Project management of the Thomo Heritage Park in the Greater Giyani Municipalty.
Date
2015
Authors
Mashatja, Manoti Innocent
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Abstract
Community base project has been used over a long time and is still used
as a means to address issues such as unemployment and poverty
alleviation especially in rural communities such as Thomo Village in
Limpopo Province, South Africa, where the majority of people are
unemployed. The objective of this study was to investigate the trends in
the management of the Thomo Heritage Park and also to establish the
extent to which project processes and activities are integrated in aiming for
its success.
One of the main findings of the research is that the majority of the
respondents do not understand the importance of project integration
management which is the key to a successful project. Thus there is no
proper planning and execution of tasks, which are done haphazardly. The
study also revealed the shortage of funds, poor project management, low
level of education and lack of training and lack of government involvement
in addressing projects challenges as contributing factors to project failure.
Although the project team and management are responsible and
accountable for the success of the project, there is a common view that
there is also a need to strengthen relationships with government, local
businesses as well as other non-governmental organizations for funding
and support purposes.
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Project management,Municipal government -- South Africa.