Performance Management, IDP and Support

Performance management is a requirement for local government in South Africa. Moreover it is a specialised field with concepts usually interpreted and applied differently. Performance management seeks to assist Councillors, Managers and officials in developing and implementing a performance management system in terms of the requirements of the legislation.

The Municipal Systems Act, enacted in November 2000 requires all municipalities to develop a performance management system.

The Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan seeks to promote Municipal accountability and transparency and is an important instrument for service delivery and budgetary monitoring and evaluation.