The department renders support service to the core service delivery departments of the Municipality. The support service is rendered through:
provision and management of human resource
building institutional capacity
promoting sound labour relations and
rendering administrative support to the Institution
Functions of the Department
Responsible for Planning, Policy Development/Review and Monitoring and Evaluation, control and manage the day to day administrative affairs of the Corporate Services Department to ensure that policies are implemented promptly, efficiently, and within the parameters of all relevant legislation
Interface with both elected members and officials
Ensure that employees meet their required outputs and outcomes
Communicate Council policies and provide leadership and strategic advice as necessary
Institute a robust system of internal controls and delegation that provides employees with a clear understanding of their obligations,
Contribute to the review of the IDP annually and ensure that Council policies and priorities as related to Corporate Services are reflected in the IDP and budget
To take a proactive role in ensuring that competent Human Resources are available at the right time and place (HR Planning) and that Institutional Support is provided for throughout the institution.