MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 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. Mogalakwena Local Municipality Source: Municipal Demarcation Board (2013) Mogalakwena Local Municipality is situated in the western quadrant of Limpopo, within the western district of the Waterberg Municipality, and is bordered by Aganang to the east, Mookgopong to the south, and Lephalale to the north. The municipality is almost 616 630 hectares in extent, of which 3,2% is developed. Contact Details: PO Box 34, Mokopane, O600 54 Retief Street, Mokopane, 0600 Tel: (015) 491-9630 Fax: (018) 464-1780, Email: ledwabal@mogalakwena.gov.za, Website: http://www.mogalakwena.gov.za Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 1
Land Cover Category Hectare Bare 1,68% Bush 62,44% Chicken / Pig batteries 0,00% Cultivated Land 12,30% Erosion 0,19% Forest and Woodland 3,15% Forest Plantations and Woodlots 0,03% Golf Course 0,00% Grassland 16,40% Mines & Quarries 0,45% Smallholdings 0,01% Urban Landfills 0,00% Urban Rural Cluster (low density) 1,72% Urban/built up area: Commercial 0,03% Urban/built up area: Industrial/Transport 0,06% Urban/built up area: Other 0,00% Urban/built up area: Residential 1,36% Water bodies 0,17% Source: Limpopo Province, Land Cover Data set, ESKOM 2013, GeoTerraImage (GTI) Pty Ltd, Pretoria, South Africa The total extent of Mogalakwena LM is 616 630 hectares. Almost 62,44% (in terms of geographic area) of Mogalakwena LM is covered in bush fields. MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 1: Background Mining, although a very important economic industry, consumes only about 0,45% of the surface area of Mogalakwena LM. More than 96,65% of the municipality is currently vacant/undeveloped. Source: Limpopo Province, Land Cover Data set, ESKOM 2013, GeoTerraImage (GTI) Pty Ltd, Pretoria, South Africa Mogalakwena LM has 178 Rural Settlements (Tribal / Traditional villages) spread across its municipal boundary, 70,93% of the population reside in these areas. % population residing in Tribal/Traditional Villages 70,93% The municipality has 3 additional semi-urban settlements (GaPila, GaPuka and GaSekhoalela) both Proclaimed as a result of relocation due to mining expansion in the Mapela Area. StatsSA -2011 Demarcation Board - 2011 % population residing in Urban Areas 27,32% Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 2
Number of households 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 2: Demographics 280 682 population Population 1996-2020 y = 3 362 026,91ln(x) - 25 263 352,93 R² = 0,87 298 282 307 683 Mogalakwena LM has a population of 307 683 people (StatsSA, 2011). Although the population density has increased since 2001, it is still well below the metro average. Year RSA Population Mogalakwena LM % 1996 40 583 573 280 682 0,69% 2001 44 819 778 298 282 0,67% 2011 51 770 560 307 683 0,59% Growth 1,25% 0,32% Mogalakwena has a LOW POPULATION DENSITY OF 0,50 people per hectare, largely due to96,65% of the municipality not being developed. 1996 to 2001 2001 to 2011 By 2020, the population of Mogalakwena Local Municipality is expected to be 324 620. 20 000 18 000 16 000 14 000 12 000 10 000 8 000 6 000 4 000 2 000 0 income Household Monthly Income 2011 Households that may qualify for subsidies based on income - 2001 From 2001-2011, the % people earning less than R3500/month reduced with: 0,35% per annum. 6 461 Less than R 3500/month 62 290 R 3 500 - R12 801/Month Households that may qualify for subsidies based on income - 2011 Households in Mogalakwena LM are poor with almost 14,88% earning no income at all and a total of 92,80% of the municipality 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. Monthly income category From 2001-2011, the % people earning between R 3500 to R12801/month grew at: 10,96% per annum. 13 545 Less than R 3500/month 60 131 Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 R 3 500 - R12 801/Month Page 3
Number of people Highest level of education achieved in 2011 MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 2: Demographics level of education Other Higher Degree (Masters / PhD) Honours degree Bachelors Degree and Post graduate Diploma Bachelors Degree Post Higher Diploma (Masters, Doctoral Diploma) Higher Diploma Diploma with Grade 12 / Std 10 Certificate with Grade 12 / Std 10 NTC VI / N6 NTC V / N5 NTC IV / N4 NTC III / N3 / NIC / (V) Level 4 Grade 12 / Standard 10 / Form 5 / Matric / NTC111 Grade 12 / Std 10 / Form 5 Diploma with less than Grade 12 / Std 10 Certificate with less than Grade 12 / Std 10 NTC II / N2 / NIC / (V) Level 3 NTC I / N1 / NIC / (V) Level 2 Grade 11 / Standard 9 / Form 4 