City partners with National Business Institute for an artisan skills development programme | The City welcomed the group of 31 selected learners to the programme and provided further insight to what this opportunity entails. | <span><p>The City's Facilities Management department have managed to take 31 Learners on board from the NBI and has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the National Business Initiative to fund this project.</p><p>Through the agreement, 31 learners with Installation, Repairs & Maintenance and Welding theoretical knowledge has been placed within the Facilities Management Department, with effect from 1 February 2024, and their contracts will conclude on 30 June 2026.<br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/NBI%201.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:821px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>After the initial period of the programme, which will run until 31 August 2024 where the NBI will pay the stipend for these learners, the City will create a skills development programme to ensure that the programme continues until 30 June 2026. These learners will then be paid directly by the City.</p><p>The learners have been placed at the City Facilities Management depots in Milnerton, Philippi, Bellville, Somerset West and at the Cape Town Civic Centre.</p><p>'I would like to welcome the 31 new City of Cape Town employees to our team with a common purpose and vision of what we believe our City facilities should look like and how we are to maintain it. This partnership will definitely assist in addressing the high youth unemployment rate in our country and it delivers on the vision of all of the partners involved, which is to ensure sustainable growth for these learners. With programmes such as these, we aim to break down barriers to economic inclusion in our city. Our hope is that these learners will grow and develop their skills as artisans in order to secure future employment in this field, and possibly at the City one day.<br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/NBI%202.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:760px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>'Partnerships such as this one with NBI works perfectly as they are able to provide the City with the most suitable leaners who have the theoretical foundation required and then the City is able to, in turn, provide them with an opportunity to complete the practical element of their learning with our experienced Facilities Management team, which is the most ideal department to facilitate a maintenance skills programme such as this,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys</p>
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New online solar PV authorisation aims to cut turnaround times drastically | We are so proud of the work that has been done to troubleshoot the issues created by an unprecedented switch to solar PV. | <span><p>Authorising solar PV systems is a national requirement to enhance safety as fires and power outages can be caused by inferior, unauthorised PV systems, which also endanger frontline electrical workers maintaining the City's electrical grid. </p><p>'We are so proud of the work that has been done to troubleshoot the issues created by an unprecedented switch to solar PV. Thank you to City teams for their 24/7 commitment to getting the online portal ready in record time so that our customers and their service providers may experience a better and faster service. <br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_3931.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:861px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>'It is important to emphasise that if an application has already been submitted prior to the online service coming into effect, the applicant need not resubmit online. The City will take care of the pending applications already in the system and upload them on behalf of the applicants. </p><p> </p><p>'Also, the property owner needs to be registered on the City's eServices portal to gain access to the Energy services platform. <br></p><p>'Over 5 000 solar PV systems have been authorised to date, totalling 126 MVA (mega volt amperes), with monthly applications to the City tripling between 2021 and 2023. </p><p> </p><p>'The new Energy Services Application will automate the issuing of Permission to Install Letters for certain types of applications, such as small residential solar PV and battery systems, thus vastly reducing turnaround times,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen. <br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_3968.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:903px;" /> </figure></span><span><p><strong>How to authorise a solar PV system online</strong></p><p>Step 1: Register on eServices and activate the "Energy Services" tile to access the Energy Service Applications. </p><p>Register for eServices here: <a href="https://eservices.capetown.gov.za/">https://eservices.capetown.gov.za/</a></p><p>It takes about two days to activate the eServices account. </p><p>You can then apply to authorise your solar PV system via the easy-to-use online portal on eServices. For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/ApplyForSSEG">http://www.capetown.gov.za/ApplyForSSEG</a><br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ED%20Kadri%20Nassiep%2c%20Mayor%20Geordin%20Hill-Lewis%2c%20Cllr%20Beverley%20Van%20Reenen%2c%20Mike%20Mulcahy%20CEO%20GreenCape.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:964px;" /> </figure></span><p><strong>Installers are invited to sign up for the Solar PV Installer Newsflash to receive the latest up-to-date information: </strong><a href="https://cityofcapetown.evlink19.net/public/forms/h/ac0651KQexIkjg3a/OTY5NDNmYWFiYjc0N2VhYTU5NTZlOGY2MGE4NTdmMmMxZjJkYzVhMQ" target="_blank">visit here</a>.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>How to apply to get Cash for Power</strong> </p><p>For more information, visit: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/cashforpower" target="_blank">https://www.capetown.gov.za/cashforpower</a><br></p><p><strong>End</strong><br></p> | 2024-03-18T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
