ArcGIS for Local Authorities (AFLA)

Suite of geo-enabled workflow-based modules designed and built specifically for the South African Local Authority market.

ArcGIS For Local Authorities is a suite of modules designed and developed by Esri South Africa to aid municipalities to function more efficiently and to enhance their revenue generation process. AFLA is a web-based, geo-enabled system that enables the electronic lodging, monitoring and management of Town Planning Applications, Building Plans Applications, Property and Lease Applications, Cemetery Applications and Wayleaves Applications. In terms of the Valuation System, the system has been developed using the CAMA (Computer Aided Mass Appraisal) approach to valuations . The entire system is built on a workflow that follows municipal by-laws step-by-step, allowing for compliance with various legislation such as SPLUMA, Building Acts, mSCOA, and MPRA.

The Value of AFLA

AFLA supports the Property Value Chain (PVC) which is a core function of a Local Authority and facilities improved revenue generation though correct billing for Rates and Taxes. AFLA provides the following additional value:

  • Promotes Ease of doing business as it is an Online System comprising of public facing portal allowing applicants to register and submit applications from anywhere.
  • Applicants are kept up to date with the status of their submitted application/s via the online portal.
Online Submissions
Runs on the Esri Platform
Receive email Notifications
Internal Comments performed within the system
Follows a defined workflow
The system is configurable, not customisable
Maintains a full audit trail
Live and accurate reporting at a municipal level
Fast, reliable, and user friendly
Training and Support

AFLA comprises of the following Core Modules

Town PlanningBuilding PlansWayleavesProperty and LeaseElectronic Valuations Roll
Town Planning Esri South Africa

Town Planning Application Management System (TPAMS)

TPAMS is a Geo-enabled SPLUMA compliant system that Includes an Online Portal for applicants to submit town planning applications to a Local Authority, and a set of tools for a Local Authority to process applications received from applicants.

Building Plans Esri South Africa

Building Plans Application Management System (BPAMS)

Assisting applicants to electronically lodge building plans to the municipality for minor building works, alterations, and new builds for residential, commercial, etc. The system generates the required occupational certificates.

Wayleaves Esri South Africa

Wayleaves Application Management System (WAMS)

Assisting applicants to electronically lodge Wayleave Applications to the municipality such as fibre, telecoms, water, electricity, etc. The system is designed to manage associated road closures.

Property and Lease Application Esri South Africa

Property and Lease Application Management System (PLAMS)

PLAMS is a Geo-enabled By-Law compliant system that includes an Online Portal for applicants to submit lease or property acquisition applications to a Local Authority.

Electronic Valuations Esri South Africa

Electronic Valuations Roll Management System (eVRMS)

Assisting applicants to electronically lodge land development applications to the municipality, such as, rezoning, subdivision, township establishment, and other town planning related applications.

AFLA comprises of the following Core Modules

Town PlanningBuilding PlansWayleavesProperty and LeaseElectronic Valuations Roll
Town Planning Esri South Africa

Town Planning Application Management System (TPAMS)

TPAMS is a Geo-enabled SPLUMA compliant system that Includes an Online Portal for applicants to submit town planning applications to a Local Authority, and a set of tools for a Local Authority to process applications received from applicants.

Building Plans Esri South Africa

Building Plans Application Management System (BPAMS)

Assisting applicants to electronically lodge building plans to the municipality for minor building works, alterations, and new builds for residential, commercial, etc. The system generates the required occupational certificates.

Wayleaves Esri South Africa

Wayleaves Application Management System (WAMS)

Assisting applicants to electronically lodge Wayleave Applications to the municipality such as fibre, telecoms, water, electricity, etc. The system is designed to manage associated road closures.

Property and Lease Application Esri South Africa

Property and Lease Application Management System (PLAMS)

PLAMS is a Geo-enabled By-Law compliant system that includes an Online Portal for applicants to submit lease or property acquisition applications to a Local Authority.

Electronic Valuations Esri South Africa

Electronic Valuations Roll Management System (eVRMS)

Assisting applicants to electronically lodge land development applications to the municipality, such as, rezoning, subdivision, township establishment, and other town planning related applications.

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