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Public Notice 143/2024: Special Council Meeting on 11 December 2024 at 11:00

Public Notice 143/2024: Special Council Meeting on 11 December 2024 at 11:00

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, and via Zoom at 54 York Street, George, on 11 December 2024 at 11:00.

Members of the public are invited to following the proceedings through the Municipality YouTube channel at:
https://youtube.com/live/mSQ0Vd-tfXY?feature=share

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Public Notice: LGSETA: Bursary funding window for unemployed beneficiaries

Public Notice: LGSETA: Bursary funding window for unemployed beneficiaries

The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) invites unemployed individuals / students interested in the local government to apply for the Discretionary Grants Bursary 1st Funding Window in support of the LGSETA Annual Performance Plan (APP) targets for 2024/2025 financial year.

Who can apply?

  1. South African students and those with permanent residence status.
  2. University, University of Technology, and TVET Colleges (NATED programmes) students or Grade 12 learners who have been accepted in institutions of higher learning.
  3. Students who are accepted or received provisional acceptance for a course/qualification that is in line with local government sector.
  4. Priority will be given to studies that relate to the local government sector priority occupations priorities aligned to the broad service delivery areas and support functions aligned to the five
    broad focus areas of LGSETA.
  5. Please refer to the list of qualifications that will be supported for the bursary on the LGSETA website.
  6. Only students that are studying full time will be funded.
Stakeholders Learning Programmes SETA Target 2024/25
Grade 12 Learners/TVET College and University Learners Bursaries 650

How to apply?

  1. Go to the LGSETA website http://www.lgseta.org.za and follow these steps:
    i. Click Services tab.
    ii. Then click DG Bursary under Learners tab.
    iii. Lastly click on the link provided under 2024-2025; thereafter
  2. Complete the online Bursary application form (or download it here)
  3. Upload all the required supporting documents on the link within your online application.
  4. Submit your application.

Submissions

  1. An individual bursary application must be submitted by each student/learner through the LGSETA Microsoft Forms as per details under how to apply (No applications should be sent via email addresses or hand delivered).
  2. The application window opens on 3 November 2024 at 8:00 am and closes on 30 November
  3. The deadline will not be extended. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
  4. The List of qualifications that will be funded is accessible from the LGSETA website www.lgseta.org.za (or access it directly here).

Please Note

  1. All Bursary applications are subject to approval by the LGSETA Accounting Authority.
  2. The allocation of these Bursaries will be dependent on the availability of funds and on applicants meeting all requirements as per the programmes funding criteria, policies, and
    procedures.
  3. LGSETA reserves the right to cancel the discretionary grant funding window in whole or in part at its discretion.
  4. If you have not heard from us within three (3) months of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  5. All enquiries must be directed to the Bursary Department at bursaryapp@lgseta.org.za

Public Notice 134/2024: Special Council Meeting on 24 October 2024 at 15:00

Public Notice 134/2024: Special Council Meeting on 24 October 2024 at 15:00

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 24 October 2024 at 15:00.

View the proceeding at: https://youtube.com/live/K69PclPTLXQ?feature=share

MG Stratu
Municipal Manager
54 York Street
P O Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel: 044 803 1300

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Public Notice 32/2024 Notice of Public Participation Information Sessions, 4 – 7 November 2024 – Renewal of the Garden Route District Municipality’s Air Quality Management Plan

Public Notice 32/2024 Notice of Public Participation Information Sessions, 4 – 7 November 2024 – Renewal of the Garden Route District Municipality’s Air Quality Management Plan

Notice is hereby given that public participation sessions will take place from 4 – 7 November 2024 in the Garden Route district to solicit inputs for the renewal of the Garden Route District Municipality’s Air Quality Management Plan. Herewith the schedule as follows:

4 November 2024, 09:00-12:00
HESSEQUA
Civic Centre Side Hall (Glaskas), Van den Berg Street,  Riversdale

4 November 2024, 13:00-16:00
KANNALAND
Council Chambers, Queen Street, Ladismith

5 November 2024, 09:00-12:00
OUDTSHOORN
Thusong Community Centre, 12th Avenue, Bongolethu, Oudtshoorn

5 November 2024, 13:00-16:00
MOSSEL BAY
D’Almeida Community Hall, Mossel Street, D’Almeida, Mossel Bay

6 November 2024, 13:00-16:00
GEORGE
Banqueting Hall, 71 York Street, George

7 November 2024, 09:00-12:00
BITOU
Piesang Valley Community Hall, 7 Green Point Avenue, Plettenberg Bay

7 November 2024, 13:00-16:00
KNYSNA
5 Clyde Street, Knysna Central, Knysna

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Public Notice 125/2024: Opportunities: Work Experience Placement -Tourism and/or Hospitality

