CDM Municipality
DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Department of Strategic Executive Management Services is tasked with implementing programmes that promote community participation, interaction, and partnerships. Its strategic objectives include fostering accountable and transparent governance structures that are responsive to the needs of the community, and providing both strategic and administrative support to Council structures.
The department also champions the interests and needs of special focus groups, delivers communication support services, manages public liaison, marketing, advocacy, and events within the district. It plays a critical role in protecting the municipality from potential risks, reducing incidents of fraud and corruption, and safeguarding municipal property and personnel from threats. Additionally, it provides independent and objective assurance through consulting services related to internal control systems, risk management, and governance processes.
Further objectives include addressing issues raised by the Auditor General, enhancing accountability through proactive oversight, and ensuring effective and functional internal audit systems at local municipalities. The department is also responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of Performance Management Systems (PMS) across the district, ensuring alignment with the PMS Policy Framework and the Municipal Systems Act (MSA). It seeks to institutionalize performance monitoring and evaluation and drive efficient service delivery by prioritizing the needs of the people. Moreover, it ensures that organizational policies are aligned with the district’s policy framework and are compliant with national and provincial legislation.
The department’s Integrated Development Planning (IDP) priority areas include:
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Mayoral support services
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Council and administrative support
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Public participation programmes
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Special focus
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Communication management
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Risk management
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Internal audit
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Intergovernmental relations
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Organisational performance management