Maphumulo IDP - KZN Development Planning

OPPORTUNITIESOpportunity to effectively train and developyouthOpportunity to improve on the servicedelivery programmesPersonal development plans for ease ofreference/ trackingReviewed and fully implemented EEPOpportunity for the effective functioning ofLocal labour forumOpportunity to improve human resourcesmanagement functionInadequate supply of critical skills in the areaTHREATSShortage of skilled staffHigh levels of illiteracy negatively impactingon the municipalityReluctance of investors to invest in the areaCommunity protests because of poor servicedeliveryLow staff morale as a result of dis-functioningof Local labour forumKPA 5: Municipal Financial Viability and ManagementSTRENGTHSWEAKNESSES GRAP Compliant Budget (approvedannually on time) Constant changes in administrativeleadership GRAP Compliant AFS Budget not fully cash backed Committed and dedicated staff Current ratio of funding: 60% Grant Funding &40% Internal Funding Low collection rate Lack of automated system to monitorconsumer queries Lack of capacity (personnel and equipment) Lack of exposure to new developmentspertinent to finance related matters (e.g.IMFO networking and other relevantprofessional bodies)OPPORTUNITIESProvision of Bulk ElectricityControl of Fresh Produce Markets &AbattoirsUtilization of smart metering systemParticipation in strategic nationalnetworking symposiumsTHREATSLack of communication (Departmentsworking in silos)Going concernUnemploymentCulture of non paymentsAdverse Audit OpinionPoor procurement planning (not aligned tobudget which leads to large volumes ofdeviations)__________________________________________________________________________________________Maphumulo Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2012 - 2013Final June 2012Page 59 of 142