Secretariat Services
Providing administrative support to Council, committees and municipal governance structures.
Municipal Directorate
Corporate Services
Supporting effective municipal administration through governance, human resources, legal services, information management, public participation and institutional development.
Directorate Overview
Strengthening Municipal Administration and Governance
The Corporate Services Directorate provides essential administrative and institutional support to ensure that uMlalazi Municipality operates effectively, efficiently and in accordance with its legislative responsibilities.
The Directorate supports a broad range of municipal functions, including secretarial services, typing services, archives, switchboard services, libraries, museums, urban halls, legal services, human resources, employment equity and outdoor advertising.
Town planning, tourism and business licensing functions have been transferred to the Planning and Development Department.
Support Services
Our Directorate Responsibilities
Corporate Services delivers administrative, governance and organisational support functions across the Municipality.
Archives and Records
Managing municipal records, archives and institutional information in an organised and secure manner.
Human Resources
Supporting employee administration, organisational development, workforce planning and employment equity.
Legal Services
Providing legal support, compliance guidance and advice to municipal departments and leadership.
Information Systems
Managing municipal information systems, databases, communication technology and administrative platforms.
Corporate Database Systems
Maintaining corporate databases and supporting access to accurate and reliable municipal information.
Libraries and Museums
Supporting library services, satellite libraries, museum administration and access to community knowledge resources.
Urban Halls and Facilities
Supporting the administration and management of community halls and selected municipal public facilities.
Community Support
Community and Social Services
Community and social services within uMlalazi Municipality are managed through the Community and Corporate Services Directorates.
Community Focus
Supporting inclusive municipal programmes that address social development, public wellbeing and community needs.
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Library Services
The Corporate Services Directorate is responsible for municipal library services and access to educational and information resources.
02
Community Halls and Museum
Supporting municipal community halls and museum administration across the municipal area.
03
Municipal Cemeteries
Community Services is responsible for municipal cemeteries, including the crematorium situated within the municipal area.
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Social Development Programmes
Initiating and coordinating programmes addressing HIV/AIDS, youth development, gender matters and support for older persons.
Core Function
Effective Administrative Support
To ensure the rendering of effective and efficient administrative support services, management advisory services, integrated development planning and community facilitation.
Organisational Performance
Key Performance Areas
The Directorate’s performance priorities focus on administrative efficiency, legal compliance, strategic planning and public participation.
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Administer matters related to municipal estates.
02
Render diverse administrative services.
03
Render legal support services.
04
Render human resource management services.
05
Render management information systems.
06
Render corporate database systems.
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Ensure regular and effective strategic planning.
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Ensure meaningful public participation.
Functional Responsibilities
Administrative and Institutional Support
The Corporate Services Directorate coordinates a broad range of functions that support municipal operations and governance.
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Management data systems
02
Business analysis and efficiency
03
Corporate database management
04
Human resource management practices
05
Legal services
06
Secretarial services to Council and committees
07
Diverse administrative management services
08
Archive administration
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Main library and three satellite libraries
10
Museum administration