Municipal Manager

As head of the administration, the office of the Municipal Manager is responsible, subject to the policy directions of the council, for the formation and development of an economical, effective, efficient, and accountable administration that is equipped to implement the IDP, operates within the municipality’s performance management system and is responsive to the needs of the local community to participate in municipal affairs.

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Municipal Manager

    Tshaka H. Hlazo

    Tel: 047 564 1208
    Fax: 0475641206
    Email: thlazo@psjmunicipality.gov.za

Responsibilities

Strategic Management

Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a strategic management system for the municipality as a whole to ensure the achievement of the municipality`s strategic objectives and its developmental and service delivery obligations.

Sound Governance

Responsible and accountable for the formation and development of an economical, efficient and accountable administration as head of the administration to ensure that the objectives of sound governance principles (as depicted in the Constitution of the RSA and compliant with section 51 of the Systems Act, 32/2000) be achieved.

Oversee IDP Implementation

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the municiplity`s integrated development plan (IDP) toensure the proper execution of the IDP.

Services Provisioning

Stategic management of the effective and efficient provision of services to the local community to ensure that services are delivered in a sustainable and equitable manner.

Finance Accountability

Responsible and accountable for various financial management duties as Accounting Officer of the Municipality in terms of the Municipal Fianance Managemant Act (56/2003), to ensure accountability of the Municipality`s finance.

Policies Development and Monitoring

Develop and monitor policies at the strategic management level to ensure its proposefulness and efficiency.

Audit Committees

Internal Audit

The Municipal Council resolved to enter into a shared service agreement with the OR Tambo District Municipality for Internal Audit services.

The purpose of internal auditing is to assist the Municipal Council and Management of the Municipality in the effective discharge of their responsibilities as they relate to the Municipality’s policies, internal controls, and management reporting practices. It helps the Municipality accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance process.

The internal Audit Activity intends to function in a manner that partly ensures that:
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Risks are appropriately identified and managed
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Significant financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely
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Employees’ actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
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Programs, plans, and objectives are achieved
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Significant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the organization are recognized and addressed appropriately

Internal Audit

In compliance with section 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, the Port St Johns Municipality Audit Committee has been established by the council of Port St Johns Municipality. The committee is established to assist the Council in discharging its duties relating to the safeguarding of assets, the operation of adequate systems, internal controls and control processes, and the preparation of accurate financial reporting and statements in compliance with all applicable legal requirements, corporate governance, and accounting standards.

The Audit Committee’s most important contribution to assuring ethical conduct is its sincere interest in the Municipality’s operations and its advocacy of a high standard of behavior. The Audit Committee seats on a quarterly basis, however, the chairperson shall call any additional meetings deemed necessary, particularly if requested by the Internal and External Auditors and any Audit Committee member.

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