PRESS RELEASE - OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: 5 December 2022

‪CONFERMENT OF ALDERMANSHIP AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS CELEBRATED‬

Today, during the Overberg District Municipal Council’s last ordinary meeting for the year, the Executive Mayor Ald Sakkie Franken and Municipal Manager Mr Richard Bosman, bestowed the title and status of Aldermanship upon two councillors.

The title “Alderman” is a historical title derived from the Anglo-Saxon position of ealdorman, literally meaning ‘elder man’.

The title is thus a fitting one to be bestowed upon councillors who, amongst other criteria, have served on one or more local government bodies within the Republic of South Africa over the course of several years.

The honorary title is conferred once a year as and when councillors reach the required milestone. They retain the title even after they leave public office.

Aldermanship was conferred to Cllr Ronald Brinkhuys and Cllr Roland Theo Olivier.

Also during the Council meeting, the Council awarded a certificate of excellence to Mr Nigel Klaasen who recently received the award for Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker of the Year 2022.

Mr Klaasen, a junior production manager on the farm Fruitways Glen Elgin in Elgin, was announced as the 2022 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards winner at the annual gala dinner held on Saturday, 5 November 2022, at the Grandwest Complex in Goodwood.

ODM Executive Mayor Sakkie Franken expressed his happiness that this year’s winner of the prestigious award is from the Overberg region. “As the Overberg District Municipal Council, we are proud of the achievement Mr Klaasen has attained, which is proof of his hard work and commitment to agriculture in the region.”

Council also presented certificates in recognition of long service to the municipality for 30 years or more to officials who have reached these milestones.

Long Service Certificates are awarded to employees as a gesture of appreciation for services rendered in recognition of the employee’s length of service.

The Executive Mayor thanked the recipients for their continuous and dedicated service to the municipality. “Thank you for being such valuable members of our workforce. We appreciate your commitment to the municipality over the years.”

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The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP) would like to inform the public that the Draft Western Cape Integrated Waste Management Plan 2022-2027 together with the Draft Executive Summary (in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa) is being circulated for a 30-day public commenting period.

The documents can be viewed by following this link: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/eadp/about-us/meet-chief-directorates/environmental-quality/waste-management

A Commenting Template is also available for completion on the above link.

The OVERBERG DISTRICT presents:

SUPPLIER INTERVENTION DAY for registered & non-registered service providers

Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Venue: Thusong Centre, Bredasdorp

Time: 09:00 - 16:00

FOCUS AREA WILL BE:
All service providers who provide goods and services within the Overberg District Municipality.

EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT:
1. SCM, CSD and CIDB registration
2. Quotation and tender completion
3. VAT and SARS
4. Labour relations
5. Financial services, funding and business courses

The OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY has the following vacancy in the Directorate: Community Services, Department: LED, Tourism, Resorts, to be filled temporarily as soon as possible:

MANAGER: LED, TOURISM & RESORTS (7 MONTHS CONTRACT)

Requirements: A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B degree, 8 years or more relevant experience of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level. Computer Literacy: MS Office. Valid Code B driver’s license.

Other requirements: Full range of administrative knowledge in the manage of the function. Manage administrative and clerical staff. Applicant must be literate in at least two of the three Official Languages of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities/ Duties: The incumbent is responsible to manage the Community and Economic Development Planning, Tourism initiatives and manage, co-ordinate Council’s Resorts. The incumbent is responsible for all people management functions in the division. Co-ordinate and control all budgetary activities and financial performance to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Resorts within the budgetary constraints. Manage the Resort and ensure that all tasks are implemented on time and according to the budget and required scope and quality. Manage all the assets to its full potential in order to ensure a good income. Ensure quality standards for infrastructure and technical maintenance of the Resort. Develop a long- and short-term operational plan, to ensure the Resorts sustainability as a tourism attraction. Ensure that all Occupational Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to. Ensure that the company standards for guest’s services, décor and housekeeping are met.

The competency level for this position is a level 4 as stipulates in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice No. 890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies.

Job related enquiries: Mr R Geldenhuys at 028 425 1157

Salary: T-14 = R 454 104 – R 589 440

Closing date: 25 November 2022

All applications must be submitted on the prescribed ODM application form, (found on www.odm.org.za) together with a detailed CV, certified copies of original qualifications, ID document and driver’s licence, the names of three references from current and previous employers including their current e-mail addresses. All documents are to be returned to the Department: Human Resources, Private Bag X22, Bredasdorp 7280 for attention Ms Anita August or email to aaugust@odm.org.za . Incomplete and late applications and applications with no proof of requirements will not be processed or considered.

Please note:
1. Overberg District Municipality is committed to Equal Opportunity. Candidates from designated groups, are encouraged to apply.
2. It would be expected of candidates to be subjected through evaluations and that previous and current employers, as well as references will be contacted. Verification will be done on qualifications, criminal and credit records.
3. Overberg District Municipality complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act4 of 2013 (POPIA), Applicants agree that their personal information may be recorded and processed by the Municipality.
4. If no notification is received within 90 days, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise is reserved by council.

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