West Coast District Municipality

Applications are hereby invited from people/institutions to submit projects (business opportunities) Council in terms of Resolution 24/08/21/10.9 dated 21 August 2024 established a Business Excellence & Innovation Hub facilitating the following outcomes:…

Facing tight budgets and skilled staffing challenges, local government will increasingly use AI to make do with less, make more informed decisions, and improve services to their communities. Weskus Distrik’s MM David…

In the local government environment where the attraction and development of solid, skilled and innovative talent is essential, Dr Hugo Brand, Executive in the Municipal Manager David Joubert’s office, discusses how AI…

What is a smart city and how can it improve the effectiveness of a municipality? Executive Mayor RW ‘Boffie’ Strydom describes why Weskus Distrik Municipality has committed to becoming smarter. As far…

Singapore is an early mover in local government Smart City technology and while Weskus Distrik Municipality is not directly comparable in many respects, Singapore’s blueprint provides some valuable lessons which CFO Dr…

Weskus Distrik’s strategic brand campaign to reach its target audience of potential investors and business owners is well-orchestrated and meticulously executed. Weskus Distrik uploads a minimum of 30 posts each month, and…

HR plays an important role in shaping and reinforcing company values by influencing engagement, performance management, and overall workplace culture. However, Thelma Steinman – Weskus Distrik’s Senior Manager: HR – believes that…

Governance and compliance are both key disciplines, and are the drivers behind service delivery. Common to both are laws and policies that enable robust internal controls which shape efficiency, effectiveness, and ethical…

Melvina Oppelt, Weskus Distrik’s Chief Clerk: Payroll, completed her Bachelor of Administration Honors Degree in Public Administration (University of the Western Cape), only the second woman to get an honours degree at…

South Africa enacted changes to its public finance laws that will reduce red tape for projects valued at R 2 billion or less, creating an opportunity for the private sector to partner…

Held in Moorreesburg, government officials, agricultural stakeholders and community members addressed rural safety challenges and explore collaborative solutions for the region. Weskus Distrik’s Executive Mayor Alderman Boffie Strydom emphasised the municipality’s commitment…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Tev-Ron Greeff You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? It feels really great to be…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Carolyn-Lee Andrews You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? I am very grateful for the…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Maudrey Isaacs You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? It’s an incredible feeling to have…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Waronique Morris You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? It feels incredibly exciting to stay…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Ahang Lentsa You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? I feel incredibly grateful and excited…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Jadee Arendse You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? Staying on at Weskus after 2024…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Gavin Williams You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? I feel very excited and proud…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Siyabonga Mdiza You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? I feel honored and extremely happy…

“Reflections on Staying On: My Journey with Weskus” – Dareline De Wee You’re staying on at Weskus after your 2024 internship? How does that make you feel? Staying on after my internship…

Weskus Distrik’s Intern Class of 24 gained so much more than their first practical experience in a working environment. Head of the Disaster and Emergency Centre Franquin Petersen explains. The bulk of…

Weskus Distrik’s Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management Maurice Markus is delighted with the green ticks from the Auditor General on procurement and contract management. Maurice explains why this rare result isn’t easy…

Local government institutions in South Africa face unique challenges that impact service delivery and community development. Among these challenges, I believe the most pressing issues for HR in local government are talent…

The Weskus Distrik strategic marketing drive is gaining momentum. CFO Dr Johan Tesselaar provides feedback. The intent of the drive was not only to serve Weskus Distrik’s needs to position itself as…

Leoné serves as a Councillor at both the Cederberg Municipality and the West Coast District Municipality. In addition, she forms part of the Mayoral executive committee of Cederberg Municipality, and holds the…