.
From 2001 - 2011,
the % people
3,417
earning between
R 3500 to R12
801/month grew
at: 11,10% per
annum.
Less than R 3500/month
4,798
R 3 500 - R12 801/Month
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
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Section 2: Demographics
level of education
Highest level of education achieved in 2011
Highest level of education 2011
The percentage of
people with no
education
decreased with
10,94% between
2001 and 2011.
7: Other
28: Higher Degree (Masters / PhD)
27: Honours degree
26: Bachelors Degree and Post graduate Diploma
25: Bachelors Degree
24: Post Higher Diploma (Masters, Doctoral Diploma)
23: Higher Diploma
22: Diploma with Grade 12 / Std 10
21: Certificate with Grade 12 / Std 10
18: NTC VI / N6
17: NTC V / N5
16: NTC IV / N4
15: NTC III / N3 / NIC / (V) Level 4
12: Grade 12 / Standard 10 / Form 5 / Matric / NTC111
5: Grade 12 / Std 10 / Form 5
20: Diploma with less than Grade 12 / Std 10
19: Certificate with less than Grade 12 / Std 10
14: NTC II / N2 / NIC / (V) Level 3
13: NTC I / N1 / NIC / (V) Level 2
11: Grade 11 / Standard 9 / Form 4
10: Grade 10 / Standard 8 / Form 3
09: Grade 9 / Standard 7 / Form 2 / ABET 4
08: Grade 8 / Standard 6 / Form 1
07: Grade 7 / Standard 5 / ABET 3
06: Grade 6 / Standard 4
05: Grade 5 / Standard 3 / ABET 2
04: Grade 4 / Standard 2
03: Grade 3 / Standard 1 / ABET 1 (Kha Ri Gude,SANLI)
02: Grade 2 / Sub B
01: Grade 1 / Sub A
00: Grade 0
1: No schooling
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
Number of people
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
gender distribution
Gender Distribution 1996 - 2011
60%
Number of people
50%
54.65%
49.75% 50.25%
50.29% 49.71%
45.35%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
1996
2001
Male
The male gender
constitutes
approximately 54,65%
of the total population.
This trend can often be
observed in mining
towns where the mining
industry is
predominantly male
orientated.
2011
Female
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
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Section 3: Economics
economic sector & strength
Economic Strength - GVA (R Millions)
Based on constant 2005 prices
Economic strength
Share of GVA
% Share
100%
2011
Share of employment
2010
83.20%
2009
80%
60%
45.69%
2008
40%
2007
20%
2006
0%
2005
2004
Economic sector
0
The dominant economic sector in Gamagara LM is Mining,
which contributes to more than 83,20% of the GVA of the
municipality. This industry employs more than 46,69% of
Gamagara’s people. All the other economic sectors contribute
less than 16% each of the GVA of Gamagara LM.
Comparison of Economic Growth Rates (2007 2011)
8%
6%
50,000
Metro Average
100,000
150,000
Gamagara LM
In 2011, Gamagara LM contributed to 0,17% of
the National GVA.
Economic Growth Rate
Municipality
2008
2009 2010 2011 Average
City of Cape Town
4,0%
-1,1% 3,0% 3,0%
3,1%
Buffalo City LM
3,3%
-1,3% 1,2% 2,1%
2,0%
Nelson Mandela Bay
0,0%
Metro
-4,6% 0,6% 0,6%
-0,2%
4%
Mangaung
4,8%
-0,9% 1,8% 2,4%
2,8%
2%
eThekwini
2,9%
-1,6% 2,1% 2,4%
2,2%
Ekurhuleni
4,1%
-3,5% 3,3% 3,8%
2,7%
City of Johannesburg 5,7%
-1,0% 2,9% 3,8%
3,6%
3,1% 3,0% 3,1%
3,7%
0%
-2%
2007
2008
2009
2010
-4%
2011
City of Tshwane
-6%
Gamagara LM
2,6%
-5,1% -7,2% 6,2%
0,4% -1,13%
-8%
Gamagara LM
Metro Average
Northern Cape
National GDP
In 2011, the
unemployment
rate was:
Gamagara LM has the lowest average annual
economic growth rate.
