Gauteng launches Barometer Dashboard to track municipal performance
The Gauteng Provincial Government is preparing to launch the Local Government Turnaround Barometer Dashboard this month. This digital platform is designed to monitor municipal performance and enhance service delivery across the province. It will track critical issues such as water and electricity challenges, financial compliance, and wasteful expenditure.
The initiative stems from the Local Government Turnaround Summit, which sought to address inefficiencies within municipalities. According to Jacob Mamabolo, Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), the dashboard will provide a consolidated view of municipal performance. He noted that the province currently monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) manually, which is outdated and inconsistent with modern systems.
The Barometer will rely on KPIs like basic service delivery, local economic development, and water monitoring to promote accountability and transparency. Bonginkosi Dlamini, Gauteng MEC for e-Government, highlighted the role of digitization in the initiative. He explained that the tool aligns with the local government turnaround strategy and is part of the broader mandate to digitize government services across departments.
Service Delivery War Room
Mayors across the province have expressed support for the initiative. Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya discussed the city’s service delivery war room, which addresses regional service issues despite limited financial resources. She explained that the war room focuses on day-to-day service delivery and targets seven regions within the city. Despite financial challenges, the aim is to normalize service delivery within the first 100 days of operations.
Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure development remains a key focus for Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, especially as the city prepares to co-host the G20 and Urban-20 (U20) events with Tshwane later this year. Morero outlined plans to prioritize infrastructure upgrades, improve road conditions, and ensure cleanliness to host a successful event. The city anticipates welcoming around 100 mayors for the U20 event in November, alongside the G20 meetings.
Unemployment
Mogale City Mayor Lucky Sele emphasized the need to address unemployment and improve service turnaround times. With an unemployment rate of 53% in Mogale City, Sele aims to engage with investors to create opportunities and improve living conditions. He noted that the Barometer would guide efforts to address these challenges effectively.
In reflecting on administrative performance, Morero pointed to achievements such as reclaiming two hijacked buildings in Johannesburg, describing the actions as concrete steps rather than theoretical plans. Moya highlighted her administration’s focus on providing strategic direction and engaging with communities, noting progress in areas like streetlight restoration.
Sele rated his administration’s performance over the past two months as nine out of ten, citing determination and willingness as strengths, while acknowledging resource constraints. Once the Barometer Dashboard is fully operational internally, it will eventually provide public access to municipal performance data, allowing residents to gain insights into local governance and accountability.
The initiative stems from the Local Government Turnaround Summit, which sought to address inefficiencies within municipalities. According to Jacob Mamabolo, Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), the dashboard will provide a consolidated view of municipal performance. He noted that the province currently monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) manually, which is outdated and inconsistent with modern systems.
The Barometer will rely on KPIs like basic service delivery, local economic development, and water monitoring to promote accountability and transparency. Bonginkosi Dlamini, Gauteng MEC for e-Government, highlighted the role of digitization in the initiative. He explained that the tool aligns with the local government turnaround strategy and is part of the broader mandate to digitize government services across departments.
Service Delivery War Room
Mayors across the province have expressed support for the initiative. Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya discussed the city’s service delivery war room, which addresses regional service issues despite limited financial resources. She explained that the war room focuses on day-to-day service delivery and targets seven regions within the city. Despite financial challenges, the aim is to normalize service delivery within the first 100 days of operations.
Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure development remains a key focus for Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, especially as the city prepares to co-host the G20 and Urban-20 (U20) events with Tshwane later this year. Morero outlined plans to prioritize infrastructure upgrades, improve road conditions, and ensure cleanliness to host a successful event. The city anticipates welcoming around 100 mayors for the U20 event in November, alongside the G20 meetings.
Unemployment
Mogale City Mayor Lucky Sele emphasized the need to address unemployment and improve service turnaround times. With an unemployment rate of 53% in Mogale City, Sele aims to engage with investors to create opportunities and improve living conditions. He noted that the Barometer would guide efforts to address these challenges effectively.
In reflecting on administrative performance, Morero pointed to achievements such as reclaiming two hijacked buildings in Johannesburg, describing the actions as concrete steps rather than theoretical plans. Moya highlighted her administration’s focus on providing strategic direction and engaging with communities, noting progress in areas like streetlight restoration.
Sele rated his administration’s performance over the past two months as nine out of ten, citing determination and willingness as strengths, while acknowledging resource constraints. Once the Barometer Dashboard is fully operational internally, it will eventually provide public access to municipal performance data, allowing residents to gain insights into local governance and accountability.
