1. Communique to all Employee s
TRANSFORMATION NEWS
45
Volume No
June 2015
JPC STAFF TALK NEWSLETTER
A revolutionary site inspection device that
captures property characteristics accurate-
ly will become the innovative technology
behind JPC’s property strategy.
This handheld device that is designed to
capture property characteristics in real
time through a web viewer will enable
you to navigate your way to the property
with the help of a GPS-like programme,
and capture information on the property
directly onto the device.
With approximately 29 564 land parcels
on the JPC Asset Register, the device is
seen as revolutionary game changer. It
will capture everything and anything re-
lated to JPC’s properties. This will guide
the thinking and ultimately shape the way
forward.
The Asset Management Department said,
“The Core Departments met in April 2015
to agree on what they expect to attain from
the device. Through the device, we will col-
lect information on facility names, numbers
and types of temporary and permanent
structures, addresses, safety and security,
features, condition status, lease information
as well as photos. The device will record all
the necessary required information and ul-
timately lead to a fully comprehensive and
accurate asset register.”
JPC CEO Mrs Helen Botes, “It is vital that
we have knowledge of every facility on our
Asset Register. As custodians of City-owned
land parcels we must be proactive, we must
have our finger on the pulse. We have to
understand the economies of the area,”
Helen added.
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Optimal Asset Register for the City
A JPC Stakeholder Consultant said the new
device was seen as a way of embracing the
world of technology because property char-
acteristics would be captured accurately. “In
my opinion this device will become the driv-
ing force behind the ever-growing property
business we are in. It is a mammoth task to
verify a vast amount of property and it be-
comes cumbersome when you have to re-
turn to the office to upload that information
onto a system. We strive for accuracy and
with this new device the administration will
be easier.
We can record the property description as
we see it and know that it is captured ac-
cordingly. As with any new technology we
anticipate challenges but are confident to
fine tune it,” the Consultant said.
- From the desk of Asset Management
JPC keeps its finger on the pulse of property in the City
BREAKING NEWS: To celebrate Mandela Day 2015, JPC employees will exercise their social responsibility to the communities
they serve. The theme this year is “6 CROPS, 7 GARDENS” which is in line with the 67 minutes drive. Join us as we plant
vegetable gardens across the regions as we leverage the value of vacant property in the social and economic interests of the
City of Johannesburg.

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New lease on life for tennis courts
Council is set to achieve an improved as-
set with a high investment value, thanks
to a public/private partnership between
JPC and Hazabrite (Pty) Ltd.
The Property Management Department
said it continually strived to find creative
and innovative ways to maximise the val-
ue of the City’s properties and successfully
managed to sign a lease agreement on
the old Robertsham Tennis Club with two
ambitious young men.
After standing vacant for a while, the club
was put out on tender and the sport-in-
clined Shailen Desai (31) and Anil Ramjee
(30) who form part of Hazabrite (Pty) Ltd
took the plunge and put in a bid for the
property. The pair proposed to revamp,
manage and convert the courts into a
much-needed action soccer arena at their
own cost.
“We travel along this road to work each
day and saw this good piece of sporting
facility. There was an instant desire to
turn this property into something that will
benefit the community and become a place
where friendships are formed and the spirit
of sport is nurtured. Through this we learnt
how Council works and how the public can
access its service effectively,” the ecstatic
pair said.
The JPC Property Management Department
said, “The men, who have invested more
than R700 000 into the property, have
signed a lease agreement with JPC for a
period of 9 years and 11 months. This is yet
another achievement where Council will
gain an improved asset with a high invest-
ment value. It is a win-win situation because
the facility will be managed by Hazabrite
(Pty) Ltd and will not be a cost to Council, it
will also be accessible to all the community
members.”
The Robertsham community is looking for-
ward to the action soccer arena and believe
the change will bring a new zest into the
area. The property has been cleaned, a new
fence has been erected, water and electrici-
ty have been connected and the first indoor
court is complete.
The local community can support this initia-
tive by participating at social and competi-
tive levels. Bookings for courts can be made
by contacting Robertsham Action Soccer
on 082 641 2000, robertshamactionsoc-
cer@gmail.com or visit them on Facebook,
Robertsham Action Soccer.
DID YOU KNOW?
The former Cyrildene Bowling Club, Bruma
was the first property in Region F that was
transformed into a popular multipurpose
sports and recreation facility for the benefit
of the community and neighbouring sub-
urbs. Businesswoman Lola Verlaque invest-
ed more than R2 million into the project
now known as Morninghill Country Club.
She too, signed a 9 year and 11 months
lease with JPC.
- From the desk of Property Management
GAME, SET AND WIN: Harry Road will become an ace place once the old tennis courts are converted into an action soccer arena.

