Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000)RegulationsLocal Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior ManagersChapter 5 : Benefits39. Motor vehicle |
| (1) | A senior manager must have a motor vehicle available for the proper performance of his or her functions and official duties: Provided that he or she must secure his or her own financing for the vehicle. |
| (2) | In the event that a senior manager utilises his or her private vehicle to carry out official duties, he or she must be compensated for the kilometres travelled in respect of the official trip in accordance with the relevant policy of the municipality. |
| (3) | Official distances travelled may be claimed in accordance with the relevant policy of the municipality, but may not exceed the applicable tariffs prescribed by the Department of Transport on a monthly basis for the use of privately-owned vehicles. |
| (4) | For purposes of claiming motor vehicle and maintenance allowances, a senior manager must keep a logbook acceptable to the South African Revenue Service reflecting the official and private kilometres travelled per month. |