DITSOBOTLA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
REVISED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
2015/2016 – 2017/2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A: INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW ... 1
1. Introduction ... 1
1.1. Process Followed ... 1
1.2. Factors Influencing Current Review ... 1
1.3. Key Issues ... 2
1.4. The Ditsobotla IDP Review Outcomes ... 2
1.5. Contents of the Revised IDP 2015/2016 ... 2
SECTION B: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ... 3
2. Overview ... 3
2.1. Demographic Overview ... 3
2.1.1. Population Distribution ... 3
2.1.2. Age Structure ... 4
2.1.3. Education/Literacy Levels ... 4
2.1.4. Employment Rate ... 5
2.1.5. Household Income ... 5
2.1.6. Occupation Profile ... 5
2.2. Economic Overview ... 6
2.2.1. Economic Contribution and Regional Growth Trends ... 6
2.2.2. Economic Performance ... 6
2.2.3. Labour and Employment ... 7
2.2.4. Economic Sectors ... 7
2.3. Performance and Employment Profile per Sector ... 8
2.3.1. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing ... 8
2.3.2. Mining ... 8
2.3.3. Manufacturing and Industrial ... 8
2.3.4. Construction ... 8
2.3.5. Electricity, Gas and Water (Utilities) ... 8
2.3.6. The Trade Sector ... 8
2.3.7. Transport, Storage and Communication ... 8
2.3.8. Finance and Business Sector ... 8
2.3.9. Community, Social and Personal Services ... 9
2.4. Access to Infrastructure Services ... 9
2.4.1. Water Services... 9
2.4.2. Electricity ... 10
2.4.3. Sanitation ... 10
2.4.4. Roads and Stormwater ... 11
2.4.5. Refuse Removal ... 11
2.4.6. Waste Disposal Facilities ... 12
2.4.7. Housing Profile... 12
2.4.8. Land Ownership and Size ... 13
2.5. Availability of Educational, Health And Social Facilities ... 14
2.5.1. Educational Facilities ... 14
2.5.2. Health Facilities... 14
2.5.3. Community Halls ... 15
2.5.4. Cemeteries ... 16
2.6. Demographics in Brief ... 16
2.7. Public Needs ... 16
2.8. Institutional Analysis ... 17
2.8.1. KPA 1: Municipal Transformation and Development ... 18
2.8.1.1. Human Resource Management ... 18
2.8.1.1.1. Employment Equity Plan ... 18
2.8.1.1.2. Employee Wellness Programme ... 18
2.8.1.1.3. Overtime Expenditure... 18
2.8.1.1.4. Skills Development ... 18
2.8.1.1.5. Information Technology ... 19
2.8.1.1.6. Records and Archiving ... 19
2.8.2. KPA 2: Basic Services and Infrastructure ... 19
2.8.2.1. Roads and Stormwater ... 19
2.8.2.2. Water Infrastructure ... 20
2.8.2.3. Waste Water Treatment Management ... 20
2.8.2.4. Waste Management ... 21
2.8.3. KPA 3: Local Economic Development ... 21
2.8.4. KPA 4: Financial Viability and Management ... 21
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2.8.5. KPA 5: Good Governance and Public Participation ...21
2.8.5.1. Corporate Governance ...21
2.8.5.2. Internal Audit and Risk Management ...21
2.8.5.3. Legal Compliance ...22
2.8.5.4. Integrated Development Planning ...22
2.8.5.5. Performance Management ...22
2.8.5.6. Public Participation ...23
2.8.5.7. Customer Care ...23
2.8.5.8. Intergovernmental Relations ...23
SECTION C: MUNICIPAL PRIORITIES ...24
3. Introduction and Overview ...24
3.1. Vision Statement ...24
3.2. Mission Statement ...24
3.3. Municipal Priority Issues ...24
3.3.1. National Spatial Development Perspective ...24
3.3.2. National Key Performance Indicators ...25
3.4. Key Informants ...25
3.4.1. Institutional Capacity ...25
3.4.2. Poverty and Unemployment ...25
3.4.3. Service Delivery Backlogs ...26
3.5. Key Municipal Issues ...26
SECTION D: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES, TARGETS AND INDICATORS ...28
KPA 1: Municipal Transformation and Organisational Development ...28
KPA 2: Basic Services and Infrastructure ...35
KPA 3: Local Economic Development ...44
KPA 4: Financial Management and Viability ...48
KPA 5: Good Governance and Public Participation ...51
SECTION E: PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES ... 57
