Promoting sustainable economic development through principles of good governance
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Ubuhlebezwe is committed to delivering basic service to all citizens by the year 2030

Our Municipality
Tourism
Great Investments Have Been Made In Ubuhlebezwe
Over 120 years ago, in the serene and picturesque landscapes of Highflats, KwaZulu-Natal, the Trappist Mission Station was established by the Mariannhill monks. This historic site, nestled in the heart of
Careers
Job Portal
Ubuhlebezwe Is Committed to creating Opportunities.
Ubuhlebezwe prioritizes creating opportunities for marginalized groups, including women, people with disabilities, and senior citizens, ensuring equitable access to employment and support resources.
Gallery
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Ubuhlebezwe Municipality – A Beacon of Growth and Heritage
The municipality has undertaken several projects aimed at improving infrastructure, service delivery, and community development.These projects aim to boost economic growth, improve living conditions, and enhance service delivery in the Ubuhlebezwe area.
We Remain Dedicated To the Advancement Of Our Land
This section provides key resources related to the municipality’s procurement processes and public services. Additionally, this area covers crucial municipal services such as water and sanitation, electricity, public works, and community services, ensuring transparency and efficiency in service delivery.
Governance & Administration
Supply Chain & Tenders
- Open Tenders
- Closed Tenders
- Awarded Tenders
- Supplier Documents
Our
Leadership
Welcome to our Leadership Section, where Mayor Elizabeth Bathobile Ngubo and Municipal Manager M.E. Mkhize guide our municipality with a focus on transparent governance and efficient service delivery. Together, they drive growth and meet the needs of our community.
The Mayor
Her Worship Mayor :
E.B. Ngubo
Her Worship Mayor Elizabeth Bathobile Ngubo serves as the mayor of Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality, located in the Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu-Natal. Mayor Ngubo plays an active role in addressing community concerns, such as resolving service delivery issues like power outages. She works closely with municipal leadership and external stakeholders like Eskom to ensure timely solutions are provided to the public.
Municipal Manager
Municipal Manager:
M.E. Mkhize
M.E. Mkhize is the Municipal Manager of Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality. In this role, Mkhize oversees the administration of the municipality, ensuring that the municipality’s operations align with its goals and regulatory requirements. Mkhize also plays a pivotal role in working with the municipal council and other stakeholders to ensure smooth governance and development projects within the municipality
Understanding Ubuhlebezwe
The vision and mission guide the municipality's operations, ensuring it prioritizes equitable service delivery, fosters economic growth, and upholds the values of transparency and accountability in governance.
Vision:
To provide quality services and sustainable economic growth within the available resources.
Mission Statement:
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is committed to delivering basic services to all its citizens by the year 2030, promoting sustainable socio-economic development through the principles of good governance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a questions? Unayo imibuzo?
Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, your ward get service delivery quicker, Electricity enquiries you’ll find the information you need right here.
Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.
Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.
Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.
Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.
Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.
News and Announcements
Recent News
Stay informed about our latest projects, service delivery, and thought leadership pieces that keep you up to date with what is happening inside uBuhlebezwe municipality
UMHLANGANO WOMKHANDLU
UMasipala iJohannes Phumani Phungula ubambe umhlangano woMkhandlu namuhla ezindlini zoMkhandlu eXobho. Amakhansela kanye nezikhulu zikamasipala zihlangene ukuze zibhunge ngezindaba ezibalulekile zokulethwa kwezidingo zomphakathi. ... See MoreSee Less
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Power hasn’t been restored emakhaya ko-Mdabu,eBovini since last Sunday!!! Aibo Masipala are you aware?
Mina ngdunyazwa izindlu lezi okthiwa Olindela ezakhiwa emandilini kwangmangza ukthi Uma kuzokwakhiwa imxhaso sekuqalwa ngzo zikhethe nemizi aybandla sengfisa ukwazi isphetho Salento bese nekhankasa nithi abantu abavote sukuma phela khansela aybandla nehlule
Anisbizele emahall phela nifike nemali sizisholo thina ukuth sifunani ningafiki senithi nizokwenza into esingayfuni
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UBUHOLI BUKAMASIPALA BUVAKASHELE IMINDENI EHLASELWE ISIPHEPHO
Ubuholi bukaMasipala iJohannes Phumani Phungula, obuholwa uMeya, uKhansela Bathobile Ngubo, buvakashele imindeni emizi yayo ikhahlamezeke kakhulu ngenxa yesiphepho esinamandla esishaye izindawo ezithile zomkhandlu.
UPhiko Lwezinhlekelele, uMlilo kanye NoSizo Lokuphuthumayo likamasipala lisabalele kuzo zonke izindawo ukuhlola umonakalo nokuletha usizo oludingekayo emindenini ethintekile ngokubambisana noMnyango Wezokuthuthukiswa Komphakathi (Social Development) KwaZulu-Natal, oqinisekisa ukuthi abathintekile bathola ukwesekwa okuphelele. Osekwenziwe nokuqhubekayo, kuhlanganisa ukuhlinzekwa kwezindawo zokuhlala zesikhashana ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukuphepha nokunakekelwa kwabathintekile.