Grade 10 / Standard 8 / Form 3 Grade 9 / Standard 7 / Form 2 / ABET 4 Grade 8 / Standard 6 / Form 1 Grade 7 / Standard 5 / ABET 3 Grade 6 / Standard 4 Grade 5 / Standard 3 / ABET 2 Grade 4 / Standard 2 Grade 3 / Standard 1 / ABET 1 (Kha Ri Gude,SANLI) Grade 2 / Sub B Grade 1 / Sub A Grade 0 No schooling gender distribution Highest level of education 2011 0 5 000 10 000 15 000 20 000 25 000 30 000 35 000 40 000 Gender Distribution 1996-2011 Number of people About 94,51% of the population in Mogalakwena is within 30 minutes walking distance to a school. That translates into an average distance of 2.5km. 3,54% of all people in the municipal area are between 30 minutes and 60 minutes from schools and only 1,72% more than 60 minutes. The percentage of population with no schooling decreased between 2001 and 2011 with 12,01% 56% 54% 52% 50% 48% 46% 44% 42% 40% 53,98% 54,09% 53,27% 46,02% 45,91% 46,73% 1996 2001 2011 The female gender constitutes approximately 53,27% of the total population. This trend is fairly unlikely in mining towns where the mining industry is predominantly male orientated. Male Female Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 4
% Share MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 3: Economics economic sector & strength Economic Strength - GVA (R Millions) (Based on constant 2005 prices) Economic strength 2011 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Share of GVA 32,77% 8,26% Share of employment 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Economic sector 2004 The dominant economic sector in Mogalakwena LM is clearly mining, which contributes to more than 32,77% of the GVA of the municipality. Surprisingly, only 8,26% of the population is employed by this sector which is less than one third of the population employed by retail. All other economic sectors contribute less than 15% each of the municipal GVA. 6% Comparison of Economic Growth Rates (2007-2011) 0 50 000 100 000 150 000 Metro Average Mogalakwena LM In 2011, Mogalakwena LM contributed to 0,39% of the National GVA. Municipality Economic Growth Rate 2008 2009 2010 2011 Average City of Cape Town 4,0% -1,1% 3,0% 3,0% 3,1% 4% 2% 0% -2% 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Mogalakwena LM Metro Average Limpopo GVA National GDP Buffalo City LM 3,3% -1,3% 1,2% 2,1% 2,0% Nelson Mandela Bay Metro 0,0% -4,6% 0,6% 0,6% -0,2% Mangaung 4,8% -0,9% 1,8% 2,4% 2,8% 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% City of Tshwane 2,6% 3,1% 3,0% 3,1% 3,7% Mogalakwena LM 2,4% -1,6% 4,1% 1,9% 2,28% In 2011, the unemployment 40,2% rate was: Of the 8 metropolitan municipalities in South Africa, ethekwini, Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay exhibit a lower average annual economic growth rate (2008-2011) than Mogalakwena LM. Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 5
RAND/MILLION MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY annual collection rate Section 4: Financial Status of the municipality 102,11% of all billed revenue has been collected, the benchmark is 95% R 300 R 250 R 200 R 150 R 100 R 50 -R 50 Annual Collection Rate (2013) 2013 (Rand/million) Revenue billed R 278 Revenue collected R 284 Loss in cash flow -R 6 The payment level of 102,11% resulted in a gain of R 6 million in cash flow which will be utilised in service delivery or in capital investment. Future sustainability and growth is dependent on a collection rate of approximately 95% and a focused revenue collection strategy should be implemented. own revenue to total operating revenue Total Revenue (excl. Capital grants); R 810 Own revenue; R 366 Operational grants; R 444 R 200 R 400 R 600 R 800 R 1 000 RAND/MILLION Although 45,15% of the Municipality s revenue is internally generated in 2013, this has decreased from 52,33% during 2012, which indicates an increasing dependency on government grants to sustain operations. R 1 200 R 1 000 R 800 R 600 R 400 R 200 R 793 R 216 R 237 2012 (Rand/million) asset turnover Service revenue to assets employed (asset turnover) measures whether there is sufficient 27,28% R 1 048 2013 (Rand/million) 22,65% Infrastructure carrying value Service charges investment in economic assets. The benchmark is 20% The historic infrastructure base is sufficient to support the current service delivery demands. The downward trend however indicates the need to invest in economic assets to ensure future generation of revenue. Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 6
