Engineering & Town Planning

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Town Engineer

Phiwayinkosi Dlamini

Town Engineering

Infrastructure development is one of the requirements for Matsapha Town Council as it is expected to provide safe, affordable, sustainable and accessible multi-modal transport services. This unit promotes integrated land use development and ensuring prime movements for the residents and users of the transport system within the urban area. The Engineering Department’s key responsibility is to regulate infrastructure development and maintain the road infrastructure including the road reserves. The rolling out of the Capital Improvement Programme (CIP) is the vehicle for the department to realize service delivery in this regard. Under this department there are three (3) prominent units through which the department achieves its mandate, namely Town Planning, Building inspections and the maintenance sections. The Town Clerk’s office is also responsible for all communication between the Management and the authority’s departments, sections, branches and communication with the public.
1Building Inspectorate Unit:
Ensures every development in Matsapha complies with Matsapha Town Council development code which is the Town Planning scheme, Building act of 1968 and the Building Standards and regulations of 1968.
2Services Offered:
- Process building application forms.
- Inspect structures under constructions until development is complete.
- Receive and Scrutinize drawings to ensure Matsapha Town Council standards are met.
- Involved in health clearance certificates to ensure structural integrity.

Town Planning

The planning of physical and social developments of a town or city through the design of its layout and the provision of services and facilities.
1Services Offered:
- Adverts (Outdoor Advertising)
- Special Consents
- Processing of Zoning Applications
- Land Rezoning
- Consolidation
- Land Subdivisions
- Transport Permits
- Community Engagements & Consultations
2Publications (people to print for use):
- Outdoor Advertising Manual
- Public Feedback

Engineering & Town Planning Organogram

Engineering & Town Planning Team

Thulani Maphalala

Town Planner

Khaya Nsibandze

Inspector of Works

Solomon Gumedze

Building Inspector

Thembinkosi Shongwe

Electrical Officer

Qondile Magongo

Secretary