Gokwe South Rural District Council (RDC) conducted a three-day strategic planning and performance review workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, with technical support from facilitators from the Public Service Commission (PSC).
The workshop provided an important platform for Council to review and assess its strategic direction, institutional performance and progress towards achieving its annual targets. The sessions brought together key Council stakeholders to reflect on achievements, identify implementation gaps and strengthen performance management systems.
Key areas reviewed during the workshop included the Council Strategic Plan, Annual Plan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Performance Contract and the Mayor’s Performance Framework. Participants assessed progress against set objectives, targets and performance indicators, while identifying areas requiring improvement and strengthening accountability across the institution.
The facilitators from the Public Service Commission provided guidance on strategic planning, performance management, target setting, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that Council’s plans and performance frameworks remain aligned with national local government priorities and service delivery objectives.
The workshop also provided an opportunity for Council leadership and management to identify key priorities for the coming period, strengthen coordination between political and administrative structures, and develop practical measures for improving service delivery to the residents of Gokwe South.
The three-day engagement reaffirmed Gokwe South RDC’s commitment to effective governance, accountability, performance excellence and improved service delivery, while ensuring that the Council’s strategic objectives are translated into measurable results for the communities it serves.