Description of Services Office of the Regional Director: eThekwini Region

OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR: ETHEKWINI REGION

Main Functions:
Effective management of infrastructure delivery in the region
Effective management of state property in the region
Effective management of resources within the regionv
Ensuring Job Creation in the region
The effective management of Operation Sukuma Sakhe in the region

Regional Director: Ms D. Fihlela
Tel: 031 203 2210
Fax: 031 261 5044v
Cell: 082 695 5030v
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Ms Priscilla Roux
PA to the Regional Director
Telephone number: 031 203 2209
Fax Number: 031 261 5044
Mobile Number: 073 1523 426
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Human Resource Management and Development

Main Functions and Services
Manage and facilitate Human Resource Management Services
Manage administrative support services
Provide advice and guidance to relevant stakeholders
Manage Strategic Planning for HRM and administration
Manage the implementation of policies relating to HRM and General
Administration

Deputy Director: Human Resource Management and Development
Ms N Mhlongo
Tel: 031 203 2211
Fax: 0865049208
Cell: 082 498 1589
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Construction Programme Management

Main Functions and Services:
Effective Management of Programmes (Various Projects)
Effective Stakeholder Management
Effective Management of WIMS

Deputy Director: Construction Programme Management
Mr Gabriel S Blose
Tel: 031 203 2114
Fax: 031 203 2205
Cell: 082 782 4267
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Financial Administration

Main Functions and Services:
Management of budget
Management of Expenditure and Voucher control
Management of Loss Control
Management of Risk

Professional Services

Main Functions of Professional Service:
Assists other Departmental Disciplines in Architectural, Quantity Surveying and Engineering matters.
Provides support to Project Managers about contracts and contract administration of projects.
Facilitate delivery of Infrastructure on behalf of the Departmental clients such as Department of Education, the Department of Health and other departments.

Deputy Director: Professional Services
Mr Roanne Du Preez
Tel: 031 203 2113
Fax: 031 203 2394
Cell: 083 381 5804
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Supply Chain Management

Main Function and Services
Manage and Co-Ordinate Pre-Bid and Adjudication Services
Manage and Co-Ordinate Post-Bid Service
Render Provisioning and Movable Asset Management Services
Render Demand Management Services
Render logistical arrangements Services
Management of Resources of the Component

Deputy Director: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Mr N Miya
Tel: 031 203 2231
Fax:031 261 5044
Cell: 083 426 5490
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Immovable Asset Management

Main Functions and Services
Process the Acquisition and Disposal of property
Process the hiring and letting of properties
Conduct the payment of Municipal Accounts
Update and manage the fixed asset register
Development of the User Asset Management Plan.

Deputy Director: Immovable Asset Management
Mr V.A. Phewa
Tel: 031 203 2247
Cell: 082 828 1975
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Employee Health and Wellness Programme (EHWP)

Main Functions and Services
Coordinate the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness Special programmes.
Co-ordinate physical activities in the work place.
Co-ordinate, organise and conduct programme promotion, awareness and training
Render counselling and referral services to employees with emotional, physical, financial, social and health problems.
Co-ordinate the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness policies.

EHW Practitioner
Ms N.D. Mathonsi
Tel: 031 203 2399
Fax: 031 261 6066
Cell: 078 972 5459
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Construction Safety

Main Functions and Services
Conduct Health and Safety Inspections to the State building on pre-construction, under construction and hired buildings to ensure compliance.
Conduct Health and Safety trainings to the Construction SMME’s to make awareness on health and safety compliance to mitigate injuries and fatalities on construction.
Advise the Department, Client Departments and Professional Team in terms of Health and Safety matters.
Design Health and Safety specifications for projects for health and safety conformance to those projects.
Attend Site meetings to render health and safety advice and opinions.
Attend to employee Safety issues in the Region.

Assistant Director: Construction Safety
Mr. M.K. Shandu
Tel: 031 203 2363
Fax: 031 203 2296
Cell: 083 393 0074
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EPWP & Special Projects

Main Functions and Services:
Help unemployed people (especially youth, women and people living with disabilities) through skills programmes and work experience.
Ensure that unemployed people receive an allowance for any work they have completed as part of the EPWP.
Enhance EPWP participants’ chances of finding sustainable jobs or starting their own businesses through making sure that they receive training during their period on the construction site
Manage the National Youth Service  (NYS) Programme in the Region which is a programme aimed to provide long-term and effective ways of reconstructing South African society by developing the abilities of young people through service and learning.

Assistant Director: EPWP & Special Projects
Ms N Lembethe
Tel: 031 203 2388
Fax: 031 203 2296
Cell: 072 457 9139
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ILembe District Office

Main Functions and Services
To manage and co-ordinate all activities of the District
To exercise control over District Program 3 budget, Expenditure and Revenue with the exception of Major Projects
Monitor and apply effective Contract Administration throughout the District
Guidance and advice to Client Departments, Regional and Senior Management, In house/ Private Professional Staff
Human resource management and Human resource development

District Director: Ms T Khanyile
Tel: 033 260 3800
Fax: 032 481 2935
Cell: 062 203 8599
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eThekwini District Office

Main Functions and Services
To manage and co-ordinate all activities of the District
To exercise control over District Program 3 budget, Expenditure and Revenue with the exception of Major Projects
Monitor and apply effective Contract Administration throughout the District
Guidance and advice to Client Departments, Regional and Senior Management, In house/ Private Professional Staff
Human resource management and Human resource development

District Manager: eThekwini District Office
POST VACANT
Tel: 031 273 1701
Fax: 031 261 6066

POST VACANT
Control Works Inspector (Structural – Pinetown)
Tel: 031 273 1707
Fax: 031 273 1709

Mr N.E. Ngwenya
Control Works Inspector (Structural – Umlazi)
Tel: 031 273 1712

Mr D.M. Catelle
Control Works Inspector (Electrical/ Mechanical)
Tel: 031 273 1708
Fax: 031 273 1709

Mr N.B. Mudhai
Chief Artisan
Tel: 031 273 1713
Fax: 031 273 1709

Mrs U Singh
State Accountant
Tel: 031 273 1702
Fax: 031 273 1709

Mr V Naidoo
Administrative Officer – Acquisitions
Tel: 031 273 1722
Fax: 031 273 1709

Ms D.P. Dlamini
Senior Administrative Officer Auxiliary Services
Tel: 031 273 1705
Fax: 031 273 1709

Contact Details
Physical Address: 455A King Cetshwayo Highway

Postal Address: Private Bag X 54336
DURBAN
4000

Tel; 031 273 1700
Cell: 083 381 5802
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Office Hours
Monday to Fridays: 07:30 – 16:00
Weekends: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed

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Contacts

Private Bag X9142, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Tel no: 033 355 5500

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