Property development and local authorities

Property development

Dear SA LED Network Member,

One of South Africa’s largest listed property groups, Redefine Properties, has criticised weak local councils and announced to stop investing in areas where local authorities do not function properly. The full article can be found here. Please also visit our forum and discuss your take on Redefine's decision? 


Document: The City of Johannesburg recently launched its new Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) 2040. Download the document by clicking on the image below. An article on the strategy development process is furthermore available here.


Document: We've uploaded a document published by Deloitte and focussing on 'Green Economy'. In order to read the full text please download "10 Reasons why South African businesses must think green"


Event: As part of the South African Informal City (SAIC) Exhibition 2011 taking place from 11 November to 11 December, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the SA Cities Network, the Neighbourhood Development Programme (National Treasury), the National Research Foundation and the SA Planning Institute host a SAIC Seminar on 15 November in Newtown, Johannesburg. For more information on how to attend the event please click here.  


Event: The Telkom Cape Town Entrepreneurship Week (CTEW) takes place from 15 - 21 November, including a conference and an expo at the Cape Town City Hall from 17 - 19 November. The CTEW is dedicated to celebrating and supporting entrepreneurs in and around Cape Town and tries to address the importance of entrepreneurship as an economic driver for the City. More information is provided here


Tender: The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries seeks to appoint a service provider to assist in the implementation of the 'Zero Hunger and Smallholder' initiative. Closing date is Monday, 14 November 2011. To find out more please click here.


Job: Dr Pixley ka Seme Local Municipality in Mpumalanga is currently looking for a LED Manager. Closing date for applications is already this Friday, 11 November 2011. Find out more here.


Job: The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality in the Northern Cape furthermore invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals: Executive Director: Strategy, Economic Development and Planning, based in Kimberley. Closing date is Thursday, 17 November 2011. More information is available here.


Please find more Jobs and Tenders here.  


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