City Customer Office closures March to May 2024 | We encourage residents to use our simple and convenient e-Services options and to make an online booking when visiting a customer office in person. | <p>'Municipal offices will be closed on some days during the next few months. We encourage residents to use our simple and convenient e-Services options and to make an online booking when visiting a customer office in person. Residents are encouraged to check the City's website or to call ahead before visiting the nearest office if in doubt. Customers are also urged to settle their municipal account by using the convenient QR code on their invoice. The code is embedded with their EasyPay number and outstanding balance, and allows easy access to the payment portal for an accurate, efficient and secure payment process.</p><p>'Thank you to all our account holders for their payments and continuous support. The City remains committed to improving and enhancing service offerings to residents and we once again urge customers to make use of our new online options,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Finance, Councillor Siseko Mbandezi.</p><p><strong>The City's Revenue Department offices (payment, account enquiries and motor vehicle registration and licensing) as well as Traffic Services' driver's licence testing centres, Human Settlements' offices and municipal courts will be closed on the following dates over the period March to May 2024:</strong></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Human Rights Day </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Thursday, 21 March 2024</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Good Friday </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Friday, 29 March 2024</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Easter Saturday </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Saturday, 30 March 2024</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Easter Sunday </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Sunday, 31 March 2024</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Family Day </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Monday, 1 April 2024 </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Freedom Day </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Saturday, 27 April 2024</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Workers' Day </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Wednesday, 1 May 2024</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">2024 South African General Election</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Wednesday, 29 May 2024<br></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Revenue Department's payment, account enquiries and motor vehicle registration and licensing offices situated at Liberty Promenade Mall, corner of AZ Berman Drive and Morgenster Road, Mitchells Plain, Table Bay Mall, corner of Berkshire Boulevard and R27 as well as Sunningdale and Lansdowne Corner Mall, corner of Govan Mbeki Road and Jan Smuts Drive, Ottery will be closed on the dates mentioned above, except for Saturday, 30 March and Sunday, 31 March 2024 when the offices will be open as usual.</p><p><strong>Residents may access the online booking system at </strong><a href="https://bookings.capetown.gov.za/" target="_blank"><strong>https://bookings.capetown.gov.za</strong></a><strong> to book an appointment. </strong><strong>See this short YouTube video:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3WH8j5o" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3WH8j5o</a></p><p><strong>Contacts</strong></p><p><strong>To register for eServices visit:</strong> <a href="https://eservices.capetown.gov.za/irj/portal" target="_blank">https://eservices.capetown.gov.za/irj/portal</a></p><p><strong>For motor vehicle registration and licensing assistance:</strong> <a href="mailto:Vehicle.Licence@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">Vehicle.Licence@capetown.gov.za</a></p><p><strong>For municipal and City rental payments:</strong></p><p><strong>Online:</strong> <a href="http://www.easypay.co.za/" target="_blank">www.Easypay.co.za</a> or <a href="http://www.powertime.co.za/" target="_blank">www.powertime.co.za</a></p><p><strong>EFTs:</strong> Select the City as a bank-listed beneficiary. Use only your nine-digit municipal account number as reference</p><p><strong>Retailers:</strong> Shoprite, Checkers, USave, Pick n Pay, PEP, Ackermans, Lewis, Top It Up, Woolworths and selected Spar shops</p><p><strong>ATM:</strong> Contact your bank to add the City as an ATM beneficiary</p><p> </p><p><strong>End</strong></p><p><br></p> | 2024-03-18T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
City puts Cape Town’s economy on global centre stage | Cape Town is also home to the bulk of South Africa's energy manufacturing industry | <span><p>'Now, we know that on a national scale, our economy is stuttering. In Cape Town, it is clear that a different story is emerging. This is because the City government is determined to put the best possible systems, structures and programmes in place to allow big dreamers to go out there and make things happen. To create jobs,' said Alderman Vos. </p><p>Specifically noting the success of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPVs) partnership programme, Alderman Vos highlighted the billions of rands in investments and jobs created in Cape Town. <br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_5514.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1000px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>'In the last two financial years (2022/23 and 2023/24 to February 2024), our SPVs partnership programme has reaped R13 billion in investments and directly created more than 32 000 jobs. That is not even to speak of the countless more jobs downstream,' he said. </p><p>One of the SPVs is GreenCape who facilitated R1,733 billion in investments in Cape Town between July 2022 and June 2023. </p><p>'Through GreenCape, we are expanding our investment promotion of Cape Town as a green energy hub while extending skills development opportunities to more communities and small businesses,' said Alderman Vos. <br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_5547.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>In presenting the organisation's projects and programmes to the consul-generals, GreenCape CEO, Mike Mulcahy, said that Cape Town has been at the forefront of the country's energy products.</p><p>'Cape Town is also home to the bulk of South Africa's energy manufacturing industry,' said Mulcahy. </p><p>In closing, Alderman Vos noted the growth in exports from Cape Town from R66,6 billion in 2013 to R111,5 billion in 2022. <br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_5664.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:820px;" /> </figure>'Over the past decade, our city has not just exported goods; we've exported innovation, craftsmanship, and the invincible spirit of Capetonians. Together, we've not only shaped economies, but left an indelible mark on the world - a testament to the limitless potential that lies within the heart of Cape Town. Thank you for choosing Cape Town,' said Alderman Vos. </span><div><br></div><div><strong>End</strong><br><span></span><p><br></p></div> | 2024-03-18T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |