{"id":1461,"date":"2025-03-28T06:36:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T06:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/coghsta\/2025\/03\/28\/municipal-infrastructure-grant-training-underway-in-kimberley\/"},"modified":"2025-03-28T06:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T06:36:23","slug":"municipal-infrastructure-grant-training-underway-in-kimberley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/coghsta\/2025\/03\/28\/municipal-infrastructure-grant-training-underway-in-kimberley\/","title":{"rendered":"MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT TRAINING UNDERWAY IN KIMBERLEY"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) conducts a Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) training session for municipalities receiving the grant. The training is taking place from 24–28 March 2025 in Kimberley and aims to enhance municipal capacity in managing infrastructure projects effectively.<\/p>\n

Why is the MIG Training Important?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Municipal Infrastructure Grant – the National Department of Cooperative Governance developed the Management Information System (MIG-MIS) as a project management tool to support the implementation of the MIG Framework. It enables municipalities to report not only on project registration and lifecycle but also on financial and non-financial aspects, ensuring accountability and efficiency in infrastructure development. <\/p>\n

  Training Focus Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Days 1–2: System Overview & Municipal Roles<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first two days of training focus on:<\/p>\n

Overview of the MIG Programme and MIG-MIS system<\/p>\n

User registrations and approvals<\/p>\n

Addressing challenges faced by municipalities with the MIS system<\/p>\n

Setting and troubleshooting Internet Explorer compatibility issues<\/p>\n

Understanding the full MIG project life cycle, emphasizing the roles of Municipal Managers, CFOs, Technical\/PMU Managers, and Data Capturers<\/p>\n

Days 3–5: Fund Administration & Expenditure Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The latter part of the training covers:<\/p>\n

Fund administration modules, including expenditure reporting for infrastructure projects and PMU management<\/p>\n

PMU business plan capturing and CFO functionalities<\/p>\n

Compliance with expenditure reporting guidelines and protocols<\/p>\n

Addressing MIG project backlogs and ensuring uniformity in retention reporting<\/p>\n

Ensuring Effective Service Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MIG programme is a vital initiative aimed at improving infrastructure in municipalities, particularly in underdeveloped areas. By equipping municipal officials with the necessary skills and tools to manage projects efficiently, the government ensures that funding is used effectively to benefit communities.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Municipal Infrastructure Grant and its impact, stay connected with COGHSTA’s updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) conducts a Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) training session for municipalities receiving the grant. The training is taking place from 24–28 March 2025 in Kimberley and aims to enhance municipal capacity in managing infrastructure projects effectively. Why is the MIG Training Important? The Municipal Infrastructure<\/p>\n

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