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26/01/2015: Jozi@Work packages ready for contracting 

The contracting of work packages to cooperatives and other community based enterprises under the Jozi@Work programme is set to begin in February.
The programme, Jozi@Work, which has work-package contracts valued at over R1 billion, was launched last year to create an opportunity for communities to partner with the City in the delivery of municipal services in their own neighbourhoods. This will also see participating community members' outlook transformed from that of being job seekers to job creators as they will be compensated for the work done as cooperatives or other community based companies.

According to Mayoral Spokesperson, Phindile Chauke, The City has been finalising contracts for Capability Support Agents (CSA), who are tasked with training and mentoring community-based entities to ensure that they become sustainable businesses. "These agents are very important as they link the community with the City. Once a small enterprise is contracted, then the relevant CSA comes on board in the role of supervising contractor. So we had to ensure that we accredit the right CSA. By end of January, we will have finalised contracts for these CSAs and will be ready to roll-out in February," says Chauke

As it is, Jozi@Work Regional Forums are already underway where different departments and entities of the City inform the community-based entities about work packages that can be contracted to them. Chauke says that although the City has simplified procurement processes and lowered the red tape, standards have not been lowered and community enterprises must still register as legal entities.

"The City must still adequately account for all its expenses and procurement processes. This is why there is a network of CSAs to provide technical and development assistance."

Some of the work to be contracted to local entrepreneurs includes packages in the energy, water and waste sectors, greening services, maintenance and agriculture as well as waste collection and recycling.

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For further information:

Nthatisi Modingoane

Spokesperson

City of Johannesburg

Telephone: +27 11 407 7354

Cell/ Mobile: +27 (0) 82 467 9228

Email: nthatiseM@joburg.org.zaThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Phindile Chauke

Mayoral Communications

Private Office of the Executive Mayor

Telephone: +27 11 407 7375

Cell/ Mobile: +27 (0) 72 360 1533

Email: phindileC@joburg.org.za