Makumule M
Municipal Manager
Tel: 015 960 2009
Email: makumulem@vhembe.gov.za

Municipal Manager's Profile

Mr Makumule M.T. holds the following tertiary qualification:

From: University of Venda For Science and Technology

• BA Degree (1987 - 1989),
• BA (Hons) (1993 - 1995)

• Master of Science in Development Planning (MSc DP) (1996 - 1998)
• Research Topic: Causes of Homelessness in South Africa and possible Planning strategies to address this problem

• Degree in Master of Arts (MA) in Urban Management (2000 - 2001)
• Research Topic: Upgrading of informal settlement with special reference to Weilers Farm, The role of Local Government in service delivery

• Post Graduate Certificates of Executive Leadership in Municipal Development Planning

Mr Makumule Masala Thomas worked as a Lecture from 1998 - 1999 (Durban Institute of Technology) Department of Town and Regional Planning.

1999 - 2002 he worked as a Chief Planner (Limpopo Department of Land Affairs) meanwhile as a part time Lecture from 2001 till to date (University of Venda).

He then join Mutale Local Municipality in 2002 till 2003 as Senior Manager: Technical Services & Development Planning.

Climbing ladders Mr. Makumule Appointed as Manager: Technical Services at Vhembe District Municipality from 2003 - 2006 then 2006 to 2011 he then be General Manager: Development Planning

The job purpose of a municipal manager should provide for:

• Leadership and direction of the administration of the municipality through effective strategies to fulfill the objects of government in the constitution, 1996 and any other legislative framework that governs local government;
• Fostering relationships between the Municipal Council and the administrative arm of the municipality as well as other key stakeholders; and
• Creating an environment that defines the purpose and role of local government as a means to involve people in shaping the future of communities