17,7%
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
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Section 4: Financial Status of the
municipality
annual collection rate
revenue has been
collected, the
benchmark is 95%
The payment level of 90,49%
resulted in a loss of R17 million
in cash flow which should have
been utilised in service delivery
or in capital investment.
Annual Collection Rate (2013)
90,49% of all billed
200
RAND/MILLION
150
Future sustainability and growth
is dependent on a collection rate
of approximately 95% and a
focused revenue collection
strategy should be
implemented.
100
50
0
2013 (Rand/million)
R174
Revenue billed
Renevue collected
R157
Loss in cash flow
R17
own revenue to total operating revenue
In 2013, 77,96% of the
Municipality’s revenue is
internally generated, this
has increased from 74,76%
during 2012, which indicates
an decreasing dependency
on government grants to
sustain operations.
Total Revenue (excl. Capital grants), R268
Own revenue, R209
Operational grants, R59
R-
R50
R100
R150
R200
R250
R300
RAND/MILLION
asset turnover
R640
R627
The historic infrastructure base is sufficient to support
the current service delivery demands.
R700
R600
R500
16%
23%
R400
R300
R200
Service revenue to assets employed (asset turnover)
measures whether there is sufficient investment in
economic assets. The benchmark is 20%
R104
The upward trend indicates the municipalities growth in
economic assets thus ensuring excellent revenue
growth.
R153
R100
Infrastructure carrying value
Service charges
R2012 (Rand/million) 2013 (Rand/million)
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Section 4: Financial status of the
municipality
budget implementation
Indicates to what extent the Municipality is
able to deliver on its planned budget. The
target is 100%.
Revenue and expenditure management
140,82%
R 300,000,000
64,98% actual expenditure on
capital budget
140,82% actual expenditure on
operational budget
113,64%
R 250,000,000
R 200,000,000
R 150,000,000
113,64% actual revenue realised
64,98%
R 100,000,000
The consistent realisation of
revenue below the budgeted
revenue over the past three years
is indicative of unrealistic revenue
projections.
R 50,000,000
R0
Capital Expenditure
Operating
Expenditure
Budgeted
Operating Revenue
Actual
Section 5: Property market
Average land value(R/m²) per land use - based on 2013/2014 Valuation Roll
Vacant
Residential
RDP
Public Open Area
PSI
Municipal
Mining
institutional
Industrial
Government
Creche
Church
Business
Authority
Agriculture
R 126.73
R 327.42
R 205.36
R 172.46
R 64.37
R 19.45
R 1,019.54
R 67.64
R 410.07
R 161.96
R 108.23
R 454.67
R 699.46
R 520.43
R 21.30
No of Transfers
Total Number of Transfers
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Highest Transfers
R 25000000
R 20000000
R 15000000
R 10000000
R 5000000
R0
Source: Gamagara LM Valuation Roll 2014
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Section 6: Housing demand and supply
dwelling type & housing backlog
Dwelling type
179
Other
Housing backlog
75
Servants quarters/granny…
2,488
1473
Informal settlement
1002
Backyard shack
147
House/flat/room in…
781
6
Semi-detached house
178
Townhouse
543
19
Cluster house
2011
2001
546
Flat or apartment
1996
The municipal housing backlog increases
between 1996 and 2001 with 8,79% and with
21,84% between 2001 and 2011.
42
Traditional dwelling
7,073
House
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
Households
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
housing delivery
Annual Delivery of RDP Houses
Number of Residential Buildings Completed
455
500
450
500
400
450
350
400
300
350
250
300
200
250
150
200
86
100
150
0
50
100
21
0
0
2011
2012
0
50
2007
2008
2009
2010
0
Dwelling Houses
Completed
2007
2008
Flats & Townhouses
Completed
2009
2010
Dwelling Houses
Smaller than 80 (m2)
2011
2012
Project name
Location 2013/14
Building of 70 houses
Sesheng R6,143,000
Building of 100 houses
O’hoek
Building 200 rental houses Kathu
R9,686,920
R29,139,200
Dwelling Houses Smaller than 80 (m2)
The building plan statistics indicates that 0 RDP
house were built in 2012.
