Web Development

  • Emalahleni Municipality Website Development Project

🎯 Why It Was Developed

The project aimed to modernize the municipality’s digital presence and improve service delivery by:

    • Providing residents with easy access to public services, announcements, and documents.

    • Enabling online applications for permits, licenses, and service requests.

    • Promoting transparency and civic engagement through real-time updates and feedback channels.

    • Reducing administrative burden by automating routine tasks.

🛠️ How It Was Developed

Tech Stack

    • Frontend: React JS

    • Used for building a responsive, dynamic user interface.

    • Components were modular, allowing reuse across pages like service portals, news feeds, and contact forms.

    • Backend: Node.js with Express

    • Handled API requests, user authentication, and database operations.

    • Integrated with MongoDB for storing user data, service requests, and content.

    • Additional Tools

    • Development Process

    • Discovery & Planning (2 weeks)
        • Stakeholder interviews, feature scoping, and wireframe creation.

    • Design & Prototyping (2 weeks)
        • UI/UX design using Figma or Adobe XD.

    • Development Phase (6 weeks)
        • Frontend and backend built in parallel.

        • APIs for services like water billing, waste collection, and event calendars.

    • Testing & QA (2 weeks)
        • Usability testing, bug fixes, and performance optimization.

    • Deployment & Training (1 week)
        • Site launched with staff training for content management.


    • ⏱️ Total Duration: Approximately 13 weeks (3 months)
 
 

🌟 Benefits of the Website

    • 24/7 Access to municipal services and information.

    • Improved Communication between citizens and officials via feedback forms and live chat.

    • Digital Inclusion for residents in remote areas.

    • Cost Savings by reducing paper-based processes and in-person visits.

    • Real-Time Updates for emergencies, outages, and community events.

    • Scalability for future features like e-payments, GIS mapping, and mobile apps.