UMeya Ngubo uzwakalise ukukhathazeka kwakhe nokuzwelana nemindeni ethintekile, waqinisekisa ukuzibophezela kukamasipala ekunikezeni usizo ngalesi sikhathi esinzima.
UMasipala unxusa umphakathi ukuba uqhubeke nokuqapha futhi ubike noma yiziphi izigameko zezinhlekelele kuMnyango Wezokuphatha Izehlakalo Eziphuthumayo besebenzisa inombolo engu.: 039 834 2211/082 532 4558 ... See MoreSee Less
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EHlokozi nakhona kwa ward 8 iphelile imizi yabantu... Akaze ngibone ngisho isithunzi esisodwa somholi ozobheka.. Ai bamdla
Ey ngoba abasabi ukudla imali yenyembezi, sithule nje syabuka ngoba benjalo nje bakhetha iphela emasini. Basiza abangani babo kuphela wena abangakwazi uhlala kanjalo nethemba abakuthembisa lona.
Neyam iphephukile
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VACANCY
FINANCE TRAINEE
CLOSING DATE: 24 JUNE 2025 NOT LATER THAN 16:30
STIPEND: R5000.00 PER MONTH
(FIXED TERM 18 MONTHS CONTRACT)
NO MUNICIPAL BENEFITS WILL APPLY (PENSION, MEDICAL AID, ETC.) AND
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE THEIR OWN ARRANGEMENTS IN THIS RESPECT.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Grade 12 Certificate
* B Com Degree/National Diploma with majors in Accounting/Auditing, or a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification.
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
* Implementation of GRAP Certificate
* Financial and performance reporting
* Expenditure and revenue management
* Supply chain management
* Asset Management
* Implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act
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 not later than 16:30 on 24 June 2025. 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) 834-7700.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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Sicela ukuzolungiselwa ugesi ku ward 9...sicela nithumele eskom
Ave ujabula uFinance bakithi ngokuba nama Trainee. 🙏
Ubani manje Johannes phumani Phungula?
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT AWARENESS NOTICE
Please be advised that due to heavy winds and adverse weather conditions experienced this morning, JPP Municipality has dispatched disaster management teams who are currently on the ground to respond to affected areas.
We kindly urge residents to exercise patience, as response times may be delayed due to the severity and widespread nature of the incidents. Our teams are working tirelessly to ensure your safety and restore services where necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: The Vehicle Testing Station in eXobho has been closed until further notice after sustaining structural damage from the strong winds.
For any emergency or disaster-related incidents, please contact our Disaster Management Emergency Line:
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Ngcela ukbuza uzobuya nini ugesi ofafa ?
Sahlupheka thina esaphuma kafestiye
azingeni nje lezi number
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CENTRAL WARD COMMITTEE MEETING
Umhlangano ohlanganisa ama Ward Committee uyaqhubeka ePeace Initiative Hall eXobho. Lo mhlangano uhlanganisa ama Ward Committee amele imikhakha eyahlukene nazokwethula imibiko yezinhlelo ezenziwe ngekota editor.
Lo mhlangano ubalulekile ekuqinisekisa ukwethulwa kwemibiko, ukubambisana, kanye nokuthuthukiswa kokulethwa kwezidingo emphakathini. ... See MoreSee Less
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VACANCIES
DRIVER TO OFFICE BEARERS (X2)
CLOSING DATE : 17 JUNE 2025 NOT LATER THAN 16H30
SALARY SCALE: R 184 723.44-R 239 784.12 PER ANNUM
APPLICABLE BENEFITS: MEDICAL AID, PENSION, 13TH CHEQUE AND HOMEOWNER’S ALLOWANCE.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 10/ABET
• Code EB driving license (Advanced Driving Courses with accredited institution)
• 1-year relevant experience
* NB: This is a fixed term contract linked to the office term of the current Chief Whip and the Deputy Mayor
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Preform activities/tasks associated with specific travel requirements for the Chief Whip/ Deputy Mayor.
• Conducting and recording details of vehicle safety inspections and /or informs the Executive secretary to activate maintenance requisitions and confirm services/repairs appointments.
• Communicating with protection personnel on specific safety requirements during travel and apply agreed procedures to counteract or avoid life threatening incidents.
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 Acting Municipal Manager, P. O. Box 132, Ixopo, 3276 by not later than 16h30 on 17 June 2025. Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at: Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality, 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, 3276. Faxed 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) 834-0385.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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ERRATUM: * NB: This is a fixed term contract linked to the office term of the current Chief Whip and the Deputy Mayor
Seniyamazi vele enizomqasha
How to apply?
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nathi bo scela nisfakel la ofafa eSheshe asnamanzi bo
Great one
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Ngubonduna!!awuqhubeke umsebzn wesizwe bahambe bekhanyiselekile' yini isibani sabantu:
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