Annual housing delivery target:
(IDP 2013/2014)
Average annual delivery:
370
(StatsSA Building plans approved 2009-2012)
119
Current total number of units
planned:
370
(IDP 2013/2014)
Current own fund committed
towards housing development:
(IDP 2013/2014)
R 44(mill)
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
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Section 7: Land Rent Analysis
land rent analysis
The land rent theory is a geographical economic theory that refers to how the price and demand for real estate
change as the distance from the central business district (CBD) increases. It states that different land users will
compete with one another for land close to the city centre.
R 1,600
R 1,400
R 1,200
R 1,000
R 800
R 600
R 400
R 200
R0
Average Total Property value –
RDP Properties
Rand per/m²
Rand per/m²
Average Total Property value –
Residential Properties
0-5
5-10
10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 35-40
R 450
R 400
R 350
R 300
R 250
R 200
R 150
R 100
R 50
R0
0-5
Time in min from CBD
Time in min from CBD
Average Total Property value –
Vacant Properties
R 600
R 700
R 500
R 600
Rand per/m²
Rand per/m²
Average Total Property value –
Municipal Properties
R 400
R 300
R 200
R 100
R 500
R 400
R 300
R 200
R 100
R0
R0
0-5
0-5
10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45
Rand per/m²
Time in min from CBD
10-15
20-25
25-30
Average Total Property value –
Mining Properties
Average Total Property value –
Agricultural Properties
R 350
R 300
R 250
R 200
R 150
R 100
R 50
R0
5-10
Time in min from CBD
Time in min from CBD
Rand per/m²
5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40
R 3500
R 3000
R 2500
R 2000
R 1500
R 1000
R 500
R0
Time in min from CBD
Source: Gamagara LM Valuation Roll 2014
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Section 8: Water, sanitation & electricity
water
% Access to Piped Water: 2001-2011
Access to Piped Water: 2011
No access to piped
water
100%
No access to piped water
80%
Water on community stand: >200m
from dwelling
60%
Water on community stand: <200m
from dwelling
Water on community
stand: >200m from
dwelling
Water on community
stand: <200m from
dwelling
40%
Water inside yard
Water inside yard
20%
Water inside dwelling
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
0%
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
Water inside dwelling
% in 2001
Number of Households
sanitation
% in 2011
% Sanitation: 2001- 2011
Other
Sanitation 2011
100%
Bucket toilet
Other
80%
Bucket toilet
Pit toilet without
ventilation
Pit toilet without ventilation
Pit toilet with ventilation
(VIP)
60%
Pit toilet with ventilation (VIP)
Chemical toilet
Chemical toilet
Flush toilet (with septic tank)
40%
Flush toilet (connected to sewerage…
None
Flush toilet (with septic
tank)
20%
Sanitation
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
Number Of Households
Flush toilet (connected to
sewerage system)
0%
None
% in 2001
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
electricity
% in 2011
% Source of Lighting: 2001- 2011
Source of Lighting 2011
100%
None
Solar
95%
None
Solar
Candles
Paraffin
Gas
Electricity
Candles
90%
Paraffin
Gas
85%
Electricity
0
2000
4000
6000
Number of Households
8000
10000
80%
% in 2001
% in 2011
Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011
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Section 9: Cost surface analysis
cost surface analysis
To develop land everywhere in the municipality does not necessarily cost the same. Often vacant land is
developed at a cost significantly higher than elsewhere in the municipality. This cost surface map for the
municipality will indicate the premium payable based on certain environmental and geological constraints.
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Gamagara LM SDF
Section 10: Spatial development framework
Kathu SDF
Source: Gamagara Municipality, Map 6 - Municipal Overview
Source: Gamagara Municipality, Map 7 - Kathu SDF, 2012
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Dibeng SDF
Section 10: Spatial development framework
Olifantshoek SDF
Source: Gamagara Municipality, Map 8 - Dibeng SDF, 2012
Source: Gamagara Municipality, Map 9 - Olifantshoek SDF, 2012
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Section 10: Spatial development framework
accessibility analysis -CBD
This map tests housing projects identified in the SDF in terms of how accessible these projects are to the CBD of
the Municipality (essentially a test to see if proposals attempt a “compact city” design).From the map it is clear
that the majority of projects would take longer than 25 minutes to access the CBD of Kathu.