SECTION F: FINANCIAL PLAN/BUDGET ... 72
4. Executive Summary ... 72
4.1. Introduction ... 72
4.2. Consolidated Overview ... 73
4.3. Budget Summary and Analysis ... 73
4.3.1. Medium Term Outlook 2015/2016 – 2017/2018 ... 73
4.3.1.1. Capital Budget ... 73
4.3.1.2. Operating Budget ... 74
4.3.2. Budget Analysis ... 75
4.3.2.1. Operating Revenue per Source ... 75
4.3.2.2. Property Rates ... 79
4.3.2.3. Service Charges ... 80
4.3.2.4. Interest on Debtors ... 80
4.3.2.5. Agency Fees ... 80
4.3.2.6. Grants and Subsidies ... 80
4.3.2.7. Other Revenue... 80
4.4. Operating Expenditure ... 81
4.4.1.1. Employee-related Costs ... 81
4.4.1.2. Remuneration of Councillors ... 81
4.4.1.3. General Expenditure ... 81
4.4.1.4. Bulk Purchases ... 81
4.4.1.5. Repairs and Maintenance ... 82
4.4.1.6. Contracted Services ... 82
4.4.1.7. Debt Impairment ... 82
4.4.1.8. Depreciation and Asset Impairment... 82
4.5. Project List Details ... 82
4.6. Budget Process ... 84
4.6.1. Overview ... 84
4.6.2. Political Oversight ... 84
4.6.3. Consultation Process ... 84
4.6.4. Schedule of Key Deadlines ... 84
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4.7. Budget Assumptions ...84
4.7.1. Key Financial Indicators ...84
4.7.2. Credit Rating ...85
4.7.3. Borrowing and Investments ...85
4.7.4. Rates, Tariffs, Charges and Timing of Revenue Collection ..85
4.7.5. Changing Demand Characteristics ...85
4.7.6. Overview of Budget Related Policies and Amendments ...85
4.7.6.1. Virement Policy ...85
4.7.6.2. Accounting Policy ...86
4.7.6.3. Supply Chain Management Policy ...86
4.7.6.4. Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy ...86
4.7.6.5. Tariff Policy ...86
4.7.6.6. Fixed Asset Management Policy ...86
4.8. Disclosure on Implementation of MFMA and Other Legislation ....86
4.8.1. Budget ...86
4.8.2. Budget and Treasury Office ...86
4.8.3. Audit Committee ...86
4.8.4. Municipal Public Accounts Committee ...86
5. SECTION G: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ...87
5.1. Purpose and Structure of the SDF ...87
5.2. Development Concept ...87
5.3. Settlement Patterns ...87
5.4. Road Network ...88
5.5. Open Space System ...88
5.6. Mining and Quarrying ...89
5.7. Agriculture ...89
5.8. Spatial Development Strategies ...90
5.8.1. Urban Integration ...90
5.8.2. Bulk Infrastructure Development ...90
5.8.3. Equitable Access to Services ...90
5.8.4. Land Use and Transport Integration ...90
5.8.5. Greater Housing Typology Mix ...91
5.8.6. Protection of High Environmental Control Zone ...91
5.8.7. Land Use Budget ...91
5.8.8. Roads and Transport ...91
5.8.9. Social Amenities ...92
5.9. Proposed Service Delivery Centre Hierarchy ...92
5.9.1. First Order SDC ... 92
5.9.2. Second Order SDC ... 93
5.9.3. Third Order SDC ... 93
5.9.4. Rural Order SDC ... 93
5.9.5. Housing and Land Tenure ... 94
SECTION H: OPERATIONAL PLAN ... 95
6. Overview ... 95
6.1. The Political Structure ... 95
6.2. Ward Committees ... 95
6.3. Municipal Portfolio Committees ... 95
6.4. The Ditsobotla Municipal Administration ... 96
6.5. Political and Administrative Inter-face ... 96
6.6. Technical Working Committee ... 96
6.7. Senior Management Meeting ... 97
6.8. Project Implementation Teams ... 97
SECTION I: MONITORING AND EVALUATION ... 98
7. Purpose of a Performance Management System ... 98
7.1. Legal Framework for Performance Management ... 98
7.1.1. The Local Government: Municipal Systems Act ... 98
7.1.2. The Local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations (2001) ... 99
7.1.3. The Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act No.56 of 2003) ... 99
7.2. The Municipal Performance Model ... 100
7.3. Managing Organisational Performance ... 100
7.4. The Organisational Scorecard ... 101
7.5. The Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan ... 101
7.6. Performance Contracts ... 101
7.7. Auditing and Quality Control ... 101
7.8. Schedule for Performance Reviews ... 102