3. Facilities Management and Maintenance strives to create safer
environments for communities
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The property landscape is undergoing
constant change and one of JPC‘s key
priorities is to provide a safe and clean
environment for the people of Johannes-
burg.
Through innovation and creativity, JPC
is embarking on a pilot project that will
enable responsible communities to use
parcels of vacant land for landscaping
and gardening purposes. This agreement
will be in place until the land claims are
finalised.
A JPC Stakeholder Consultant said one
of the roles was to curb the possibility of
land invasions and illegal activities taking
place on vacant land. “We are creating
conducive relationships with communities
and our staff is coming together to ensure
that JPC managed land is clean and safe.
This week we combed through three parcels
of land in Pageview and Vrededorp remov-
ing shrubs and litter. Subsequently, commu-
nity members signed agreements with JPC
that enables them to either grow flowers or
vegetable on the land for a period of three
months. With responsible people attending
to the land, illegal occupants will be kept at
bay,” the Consultant said.
JPC Manager Region F explained that the
properties formed part of the land claims
matters which were being finalised. Should
the communities’ temporary use of the land
become a success, then the project will
continue in other regions as well.
By effectively managing Council-owned
land, the benefits are:
• The value of the land does not depre-
ciate
• We prevent land from being illegally
invaded
• We save City from incurring unneces-
sary costs in respect of maintenance
and security
TEAMWORK: JPC staff work with a spirit of unity and dedication in Vrededorp.
“This week we combed
through three parcels of land
in Pageview and Vrededorp
removing shrubs and litter.
Subsequently, community
members signed agreements
with JPC that enables them to
either grow flowers or vegeta-
ble on the land for a period of
three months.”
- From the desk of Facilities Management
and Maintenance

4. Imminent facelift for Randburg Home Affairs parking
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Refurbishment of the Randburg Home
Affairs parking area is scheduled to com-
mence this month.
JPC’s Property Management Department
said the contractor will clear the site and
prepare for construction, which mostly
consists of the removal of the current di-
lapidated tar structure on the site.
Construction is due to commence from 15
June 2015. “During this time vehicle and
pedestrian access will be affected for nearly
6 to 7 weeks. We understand the incon-
venience to the public and apologise but
the need to refurbish the parking area is of
priority. The benefits of the new parkade
will far outweigh the short-term inconve-
nience. With more than 500 cars utilising
the parking daily, the 4300 square metre
parking has undergone extensive wear and
tear over the years. The tarred surface has
cracked resulting in deep potholes across
the landscape,” Property Management said.
While JPC is revamping the parking area
that is owned by the City, it should be noted
that the Home Affairs office was owned by
the government and thus managed by the
Department of Public Works.
A JPC official said, “On completion, it is esti-
mated that a maximum of 144 parking bays
will be available.”
The official added that the project will also
include resurfacing and reconfiguration of
the parking area, new fencing, a new se-
curity point and entrances, a new guard
house and low maintenance landscaping.
The Property Management Department
said, “There is very limited parking at the
retail complex across Malibongwe Drive, al-
though attempts have been made with the
adjacent owners for parking, parking will
be limited during the construction.”
This is a highly technical project and thus
won’t be labour intensive. However, how-
ever the labour that will be provided from
the Region B offices will receive on-the -job
training and development.
- From the Desk of Property Management
THEN: There were 80 informal parking bays at the existing parking lot at the Randburg Home Affairs.
ON THE JOB: Ground work on the Randburg Home Affairs parking area is progressing smoothly.