Labour Relation
Labour Relations
One of the key functions of the Labour Relations Section is to conduct induction programmes to new and old employees within the municipality. The relationship between the employer and the employees is based on the terms and conditions of employment contract. It is important that employees are also made aware of the provisions of Health and Safety related legislations.
Staff Induction
Induction is an important tool used in a planned way to assist new employees to adapt to their job, their fellow employees and the organisation as a whole. It also helps them to be productive, and feel welcomed. Induction training programmes are rendered to all newly employed and old employees with regard to the municipality’s systems and procedures and the code of conduct for the staff.
This also encompasses compliance of staff with the Bargaining Council’s Collective Agreement and other applicable labour legislation e.g. Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedure Collective Agreement and Minimum Essential Services Agreement which ensures that a certain number of employees will provide services to our community during the strike in order to protect the lives of the people.
Labour Policy Development
A Recruitment and Selection Policy has been evolved which is in line with Employment Equity and which ensures that the imbalances of the past are addressed. This has been done through identifying barriers and under representation of previously disadvantaged group to all occupational categories and levels thereby promoting equal opportunities and elimination of unfair discrimination, and progressively reducing disproportionate income differentials, as well as to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of the people. Other polices developed include an Abscondment Policy which is a useful tool in managing and controlling absenteeism, and the Succession Planning and Career Pathing Policy which will ensure the continuity of suitably qualified staff in key posts for the future. Career paths for individual staff members are developed to assist them in their career advancement, creating more enthusiasm and productivity in their jobs. This will be utilised to achieve both the departmental and organisational goals.
Report Electricity Faults
To report:-
▪︎ Electricity outages
▪︎ Non-functional streetlights
▪︎ Non-collection of refuse
▪︎ Vehicle accidents
▪︎ Disaster caused by floods, fires, snow or fallen trees
To report:-
▪︎ If electricity in your area is the responsibility of Eskom. Please contact them on 0860 0037 566.
▪︎ If electricity in your area is the responsibility of the Msunduzi Municipality. Please contact them on 033 392 5029 / 080 000 1868.
▪︎ Water and sanitation are the responsibility of uMgungundlovu District Municipality. Please contact them on 0800 864 911 or 033 897 6766.
Report Electricity Faults
Electrical faults in uMngeni Local Municipality are handled by uMgungundlovu District Municipality.
Cnr Dicks & Somme Streets, Howick, Kwa-Zulu Natal.