The establishment of the Paarden Eiland City Improvement District (PECID) was approved by the Cape Town City Council in May 2005 following an application by property owners in the area. After eight months of hard work, the CID was officially launched in March 2006. The history of the association of industrialists in the area goes back as far as 1947 when the Paarden Eiland Industrialists & Ratepayers Association was founded by Louis Glassman, a prominent property and business owner in the area.
In 1972 the Metro Industrial Township joined the scheme and it was renamed the Paarden Eiland & Metro Association, or PEMA as it became generally known. Working closely with the City Council, PEMA continued its work maintaining and improving the area. By forming a City Improvement District, where all property owners would contribute to the upkeep of the area, a group of interested property owners decided that this was in the best interests of the community. They applied to the City of Cape Town for the establishment of a City Improvement District and after 58 years of voluntary membership by the few, PEMA became PECID (Paarden Eiland City Improvement District), a Section 21 Company owned and financially supported by all property owners in Paarden Eiland.
The PECID Environmental Team (PET) has eight members who is employed to help keep streets clean and, in conjunction with City Parks, take care of the greening of the area.
Chris Matthee, CID Manager of the Paarden Eiland City Improvement District (PECID), has over 32 years of experience in the safety and security industry, having progressed through the ranks to build a strong foundation in operational management, stakeholder engagement, and precinct improvement.
In 2013, Chris joined the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) as Assistant Security Manager. He was later promoted to Precinct Manager, serving both the Parow and Bellville CBD precincts. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing beautification initiatives, managing and monitoring service providers, and engaging with property owners, businesses, and members of the public to ensure the effective delivery of services and the continued improvement of the precincts.
After a successful 10-year career with the VRCID, Chris accepted the position of CID Manager for the Paarden Eiland City Improvement District. He officially assumed the role on 1 August 2023, where he continues to lead initiatives focused on enhancing safety, cleanliness, urban management, and stakeholder collaboration, with the goal of creating a safer, cleaner, and more attractive business environment for all who live, work, and invest in Paarden Eiland.
Brynie Victor has been an integral part of the Paarden Eiland City Improvement District (PECID) team for the past 18 years. As PET Manager, she is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of the Paarden Eiland Environmental Team (PET), ensuring that the precinct remains clean, well-maintained, and welcoming.
In addition to managing the environmental team, Brynie plays a key role in fostering strong working relationships with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies. Her extensive knowledge of the Paarden Eiland precinct, together with her understanding of its challenges and operational requirements, makes her an invaluable asset to the organisation.
Brynie is also responsible for the capture and management of operational data, a critical function that enables the CID to analyse trends, identify priorities, and effectively allocate resources and technology where they are needed most. Her dedication, experience, and attention to detail continue to contribute significantly to the success of the Paarden Eiland City Improvement District.