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Section 10: Spatial development framework
accessibility analysis – active mines
This map tests housing projects identified in the SDF in terms of how accessible these projects are to employment
opportunities. Since mining is the major employer in the municipality, all active mines were used as origins. The
map clearly indicates that a number of SDF residential proposals are located on the periphery of the municipality,
more than 10 minutes away from employment opportunities.
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Section 10: Spatial development framework
budget implications of the SDF
The current housing backlog for Gamagara LM is approximately 2 488 units.
Budget required to service Total Housing Backlog (at different
densities)
R800,000,000
R700,000,000
R600,000,000
R500,000,000
R400,000,000
R300,000,000
R200,000,000
R100,000,000
R0
35
69
140
200
GROSS DENSITY (UNITS/HECTARE
Water
Sewer
Electricity
Roads & Storm water
Top Structures
The annual housing target for Gamagara LM is approximately 370 units per year in order to complete
the planned housing projects in 2014.
Budget required to service Annual Housing Target (at different
densities)
R120,000,000
R100,000,000
R80,000,000
R60,000,000
R40,000,000
R20,000,000
R0
35
69
140
200
GROSS DENSITY (UNITS/HECTARE
Water
Sewer
Electricity
Roads & Storm water
Top Structures
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Section 11: Planning practises assessment
summary
The purpose of this practises assessment for the
municipality was to:
• audit planning capacity within the municipality, as it
relates to;
• land use management capacity;
• spatial planning capacity;
• audit the actual planning systems, tools and
methodologies of the municipality;
• long term development strategy;
• spatial development frameworks;
• integrated development plans;
• land use management systems, land use
schemes, zoning schemes or town planning
schemes;
• other policies and frameworks such as
densification policies, nodal plans etc.;
• audit planning governance within the municipality;
• processes used to compile and implement
the plans listed in the previous point;
• audit any software tools, systems and data used in the
compilation of the above planning products or in
support of planning governance.
Town Planning Practises Assessment
Statutory Compliance
Non-statutory Plans/Policies
Town Planning Activities
Information Systems
Organisational Tactics
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
scope of planning practises
Land Use Management Scheme (LUMS) in place
Any requirements to include in future LUS? Elements the LUS is lacking?
Is staff adequately trained to deal with land use management issues?
Linkage with billing systems / LIS to record changes in land use / zoning / tariffs
Adequate number of staff to deal with land use management in the municipality
Information system in place to deal with amendments to the LUMS
Land use data updated annually
Land use data available
LUMS include innovative practises to promote integration between strategic planning documents and LUMS
"Informality" (this can refer to informal settlements, rural villages, or informal business) is accommodated…
Map 3s in place
All development controls reflected in the Scheme Clauses
Scheme Clauses in place
Amendments to the LUMS recorded
LUMS updated on a regular basis
Long term
strategic
plan
Integrated Development Plan
(IDP) in place
Spatial Development Framework (SDF) in
place
Wall-to-wall land use management scheme in place
Any requirements to include in future SDF? Elements the SDF is lacking?
Staff adequately skilled to deal with SDF
Adequate number of staff to deal with SDF
Include basic guidelines/implications for the LUMS of the municipality
Quantifies current social facilities and number of facilities needed to accommodate growth from GDS
Implementation of urban edge or urban growth boundary
Indicates areas of protection and conservation
SDF defines the linkage and corridors between nodes or settlements
SDF identifies growth areas, nodes and priority investment areas
SDF includes desired spatial form and land use patterns for municipality
SDF a reflection of the current development status in municipality
Any requirements to include in future IDP? Elements the IDP is lacking?
Includes key performance indicators and performance targets.
