Common use of PERFORMANCE CONTRACT Clause in Contracts

PERFORMANCE CONTRACT. The Local Government Service was established by the Local Government Service Act, Act 656, 2003 to secure effective administration and management of Local Government in the country. As stated in its mission, the Local Government Service (LGS) “exists to support Local Government to deliver value for money services through the mobilisation, harmonisation and utilisation of qualified human capacity and material resources to promote local and national development”. In line with this mission statement, the LGS has developed a comprehensive Performance Management System (PMS) that is based on agreed upon Service Delivery Standards (SDS). The Service Delivery Standards are operationalized through the PMS at all levels. The PMS is a systematic process for improving performance by developing the individual performance of staff and teams to enhance productivity, develop competencies, increase job satisfaction and achieve the full potential of all staff in the Service. It aims at having in place a predictable, effective and efficient system for planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the performance of LGS employees. The Performance Contract is a key mechanism in the implementation of the PMS as it will enable employees and the Service agree to and be committed to the achievement of set objectives and targets in service delivery within a given timeframe. 1.1 The Performance Contract between Hon. Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Coordinating Director (MMDCD)

PERFORMANCE CONTRACT. The Local Government Service was established by the Local Government Service Act, Act 656, 2003 to secure effective administration and management of Local Government in the country. As stated in its mission, the Local Government Service (LGS) “exists to support Local Government to deliver value for money services through the mobilisation, harmonisation and utilisation of qualified human capacity and material resources to promote local and national development”. In line with this mission statement, the LGS has developed a comprehensive Performance Management System (PMS) that is based on agreed upon Service Delivery Standards (SDS). The Service Delivery Standards are operationalized through the PMS at all levels. The PMS is a systematic process for improving performance by developing the individual performance of staff and teams to enhance productivity, develop competencies, increase job satisfaction and achieve the full potential of all staff in the Service. It aims at having in place a predictable, effective and efficient system for planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the performance of LGS employees. The Performance Contract is a key mechanism in the implementation of the PMS as it will enable employees and the Service agree to to, and be committed to the achievement of set objectives and targets in service delivery within a given timeframe. 1.1 The Performance Contract between Hon. Metropolitan, Municipal the Hon Regional Minister and District the Chief Executive (MMDCE) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Director/Regional Coordinating Director (MMDCDCD/RCD)