Municipal. Programme. 12 th National. Managers Forum. A platform that drive Municipal Performance. Hashtag: #SALGAMMF

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1 12 th National Municipal Managers Forum Programme Date: February 2018 Venue: Ingwenyama Conferences & Sports Resorts, White River, Mpumalanga Province A platform that drive Municipal Performance Hashtag: #SALGAMMF

2 Foreword Chief Executive Officer SALGA Xolile George A very warm welcome to all participants of the 12th National Municipal Managers Forum, hosted with the City of Mbombela in White River, Mpumalanga. From humble beginnings in 2011, the Municipal Managers Forum brings together Municipal Managers from across all municipalities in our country and has grown into an important platform for Local Government. With the diversity and riches of knowledge, experiences and imagination vested in this collective body of Municipal Managers, the Municipal Managers Forum has also become an opportunity for SALGA to get feedback and thus enabling SALGA to become more effective in our advocacy work. Let us use this platform to learn from one another, pool our experiences and share our local expertise to ensure that the our Municipal Councils are better run institutions set to improve the quality of life in villages, towns and cities across all corners of the country. This gathering convenes in the midst of important developments in our country that we hope will further strengthen the system of local government. We look forward to working with all stakeholders to reinforce the significant role of developmental Local Government. As I committed in the 11th National Municipal Managers Forum in George, Western Cape; in addition to considering the policy agenda of Local Government and matters affecting Municipal Managers, the 12th National Municipal Managers Forum will expose Municipal Managers to innovations that have the potential to significantly improve municipal performance and governance. An exhibition will showcase proven innovations in water and sanitation; energy and electricity and municipal financial management by public and private sector institutions such as the Water Research Commission, CSIR, Altron, Comsol, Sembcorp and USAID. Key policy issues to reflect on at the meeting include the recently published Public Audit Amendment Bill and updates on regulations for senior managers (upper limits); management of competency assessment for senior managers; job evaluations and support to amalgamated municipalities. SALGA will also update Municipal Managers on collective bargaining & related matters and sign an MOU with the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa. I wish us an inspiring and insightful engagements that will bring about durable solutions in our quest for a resilient Local Government. 2

3 Welcome Municipal Manager City of Mbombela Mr Neil Diamond The City of Mbombela welcomes all Municipal Managers and participants to the 12th National Municipal Managers Forum hosted in the City of Mbombela from 20 to 21 February We appreciate the confidence bestowed on us by SALGA, trusting in our ability to successfully host the forum here at the picturesque part of Mpumalanga, the province of the rising sun. We remain committed to Outcomes 9, to be a RESPONSIVE, ACCOUNTABLE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM as enshrined in the 12 outcomes of government. The local sphere of government, as we appreciate it, is at the coal face of service delivery which calls for resilience and tenacity to achieve at all times. The City of Mbombela, not only the capital of Mpumalanga and proud seat to the provincial legislature but also prides itself as a gateway to a number of tourist attractions that see visitors descending to our province from various countries around the world all year round. The internationally acclaimed Kruger National Park is just a stone throw away from this venue, lying in the eastern part of our City. The unspoilt nature of the park is the gem of our city s eco-tourism. The Sudwala Caves is another popular stop-over by nature lovers and is tucked away at western corner of the city. We are also waiting in huge anticipation for a positive inscription from UNESCO in their next sitting later in the year to declare Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains as one the World Heritage sites in Geology, beginning of life forms. This part of the city, perched in the southern region, bordering Swaziland, brings a huge tourism potential which will be a welcome economic injection to the City of Mbombela. Mbombela is also home to the Umsebe Accord and Economic Partnership between South Africa (Mbombela and Nkomazi), Mozambique (Matola) and Swaziland (Mbabane). Our City is an economic destination of choice for most of our partners and the continuous development of our business, tourism and agriculture sectors is part of our Vision 2030 to make Mbombela a City of Excellence and the Ultimate Destination. We wish that you will take some time to venture into our tourist attractions or diverse shopping destinations during your stay, opening up an opportunity for many happy returns in the future and trust that you will enjoy your time in the beautiful City of Mbombela. 3

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5 DAY 1: Tuesday, 20 February 2018 Session 1: Welcome & Setting The Scene (09H00 11H00) Facilitator: Mr Neil Diamond Municipal Manager, City of Mbombela LM 07H00 09H00 Registration & Exhibition 09H00 09H15 Opening and Welcome 09H15 10H15 Reflections & Emerging issues affecting Local Government 10H15 10H25 Introduction of the Premier 10H25 10H45 Developmental Local Government in the 4th term of Democratic Local Government 10H45 11H30 Media Briefing Tea Break Cllr Sibusiso Mathonsi, Executive Mayor: City of Mbombela LM Mr Xolile George, Chief Executive Officer: SALGA Cllr Muzi Chirwa, SALGA Chairperson, Mpumalanga Province Hon David Mabuza, Premier: Mpumalanga Province 5

6 Session 2: Policy Environment & Ecosystems For Innovation (11H30-13H00) 11H30 12H20 12H20 13H00 Facilitator: Dr Audrey Verhaeghe Chairman, SA Innovation Summit Legislative and Policy Environment for Innovation: National and provincial policies and plans that drive and enable innovation in local government Innovation Ecosystems This session will respond to the following questions: What resources / programmes are available in the public, private and academic sectors that can enable and support innovation in local government? How can municipalities create an enabling environment for innovation to inspire socio-economic development? 13H00 14H00 Exhibition Lunch Ms Nonhlanhla Mkhize, Chief Director: Innovation for Inclusive Development: Department of Science & Technology Mr Brock Carlton, Chief Executive Officer: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Mr Tsietsi Maleho, General Manager: Partnerships: Innovation Hub Mr Archimides Panagiotides, Solution Architect, Software AG. 6

