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Households with individuals aged over 60 years are entitled to housing under the updated allocation policy, which includes specific quotas for this demographic.
- Who it is for:
- households with persons over 60 years old in Piketberg, Velddrif, and Porterville
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Bergrivier Local Municipality's housing department using the updated policy guidelines.
Final year students from the Bergrivier Local Municipality area may be considered for in-service training if it is a requirement for their qualification. The training takes place once a year, mainly during June/July holidays or at the beginning of the academic year. Students will receive a weekly stipend of R300 and must submit an application at least one month in advance. A mentor or evaluator will be assigned where possible, and a work programme with performance objectives must be agreed upon beforehand. A waiver form must be signed by the student, and an evaluation report will be completed by the supervisor and shared with the FET and Municipal Manager.
- Who it is for:
- final year students from the Bergrivier Local Municipality area who are not registered elsewhere
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the Bergrivier Local Municipality at least one month before the training start date, through the relevant Further Education and Training Centre (FET).
When a public holiday occurs on a Friday, office work will continue on both Thursday and Friday. This ensures that administrative duties are not disrupted by the holiday.
- Who it is for:
- employees of Bergrivier Local Municipality
- How to act on it:
- No action required; this policy applies automatically when a public holiday falls on a Friday.
The latest edition of the Bergrivier Bulletin is available for reading. It contains updates on municipal activities, events, services, and announcements relevant to residents across the municipality's towns.
- Who it is for:
- residents of the Bergrivier Local Municipality
- How to act on it:
- Visit the official website and navigate to the news section to read the bulletin.
Informal traders can apply to use designated trading spaces managed by the Bergrivier Local Municipality. Applications are processed through the Strategic Services department and require a report from the Head: Strategic Services and a recommendation from the Manager: Strategic Services. Final approval is granted by the Municipal Manager.
- Who it is for:
- informal traders and registered SMMEs operating informally
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the Municipal Manager via the Strategic Services department, including a report from the Head: Strategic Services and a recommendation from the Manager: Strategic Services
Individuals or entities who own or manage informal trading spaces can apply to let them out to other informal traders under the municipality's oversight. This requires formal submission and approval following the same process as for using a space.
- Who it is for:
- informal traders and owners of trading spaces
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the Municipal Manager via the Strategic Services department, including a report from the Head: Strategic Services and a recommendation from the Manager: Strategic Services
The latest edition of the Bergrivier Bulletin for June 2024 is available for reading. It contains updates on municipal services, events, and important information for residents across the Bergrivier Municipality area.
- Who it is for:
- residents of Piketberg, Porterville, Redelinghuys, Eendekuil, Aurora, Dwarskersbos, and Velddrif
- How to act on it:
- Visit the municipality's website and navigate to the news section to read the bulletin
The Bergrivier Local Municipality has issued a public notice regarding overgrown properties. Residents are reminded to maintain their properties to avoid enforcement action.
- Who it is for:
- property owners in the Bergrivier Municipality area
- How to act on it:
- Visit the news section of the Bergrivier Local Municipality website and click on the 'Read more' link for the notice.
The September 2024 edition of the Bergrivier Bulletin is now available. It contains updates and information from the Bergrivier Local Municipality for residents across the municipality.
- Who it is for:
- residents of the Bergrivier Municipality area
- How to act on it:
- Visit the news section of the Bergrivier Local Municipality website and click on the 'Read more' link for the bulletin.
The Bergrivier Local Municipality has published guidance on the process for obtaining a building plan approval. This information is intended for property owners and developers seeking to construct or modify buildings within the municipality.
- Who it is for:
- property owners, builders, and developers in the Bergrivier Municipality
- How to act on it:
- Visit the news section of the Bergrivier Local Municipality website and click on the 'Read more' link for the building plan approval guide.
The Bergrivier Local Municipality provides access to a recorded version of its council meeting held on 19 January 2021. This recording is available for public viewing and includes discussions and decisions made during the meeting.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public interested in local government proceedings
- How to act on it:
- Visit the municipality's website and click on the 'Read more' link under the news item titled 'Recording of Council Meeting 19-01-2021'
Staff members may be reimbursed for personal mobile costs if they use their own device for official work. Reimbursements are processed based on actual usage and must be supported by evidence of business use. Over-limit usage costs are recovered from the employee's salary.
- Who it is for:
- municipal staff using personal devices for official duties
- How to act on it:
- Submit documentation of official usage; reimbursement is processed through payroll systems based on verified business use.