Development of Model by-laws for off grid, decentralized and non-swered sanitation solutions in Municipalities

Development of Model by-laws for off grid, decentralized and non-swered sanitation solutions in Municipalities

KSA/Business Unit : KSA 9: Business Development and Innovation

Thrust:  Business Development

Programme: 4:13/31 SASTEP

ToR Title: Developing a set of model bylaws (norms and standards) for the implementation of off grid, decentralised and non-sewered sanitation solutions in municipalities (metropolitan, district and local)

ToR ID: 1009966

Contact Person: Phillip Majeke, phillipm@wrc.org.za

Closing Date: 02 February 2023

Brief description of ToR

The absence of comprehensive bylaws governing off-grid, decentralized, and non-sewered sanitation solutions in municipalities poses significant challenges to addressing the pressing sanitation needs in South Africa. In many cases municipalities are never consulted on new settlements, housing and other property development programs but end up carrying the burden of providing and/or regulating water services provision. The accountability for implementation sits with several different departments (national and local), but the regulatory power sits with the Water Services Authority (WSA).

Objectives

• Reviewing and aligning the national, provincial (norms and standards, policy, relevant regulatory frameworks) with local policy and regulatory frameworks for managing off grid, decentralised and non-sewered sanitation solutions in municipalities
  •Developing a set of model bylaws (norms and standards) for the implementation of off grid, decentralised and non-sewered sanitation solutions in South Africa
  •Communicating to municipalities and raising awareness of the model bylaws

Proposals must be submitted via the WRC Business Management System at https://wrc.microsoftcrmportals.com/