City of Tshwane moves to bolster its revenue collection
The metropolitan municipality is still reeling from back-to-back adverse audit reports.
The City of Tshwane.
JOHANNESBURG – To improve revenue collection, newly appointed senior managers at the City of Tshwane municipality have signed a performance agreement with the capital city.
The metropolitan municipality is still reeling from back-to-back adverse audit reports.
To improve the city’s audit outcomes, council has adopted a motion to have its Section 54 and 56 employees sign performance agreements that will be reviewed annually.
ActionSA councillor – Andru Bosch – said this was a significant step towards raising the bar of professionalism among municipal employees.
“We are committed to the principles of meritocracy where performance is benchmarked for success and accountability. Our focus is on ensuring that implementation of these performance agreements adheres to the principles of revenue enhancement and value for money as we walk towards financial recovery.”
Meanwhile, African National Congress councillor – Khutso Tsela – said the agreements would put “immense pressure” on municipal employees.
“Performance agreements of the city is nothing but a malicious compliance that serve no purpose in protecting vulnerable communities. Service charter is not allowed, and turnaround times are meaningless. We are not encouraged by these past commitments.”