No of Transfers R 1 000 000 000 R 800 000 000 R 600 000 000 R 400 000 000 R 200 000 000 MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY budget implementation Section 4: Financial status of the municipality Revenue and expenditure management 31,90% 100,08% 142,26% Indicates to what extent the Municipality is able to deliver on its planned budget. The target is 100%. 31,90% actual expenditure on capital budget 100,08% actual expenditure on operational budget 142,26% actual revenue realised Capital Expenditure Operating Expenditure Operating Revenue Budgeted Actual Section 5: Property market Average land value(r/m²) per land use Vacant residential R 83,29 State owned,73 Residential R 366,54 Municipal R 5,72 Mining R 1,11 Industrial,01 Communal property,51 Community facilities R 295,47 Business R 147,48 Agricultural,63 Highest Transfers Total Number of Transfers R 60000000 R 50000000 R 40000000 R 30000000 R 20000000 R 10000000 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Source: Mogalakwena Valuation Roll 2013/2017 Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 7
MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 6: Housing demand and supply dwelling type & housing backlog Dwelling type The municipal housing backlog decreased from 6 479 in 1996 to almost 4 152 in 2011. Housing backlog 4 152 2011 2001 1996 6 216 6 479 Other Servants quarters/granny Informal settlement Backyard shack House/flat/room in Semi-detached house Townhouse Cluster house Flat or apartment Traditional dwelling House 306 163 1736 2145 587 89 348 57 436 904 72 588 0 20 000 40 000 60 000 80 000 Households housing delivery Annual Delivery of RDP Houses 100 80 60 40 20 0 Number of Residential Buildings Completed Dwelling Houses Completed 78 Flats & Townhouses Completed Dwelling Houses Smaller than 80 (m2) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 1 2 2009 2010 2011 2012 Dwelling Houses Smaller than 80 (m2) The building plan statistics indicates that only 1 RDP house was built in 2012. 4 1 Location Number Of Units Location Number Of Units Thabaleshoba, Makapane 28 Bokwidi 40 Rooiwal and Malokong 20 Lusaka 40 Hans, Chokoe, Leleka, Seema, Danisane & Mashahleng 28 Kabeane 40 Vergenoeg 30 Marulaneng 40 Kgotsoro 20 Pudiyakgopa 30 Thabaleshoba 12 Goodhope & Taolome 45 Dipere/Nong 40 Tshamahanzi 30 Mosesetjane(Kgobudi) 20 Setupulane & Sodoma 30 Masodi & Maroteng 30 Matebeleng 45 Ham No. 1 60 Tshamahanzi 30 Hlogo Ya Nku & Scierrapies 40 Kgopeng 60 Annual housing delivery target (2012-2016): (IDP 2012/2016) Average annual delivery: (StatsSA Building plans approved 2007-2010) Current total number of units planned: (IDP 2012-2016) Current own fund committed towards housing development: (IDP 2012/2016) Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 152 2 758 R 2 039 (mill) Page 8
Rand per/m² Rand per/m² 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50 50-55 55-60 > 60 Rand per/m² Rand per/m² 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50 50-55 55-60 > 60 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50 50-55 55-60 > 60 Rand per/m² Rand per/m² MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY land rent Section 7: 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. Average Total Property value - Agricultural Properties R 180 R 160 R 140 R 120 R 100 R 80 R 60 R 40 R 20 Average Total Property value - Business Properties R 1 000 R 800 R 600 R 400 R 200 Average Total Property value - Industrial Properties R 400 R 350 R 300 R 250 R 200 R 150 R 100 R 50 Time in min from CBD Average Total Property value - Municipal Properties R 180 R 160 R 140 R 120 R 100 R 80 R 60 R 40 R 20 Time in min from CBD R 500 R 400 R 300 R 200 R 100 Time in min from CBD Average Total Property value - Residential Properties Average Total Property value - Vacant Residential Properties R 160 R 140 R 120 R 100 R 80 R 60 R 40 R 20 Time in min from CBD Time in min from CBD Time in min from CBD Source: Mogalakwena Valuation Roll 2013/2017 Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 9
MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 8: Water, sanitation & electricity water No access to piped water Water on community stand: >200m from dwelling Water on community stand: <200m from dwelling Access to Piped Water: 2011 Water inside yard Water inside dwelling sanitation 0 10 000 20 000 30 000 40 000 Number of Households 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% % Access to Piped Water: 2001-2011 % in 2001 % in 2011 % Sanitation: 2001-2011 Other No access to piped water Water on community stand: >200m from dwelling Water on community stand: <200m from dwelling Water inside yard Water inside dwelling Sanitation 2011 100% Bucket toilet Other Bucket toilet Pit toilet without ventilation Pit toilet with ventilation (VIP) Chemical toilet Flush toilet (with septic tank) Flush toilet (connected to sewerage None Sanitation 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 Number of Households 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% % in 2001 % in 2011 Pit toilet without ventilation Pit toilet with ventilation (VIP) Chemical toilet Flush toilet (with septic tank) Flush toilet (connected to sewerage system) None electricity % Access to Electricity : 2001-2011 Source of Lighting 2011 100% None None Solar Candles Paraffin Gas Electricity 80% 60% 40% 20% Solar Candles Paraffin Gas Electricity 0 20000 40000 60000 80000 Number of Households 0% % in 2001 % in 2011 Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 10
MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY cost surface analysis Section 9: 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. Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 11
MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 10: Spatial development framework spatial development framework Source: Waterberg District Municipality, Spatial Development Framework 2009 Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 12
MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 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). Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 13
MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY accessibility analysis active mines Section 10: Spatial development framework 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. Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 14
MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 10: Spatial development framework budget implications of the SDF The current housing backlog for Mogalakwena LM is approximately 4 152 units. Budget required to service Total Housing Backlog (at different densities) R1 400 000 000 R1 200 000 000 R1 000 000 000 R800 000 000 R600 000 000 R400 000 000 R200 000 000 R0 35 69 90 100 110 140 160 200 GROSS DENSITY (UNITS/HECTARE Water Sewer Electricity Roads & Storm water Top Structures The annual housing target for Mogalakwena LM must be is approximately 152 units per year in order to complete the planned projects for 2016. Budget required to service Annual Housing Target (at different densities) R40 000 000 R35 000 000 R30 000 000 R25 000 000 R20 000 000 R15 000 000 R10 000 000 R5 000 000 R0 35 69 90 100 110 140 160 200 GROSS DENSITY (UNITS/HECTARE Water Sewer Electricity Roads & Storm water Top Structures Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 15
Long term strategic plan Integrated Development Plan (IDP) in place Spatial Development Framework (SDF) in place Land Use Management Scheme (LUMS) in place MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 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% scope of planning practises 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 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 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 16
GIS Spatial analysis and modelling tools Land information system Building Plan Approval Development applications Con sult atio n MOGALAKWENALOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 11: Planning practises assessment planning activities 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 regulations or illegal buildings 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 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% systems The various planning tools and products at the disposal of a municipality 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 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 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 GIS can be linked to other systems (Billing, valuation roll, LIS) Cadastral changes are recorded and updated on a regular basis 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 17
Strategic alignment Human resources Change control MOGALAKWENA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Section 11: Planning practises assessment organisational tactics 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 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 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 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% human resources Function/Section No. of Posts No. of employees Vacancies Section 57 managers posts 7 4 3 Planning & Human Settlement Planning & Development Services 54 32 22 Technical Services 307 180 127 Source: Mogalakwena Local Municipality Draft 2014/2015 IDP Electrical Services 91 60 31 Community Services 271 172 99 Mogalakwena Local Municipality :. Developed by i@consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 18