Includes three year capital budget allocation
Includes Spatial Development Framework (SDF)
Identifies communities which do not have access to basic municipal services
Assesses the existing level of development in the municipality,
Expresses the municipality’s most critical developmental and internal transformation needs
Incorporates the long term vision from GDS
Incorporates national and provincial planning directives
Identify long term development objectives
Sets out 20 year(+) vision of the municipality in achieving its development objectives
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20%
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Section 11: Planning practises assessment
planning activities
Building Plan Approval
Development
applications
Co
nsu
ltat
ion
This section investigates the legislative requirements of having an IDP, SDF and land use scheme in place. Though not legislated, it also
includes a long term strategic plan (e.g. a growth and development strategy). On the whole it the planning scope of practises in the
municipality can be seen as “competent” . All the requirements of legislation are met.
Internal and external stakeholders consulted
Application finalised within allocated time span
Town planning recommendation formulated
Comments from stakeholders collated
Applications distributed to internal and external stakeholders
Regular site inspections held
Electronic system available to deal with development applications
Up to date amendment scheme register in place
Linkage with valuation roll system to inform supplementary valuations
Processes (including legal) in place to deal with non compliance of building…
Certificates issued within allocated timespan
Inspections carried out
Application finalised within allocated time span
Recommendation formulated
Comments from stakeholders collated
Applications distributed to internal and external stakeholders
Regular site inspections held
Electronic system available to deal with development applications
Up to date building plan register in place
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100%
systems
Spatial analysis
and modelling
tools
Land information system
The various planning tools and products at the disposal of a municipally are supported by various information systems. These systems can
be relatively large and complex (e.g. an agent based transport and land use modelling system) or relatively simple (such as an excel spread
sheet calculating the number of social facilities to be provided as for different population scenarios). Information systems can thus be defined
in this particular context as the means by which skilled municipal officials use software and information to support the process of spatial
restructuring.
LIS is 'user-friendly' and readily accessible to all staff
System stores historical data
System links with LUMS
System links with valuation roll
System links with billing systems
System links with GIS
Models available to measure level of service for social facilities
Models available to quantify need for social facilities
Models available to forecast future land use based on population and economic growth…
Models available to forecast population growth (in Support of GDS)
Networking with and participation at district or provincial GIS forums
Partnerships in place to ensure access to provincial and national datasets
GIS strategy in place
GIS
Staff use system and system functionality as appropriate for their role
GIS is 'user-friendly' and readily accessible to all staff
GIS is linked to the LUMS
GIS stores historical data
Cadastral records are accurately described using the Surveyor General standardised 21 digit…
GIS can be linked to other systems (Billing, valuation roll, LIS)
Cadastral changes are recorded and updated on a regular basis
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Section 11: Planning practises assessment
organisational tactics
Change control
The organisational tactics, or rather the extent to which the organisation support the Planning function can at best be described as being in
its “awareness” phase. It is largely left up to individuals to up skill themselves or to acquire necessary information required for personal
growth. More interaction with planning role-players are required for the planning function to grow the municipality. This includes access to
information and networking with planners at other municipalities or other spheres of government.
Organisation takes an active role in participating in steering groups/working
parties and or preparing submissions on proposed legislative changes
Organisation informs staff of legislative changes affecting their work
Organisation monitors possible legislative changes or changes in standards
that may have an impact on its operations or policies
Human resources
Is any skills required to ensure detail project proposals (e.g. design
framework) is implemented? Project packaging and implementation?
Is the planning function adequate (capacity, trainining, skills etc) to give effect
to proposals from the SDF / other plans?
Level of Town Planning expertise is appropriate to each job
Staff regularly attend workshops as appropriate to close skill gaps
Strategic alignment
Skill gaps in Town Planning are assessed
Corporate data required for Strategic Planning is easily available and used
consistently across the organisation
Customer KPIs for IDP and Planning function are aligned
Town Planning policies and plans are well aligned and have strong linkages to
ensure corporate objectives are achieved
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human resources
Function/Section
Planning & Human Settlement
No. of Posts
No. of employees
Vacancies
Management & other
1
1
1
Building Control & Regulations
5
3
3
Development Planning
8
2
4
Housing & Properties
3
1
5
Environmental Management
0
0
0
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