The co-function of the directorate is to provide services to the community and recreational public facilities to the communities within Nongoma Local Municipality in order to promote the well being of the members of the members of the communities. The provision of waste management services both the waste collection and landfill site situated around Nongoma Town.

Strategic Objectives
-To ensure improved access to basic services and human settlement.
-To promote effective public participation in the affairs of the municipality.
-To ensure effective governmence through municipal policy development.
-To enhance resilence of the ecosystems services
-To ensure appropriate adaption and effective response to climate change.
-To enhance safety and security.

THE DIRECTORATE COMPRISES OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS;
-Community development
-Libraries(Nongoma,Osuthu and Kwakhetha)
-Public facilities
-Municipal security service
-Disaster management (Incorporating fire and Risk service)
-Law enforcement (Traffic and By-laws)
-Waste management.
-Licensing Section:
*Driving license testing. centre- Code E
*Vehicle Registration & Licensing.