Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality

Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality To provide quality services and sustainable economic growth within the available resources

The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality (KZ5a5) is located within the Harry Gwala District Municipality (DC43). The main administrative centre of the Municipality is the town of Ixopo, which is located approximately 85km south east of Pietermaritzburg, capital of KwaZulu-Natal, and is strategically located at the intersection of four major provincial routes leading to Pietermaritzburg, the Drakensberg, the E

astern Cape and the South Coast.The town of Ixopo forms the primary development node of the Municipality and has also been selected as the seat of the Harry Gwala District Council. The importance of Ixopo cannot be underestimated in the socio-economic development of the area as a whole. Ixopo plays an important role in terms of the possible location for industry, commerce and other economic activity. It is a major education and health centre and assists in the diffusion of new ideas and technologies to the rural areas. It is also the primary base for the operation of many departments and service providers.In line with the KwaZulu-Natal Integrated Rural Development Policy a number of secondary development nodes have been identified. The intention of secondary development nodes is to identify well-located settlements where government and municipal services, administrative functions and commercial and residential development will be encouraged to locate in the future. The secondary and tertiary development nodes identified are: Highflats; Hlutankungu (Stuartsville); Jolivet; KwaBhidla; Emgodi and Hlokozi. The preparation of the Integrated Development Planning (IDP) is intended to provide the municipality with strategic development plans for a five year period. The IDP is one of the key tools for assisting the municipality in coping with its new developmental role. It seeks to align issues such as municipal budgets, land management, promotion of local economic development, and institutional transformation in a consultative, systematic and strategic manner.The IDP attempts to redress past imbalances by meeting the basic needs of communities, particularly the most disadvantaged groups and those people living in the most underprivileged areas of the Municipality. The IDP also recognises that there is a need to promote economic growth through investment and strategic planning. The IDP thus attempts to achieve a balance between addressing basic needs and promoting economic growth and development. Throughout the IDP, various principles of development, service delivery and practise have been extracted from the applicable legislation for each sector. The purpose of key principles is to provide a guide to Council when making decisions.With these objectives in mind the Ubuhlebezwe Council identified the following vision and mission for the municipality

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VACANCY

IDP/PMS OFFICER

CLOSING DATE: BY NO LATER THAN 16H30 ON 1 JULY 2026

SALARY SCALE: R 331 758.84-R 430 640.88 PER ANNUM (T11)

APPLICABLE BENEFITS: MEDICAL AID, PENSION, 13TH CHEQUE AND HOMEOWNER’S ALLOWANCE.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate
• Appropriate National Diploma/Degree in Planning and Development or Public Administration or an Equivalent Qualification
• 2-3 Years experience in the Performance Management System (PMS) and Integrated Development Planning (IDP)
• Good communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Sound knowledge and understanding of inter-Governmental Relation in terms of IDPs
• Presentation and Facilitation skills
• Sound knowledge of Local Government legislation
• Valid driver's license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Assist the IDP/PMS Manager in developing and reviewing the IDP and PMS.
• Develop performance contracts for municipal employees.
• Review departmental scorecards.
• Develop and review the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP).
• Develop IDP Framework and process plans.
• Compile quarterly and annual performance reports.
• Develop the planning, monitoring and reporting tools on IDP and PMS.
• Liaise with all municipal departments continuously to ensure that all activities and operations are aligned with IDP and PMS.
• Organise meetings and events that are IDP- and-PMS related.
• Render administration duties to the IDP/PMS unit.

JOHANNES PHUMANI PHUNGULA MUNICIPALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

A signed letter of application indicating the position being applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates and Identity Document, must be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, P. O. Box 132, Ixopo, 3276 by no later than 16h30 on 1 July 2026. Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at: Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality, 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, 3276. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted. If you do not hear from Council within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All enquiries should be directed to the HR Officer, Mr. TPI Msani at (039) 201 0385.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENT INTO THE ABOVE-MENTIONED POSITION.

MAYOR’S CUP 2026 – FINAL RESULTSMALE SOCCER1st Place: Ward 142nd Place: Ward 10FEMALE SOCCER1st Place: Ward 142nd Place:...
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MAYOR’S CUP 2026 – FINAL RESULTS

MALE SOCCER
1st Place: Ward 14
2nd Place: Ward 10

FEMALE SOCCER
1st Place: Ward 14
2nd Place: Ward 12

NETBALL
1st Place: Ward 3
2nd Place: Ward 5

JUKSEI
1st Place: Ward 8
2nd Place: Ward 13

DRIE STOKKIES
1st Place: Ward 4
2nd Place: Ward 9

MLABALABA
1st Place: Ward 4
2nd Place: Ward 11

CHESS
1st Place: Ward 11
2nd Place: Ward 7

KHOKHO
1st Place: Ward 6
2nd Place: Ward 11

VOLLEYBALL
1st Place: Ward 3
2nd Place: Ward 2

MAYOR’S SPECIAL AWARDS
• Top Goal Scorer (Ladies Soccer): Ward 14
• Goalkeeper of the Tournament (Ladies Soccer): Amanda Mkhize (Ward 14)
• Goalkeeper of the Tournament (Men’s Soccer): Sbonga Shezi (Ward 1)
• Most Improved Federation: Football
• Netball Best Shooter: Minenhle Mfeka (Ward 4)
• Netball Best Goalkeeper: Nonjabulo Duma (Ward 13)

Congratulations to all participants, teams, coaches, officials and supporters who made the Mayor’s Cup 2026 a success.

Ngish’ uFIFA uthi bhuti la kuthina 🤭
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Ngish’ uFIFA uthi bhuti la kuthina 🤭

Netball Results: Ward 3 defeated Ward 5 to be crowned the 2026 Mayor’s Cup Netball Tournament champions. 🏆🥇
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Netball Results:

Ward 3 defeated Ward 5 to be crowned the 2026 Mayor’s Cup Netball Tournament champions. 🏆🥇

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Ward 10 pulls one back from the penalty spot.

Ward 10 (1-2) Ward 14

Liyawushonela ilanga uWard 10, Ward 14 currently leading 2-0 🔥
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Liyawushonela ilanga uWard 10, Ward 14 currently leading 2-0 🔥

MALE SOCCER LIVE RESULTS We’re in the finals, it’s Ward 10 vs Ward 14
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MALE SOCCER LIVE RESULTS

We’re in the finals, it’s Ward 10 vs Ward 14

📸 Magaye04 Photography JPP Mayor's Cup 2026🔥
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📸 Magaye04 Photography

JPP Mayor's Cup 2026🔥

Mayors Cup 2026 🔥
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Mayors Cup 2026 🔥

Address

Ixopo
3276

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27398347700

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