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Community and Social
Services Department

Dedicated to enhancing the well-being of residents by providing essential services and programs that promote social cohesion, economic empowerment, and overall quality of life.

Community Services

Director:
Mrs. N.C. Mohua

A Community Services Director is a key leadership role within a municipality, responsible for overseeing programs and services that enhance the quality of life for residents. This position ensures the effective planning, management, and delivery of community-focused initiatives, working to address social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Support services that include

  • Develops and implements strategic plans to address community needs in areas such as health, education, safety, and economic empowerment.
  • Oversees programs targeting poverty alleviation, unemployment reduction, and social
  • Manages teams across various departments, such as public safety, youth development, and waste management, ensuring alignment with municipal goals.
  • Coordinates with local stakeholders, government agencies, and community organizations to foster collaboration.
  • Engages with residents to identify needs, gather feedback, and promote inclusivity in municipal initiatives.
  • Advocates for vulnerable groups, including women, children, seniors, and persons with disabilities, to ensure equitable access to resources.
  • Drafts policies and ensures compliance with local and national regulations in areas like disaster management, public health, and tourism development.
  • Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, making data-driven adjustments.
  • Manages budgets for community services, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and align with municipal priorities.
  • Secures funding through grants and partnerships for community projects.

Leads response efforts during emergencies, such as natural disasters, coordinating firefighting, law enforcement, and disaster risk management.

Economic Development and Employment Creation

Local Economic Development (LED) Strategy and support

For Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) aim to create jobs and enhance economic opportunities.

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Health & Social Welfare

Awareness campaigns

Running HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns and tackling societal issues like crime and drug abuse.

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Education and Youth Development

Bursary schemes, youth programs

Empowering young people through bursary schemes, youth programs, and back-to-school campaigns.

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Safety and Disaster Management

Risk management strategies.

Ensuring safety with firefighting services, law enforcement, and disaster risk management strategies.

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Policies

Community and social policies are essential frameworks that guide the planning and implementation of services designed to improve the well-being of residents. These policies ensure equitable access to resources, promote sustainable development, and address socio-economic challenges. Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is committed to developing and adhering to these policies to foster a resilient, inclusive, and thriving community.

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