Public Notice 125/2024: Opportunities: Work Experience Placement -Tourism and/or Hospitality

The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) invites unemployed persons currently residing within the Garden Route District Municipal area, to apply for an opportunity to be placed at a Tourism and/or Hospitality related organisation for an 18-month work experience opportunity as part of a Garden Route Skills Mecca Initiative. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.

Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35. Young people from rural areas are encouraged to apply. Opportunities are currently available in all areas of the garden route district.

Programme and Entry Requirements
This is an 18-month work experience placement programme at Tourism / Hospitality related organisation in the Garden Route.

Applicants will be selected based on the following sequentially prioritised criteria:
• 1st Criteria: Persons with a NATED N6 Tourism / Hospitality qualification that need 18-months work experience for a National Diploma.
• 2nd Criteria: Persons with any Local or International Tourism / Hospitality qualification that have had no work experience.
• 3rd Criteria: Persons with any Local or International Tourism / Hospitality qualification that have had less than six months work experience.

In addition, the GRDM, subject to receiving enough applications and available workplaces, will also attempt to allocate applicants evenly across all Municipal Wards in the District.

Scope of Work and Duties
• This will be determined by the Tourism / Hospitality organisation but could include administration, reception, room services, bar services, restaurant services, food services, customer services or any other typical work within tourism and hospitality.
• All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview with the host employer.
Stipends will be paid for 18-months by GRDM. Stipends must be used for meals, accommodation and travel costs.

The Programme also does not include uniforms, PPE or any equipment unless supplied voluntarily by the host employer. Applicants must apply using the GRDM online system called Unemployed Solutions (red button) found at https://skillsmecca.gardenroute.gov.za/.

THE GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WILL ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IN FULL AND IF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN UPLOADED:
• A copy of a South African ID Document certified within the last six months.
• A copy of highest educational qualifications certified within the last six months.
• An affidavit certified within last six months that confirms previous work experience, including any Learnerships.
• A criminal record clearance report from the SA Police Service.

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact Mr Reginald Salmons at 044-803 1363, or Ms. Kayakazi Klaas 044 803 1434 during office hours (Monday to Thursday between 07:30 and 16:30 and Friday between 07:30 and 13:30) only. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be contacted 2 months after the closing date, they must consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Closing date: 21 October 2024

Notice number: 125/2024

Public Notice 117/2024: Financial Assistance Towards Further Studies (External Bursary) for 2025

Public Notice 117/2024: Financial Assistance Towards Further Studies (External Bursary) for 2025

Applications are invited from students currently receiving tuition at Accredited Learning Institutions and learners who are currently Grade 12 or have passed Grade 12, for financial assistance towards further studies during the 2025 academic year. The financial contribution by GRDM, is restricted to full-time study and attendance at SAQA accredited Tertiary, or TVET institutions. This is ONLY applicable to students whose parents permanently reside within the Garden Route municipal area.

Application forms are available at the GRDM and satellite offices during normal office hours (Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30; Friday 07:30 – 13:30). Application forms are also available from the GRDM’s website.

THE GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WILL ONLY CONSIDER COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND IF THE DOCUMENTS MENTIONED BELOW HAVE BEEN INCLUDED.

A detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter, application form, and certified copies of the following documentation must be attached: Latest or Grade 12 results or equal qualification; latest examination results of students currently enrolled at tertiary institutions; certified copy of I.D.; affidavit of parents’ combined income and proof of residential address (municipal account).

Please forward the application form and all documents to: Records, Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, P.O. Box 12, George 6530, for attention: Training and Development Section.

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact Mr Reginald Salmons at 044 803 1363, Mrs Alvera Josephs at 044 803 1410 or Mrs Nolwando Sambokwe on 044 803 1345 during office
hours.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be contacted within two months of the closing date, they must consider their application as unsuccessful.