7 Session 3: Progress, Challenges & Innovations (14H00 17H00) Facilitator : Mr Johann Mettler, MM: Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality 14H00 15H30 Water & Sanitation This session will discuss the following: Key challenges affecting the water and sanitation sector, key of which are drought and debt management and possible solutions for Municipalities; Enhancing the delivery of water and sanitation and the management of the water value chain Innovations & technologies exhibition 7 Mr William Moraka, Specialist, Water & Sanitation, SALGA Mr Ednick Msweli, Head of Water & Sanitation: ethekwini Metro Municipality Mr Jay Bhagwan, Executive Manager: Water Use and Waste Management, Water Research Commission Mr Marius van Aardt, Managing Director: Sembcorp Silulumanzi Facilitator : Mr Albert Van Niekerk, MM: Midvaal Local Municipality 15H30 17H00 Electricity & Energy This session will discuss the following: Innovations and technologies that addresses the challenges facing municipalities on energy and electricity; New possible business models to turnaround Municipal electricity utilities Funding solutions on Electricity and Energy Infrastructure Rollout in Municipalities Networking Dinner 19HOO - 21H00 Dr Clinton Carter- Brown, Chief Engineer, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Dr Thembakazi Mali, Interim CEO, South African National Energy Development Institute Mr Willie van Wyk, Managing Director: CL LAT

8 Day 2: Wednesday, 21 February 2018 Session 4: Municipal Financial Viability & Sustainability (08H00 09H30) Facilitator: Mr Kam Chetty, MM: Knysna Local Municipality 08H00 08H45 08H45 09H30 Public Audit Amendment Bill: The AG will present the recently published draft bill, highlighting key changes proposed, the potential impact on auditees and transitional arrangements that the AGSA is considering with implementation. SALGA is going through the draft bill, preparing comments that will be shared with MMs and CFOs, encouraging them to also submit comments before the deadline of 19 February Presentation on Revenue Enhancement Projects and Revenue Master Class Revenue management solutions, innovations and technologies Presentation on infrastructure theft and vandalism, revenue recovery, training in revenue loss management and development of revenue protection units. Mr Kimi Makwetu, Auditor General, AGSA Dr Krish Kumar, President CIGFARO Mr Mohammed Lorgat: National Director: Municipal Audit Support Programme, SALGA Mr Sadesh Ramjathan, National Treasury Mr Aneel Radhakrishna, Chief Executive Officer: Akhile Management Consulting Mr Rens Bindeman, Technical Advisor: South African Revenue Protection Association 8

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10 Session 5: Update on LG legislation & policies (09H30-11H00) Facilitator: Ms MM Skosana, MM: Nkangala District Municipality 09H30 10H00 Legislative & Policy Agenda for the 4 th Term of Local Government: This session will allow the Department of Cooperative Governance to: a) Brief on legislative and policy agenda for 4 th term of LG; b) Update on progress and issues raised on regulations for senior managers (upper limits); c) Update on the management of competency assessment for senior managers; d) Updates on support provided to amalgamation municipalities. Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs e) Job Evaluations. 10H00 10H45 Discussion & Inputs All from MMs Presentation and signing of MOU between SALGA and the arbitration foundation of South Africa 10H45 11H00 Presentation and signing of the MOU between SALGA and Arbitration Foundation of South Africa. 11H00-11H30 Tea Break & Exhibition SALGA & Arbitration Foundation of South Africa. 10

11 Session 6: Update on local government collective bargaining & related matters. (11H30-13h00) Facilitator: Ms Shirley Lesupi, MM: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality 11H30-12H45 SALGA will update Municipal Managers on the following : Salary and Wage Negotiations Pension/Retirement Fund Restructuring Disciplinary Code and Procedure, and Wage Curve Development Process LG Staff Regulations Contemplated for Gazetting by COGTA Mr Rio Nolutshungu, Executive Director, Municipal Institutional Development, SALGA. 12H45 13H00 Concluding Remarks and Closure 13H00 14H00 Lunch & Departure Mr Xolile George, Chief Executive Officer: SALGA 11

12 Exbhibition List Stand Institution Description 1 SALGA; Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Water Research Commission (WRC) 2 Water & sanitations innovations and technologies 3 Council for Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) Water innovations & technologies 4 SEMBCORP SILULUMANZI Water innovations & technologies 5 ZEAL POINT Energy and electricity solutions 6 Link Africa Energy and electricity solutions 7 Mganu Resources Energy Solutions 8 USAID South Africa Low Energy and electricity solutions Emissions Development Programme 9 ALTRON Internet of Things (IoT) electricity and water metering solutions 10 COMSOL Smart water management solutions 11 CT LAB Advanced Distribution Monitoring 12 UNIWISP - a technology partner for the 12 th National MM Forum for WIFI access VOICE, CCTV and Wireless solutions 13 SEBATA Financial Management solutions for municipalities 12

13 Stand Institution Description 14 CIGFARO Training and development programmes 15 AUDITOR GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Educate and communicate specific products and messages to Local government leaders 16 SALGA Local Government Products and Services 17 CITY OF MBOBMELA Municipal and City Promotional Materials 13

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16 Contact Details: Telephone: (012) Fax: (012) Physical Address: Menlyn Corporate Park, Block B 175 Corobay Avenue Cnr Garsfontein and Corobay Waterkloof Glen ext11 Pretoria Social Media Facebook: South African Local Government Association (SALGA) YouTube: SALGA TV