Departments

The office of the Chief Executive Officer is accountable for overall oversight of the council operations. The following are the main key functions of the Chief Executive Officer:

  • Policy formulation and Review  
  • Operational, Strategic and Financial Directions 
  • HR Management 
  • Local Economic Development 
  • Performance Management 
  • Stakeholder Management 
  • Overall Accountability of Council Operations and Activities 

Chief Human Resources Officer and Administration
Responsible for Human Resources and Administrations
Contact: Mr Mushaki
Number: +264 65 261911 /15

Local Economic Development & Tourism
Responsible for Uplifting the Local Economy in the town.
Contact: Mrs.Selma Kapembe
Number: +264 65 261916

The department is organized into the following divisions/ sections:  

  • Revenue Section  
  • Account Payable Section 
  • Procurement  and Store Section 

 

Department Finance  

The main purpose of this department is to manage the financial affairs of Council by formulating the vision of Council into policies and ensure that the policies are executed in a sound and professional manner. The department is committed to offering effective and efficient services to all its customers. We shall ensure that services are provided within the prescribed timelines, with the hope of exceeding the expectations of our customers. 

The aims and objectives of the  Finance department are to: 

Keep and maintain Council’s current sound financial position for both the long and short term. Responsible for payment of creditors, sundry payments, contractual creditors, as well as control of Council’s value added tax and handles the Insurance portfolio as per Council’s financial regulations.  Procurement of assets, goods and services as per the Procurement Act 15 of 2015, Council’s policy and effective stock control. Compilation of annual budget and financial statements. Ensures the effective management of all Council’s revenue with emphasis on control of consumer’s account including group accounts. Attend to all Audit related and queries  

  

  • Overseeing infrastructures within the town land. 
    • Custodian of Capital projects 
    • Town planning and properties 
    • Environmental health division 
    • Fire brigade  
    • Transport section 
    • Overseeing buildings within the town land  
    • Maintenance (sewer,fresh) water and the ETP