Closing date: 31 October 2024

Notice number: 117/2024

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Public Notice: 106/2024 Re-Advertisement: Work Experience Placement Opportunities – Tourism and/or Hospitality

Public Notice: 106/2024 Re-Advertisement: Work Experience Placement Opportunities – Tourism and/or Hospitality

The Garden Route District Municipality invites unemployed persons currently residing within the Garden Route District Municipal area, to apply for an opportunity to be placed at a Tourism and/or Hospitality Organisation for an eighteen (18) month work experience opportunity, as part of a  Garden Route Skills Mecca Initiative. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35. Opportunities are currently available within the Kannaland Municipal Area.

Programme and Entry Requirements

This is an eighteen (18) month work experience placement programme at a Tourism / Hospitality organisation in the Garden Route.

Applicants will be selected based the following sequentially prioritised criteria:

  • 1st Criteria: Persons with a NATED N6 Tourism / Hospitality Qualification that need 18-months work experience for a National Diploma.
  • 2nd Criteria: Persons with any Local or International Tourism / Hospitality Qualification with no work experience .
  • 3rd Criteria: Persons with any Local or International Tourism / Hospitality Qualification with less than six months work experience.
  • 4th Criteria: Persons with at least a NQF 1 Qualification with a desire to work in the Tourism / Hospitality Sector.
  • Persons with a disability supported by a medical certificate are encouraged to apply and will be exempt from any of the above criteria.

In addition, the GRDM, subject to receiving enough applications and available workplaces,  will also attempt to allocate applicants evenly across all municipal wards in the District.

Scope of Work and Duties

  • This will be determined by the Tourism / Hospitality organisation, but could include administration, reception, room services bar services, restaurant services, food services customer services or any other typical work within tourism and hospitality.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a pre-assessment to assist with correct career development.

Stipends will be paid for eighteen months by the Garden Route District Municipality. Stipends must be used for meals, accommodation and travel costs. The Programme also does not include uniforms, PPE or any equipment unless supplied voluntarily by the host employer. Applicants must apply using the GRDM online system called Unemployed Solutions (red button) found at https://skillsmecca.gardenroute.gov.za/.

THE GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WILL ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IN FULL AND IF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN UPLOADED:

  • A copy of South African ID Document certified within the last six months
  • A copy of highest educational qualifications certified within the last six months
  • An affidavit certified within last six months that confirms previous work experience, including any Learnerships.
  • A criminal record clearance report from the SA Police Services.

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact Reginald Salmons at 044-803 1363, or Nolwando Sambokwa at 044 803 1344 during office hours only. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be contacted within two months after the closing date, they must consider their application as unsuccessful.

Click here to download the Official Advert

Closing date: 13 September 2024          
Notice number: 106/2024

Public Notice 103/2024: 25 x Training Opportunities – Occupational Certificate: Cook

Training Opportunities – Occupational Certificate: Cook x 25 Opportunities

Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) invites unemployed persons between the ages of 18 to 35, male or female residing within the Kannaland Local Municipal area of the Garden Route District, to apply for the opportunity to be trained on the Occupational Qualifications programme as a Cook. This forms part of a Garden Route Skills Mecca Initiative (skillsmecca.gardenroute.gov.za).

Programme and Entry Requirements

This is a twelve (12) month training programme in the Garden Route only.

Applicants need to have as a minimum, an NQF Level 1 Qualification (Grade 9) with Mathematics.

  • Pure Academic Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy will all qualify.

Applicants will undergo a formal psychometric assessment for selection and those selected will undergo a medical assessment.

In addition, the GRDM, subject to receiving enough applications and available workplaces, will also attempt to allocate applicants evenly across all municipal wards in the district.

Scope of Qualification

A qualified learner will be able to:

  • Prepare for food production, associated areas, commodities, staff and cooking environment.
  • Communicate with and assist other kitchen personnel.
  • Prepare, cook and assemble specific food items using the correct method and techniques to meet customer and organisational requirements.
  • Assist kitchen and service staff to prepare and serve food.
  • Hygienically prepare and assemble food, and clean food preparation areas.

Applicants must apply using the online UNEMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS (RED BUTTON) on the Skills Mecca website at https://skillsmecca.gardenroute.gov.za/.

THE GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WILL ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IN FULL AND IF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN UPLOADED:

  • A copy of South African ID Document certified within the last three months.
  • A copy of the highest educational qualifications certified within the last three months.
  • An affidavit certified within the last three months that confirms previous work experience.

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact Reginald Salmons at 044-803 1363 during office hours only.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be contacted within two months after the closing date, they must consider their application as unsuccessful.

Click here to download the Official Advert

Closing date: 13 September 2024   
Notice number: 103/2024