About Planning & Economic Services

The core functions of the Planning Economic & Development Department are as follows:-

• Strategic Support
• IDP development & Implementation
• Local Economic Development
• Tourism Development
• Town Planning
• Business Licensing
• Building Control
• Plan Approvals
• Housing & Development
• Performance Management

Strategic Support

Responsible Person: Mrs. N.V. Mbhele
Tel: (033) 413 9203
Email: Nozipho.Mbhele@umvoti.gov.za

IDP development & Implementation

Responsible Person: Mrs. N.V. Mbhele
Tel: (033) 413 9203
Email: Nozipho.Mbhele@umvoti.gov.za

This section is responsible for compilation and implementation of the Integrated Development Plan for Umvoti Municipality

Local Economic Development

Responsible Person: Mr. N. Malinga
Tel: (033) 413 9209
Email: msawenkosi.malinga@umvoti.gov.za

To effectively Drive and Manage Local Economic Development within the Municipal Area.

Tourism Development

Responsible Person: Mr. N. Malinga
Tel: (033) 413 9209
Email: msawenkosi.malinga@umvoti.gov.za

To effectively promote and sustain Tourism Development within the Municipal Area.

Town Planning

Responsible Person: Miss. L.O. Ngidi
Tel: (033) 413 9208
Email: Lumka.Ngidi@umvoti.gov.za

To effectively manage Town Planning at Umvoti Municipality

Building Control

Responsible Person: Mr. L.Radebe
Tel: (033) 413 9112
Email: bco@umvoti.gov.za

To effectively Manage, Maintain and Control all the various types of Dwellings and Buildings within Umvoti Municipality .

Housing & Development

Responsible Person: Mr. Z. Chonco
Tel: (033) 413 9204
Email: Zonke.Chonco@umvoti.gov.za

To effectively Manage and Maintain housing Development within Umvoti.

Performance Management

Responsible Person: Ms. A. Maharaj
Tel: (033) 413 9210
Email: Ansuya.Maharaj@umvoti.gov.za

To effectively manage and maintain Performance Agreements