Monday, 11 September marked a new milestone in the City’s drive towards a paperless environment. Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) is a new system that will reduce printed documents and assist in increasing efficiencies, improve workflow processes, record keeping, reduce cost and contribute towards a greener environment.
The City’s Executive Management Team (EMT), headed by the City Manager Dr Ndivhoniswani Lukhwareni and Group Corporate and Shared Services, successfully launched the ground-breaking EDMS at their meeting on Monday without any glitches. The whole meeting was conducted using the EDMS technology entirely and without printing of documents, i.e. any minutes nor an agenda for attendees. When the new administration took office, we elevated the EDMS project to be one of the legacy projects of the City and prioritised its implementation.
The launch of the system within the EMT, is really a significant step for the City in moving towards the global trend of electronic management of documents. The system will be rolled out in phases through all other Section 79 Cluster Committees, and ultimately the City’s Council, to realise maximum benefits.
The next phase of the roll out will be within the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC).
Details will be announced soon.