• Full Time
  • Johannesburg, South Africa

City of Ekurhuleni

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City Manager: City of Ekurhuleni (CMAN50000)

Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Full Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Required), Master’s (Preferred)
Experience: 10+ years (5+ at senior municipal level)
Fields: Administration, Legal/Compliance

About Us

The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality governs Gauteng’s East Rand region. Our name means “place of peace” in XiTsonga, reflecting our commitment to community wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic resource management for effective service delivery
  • Oversee municipal compliance with legislation and community needs
  • Manage core services: infrastructure, utilities, housing, and economic development
  • Serve as Accounting Officer for municipal finances (MFMA compliance)
  • Strengthen intergovernmental relations and stakeholder partnerships
  • Drive performance management and employment equity initiatives

Turnaround Priorities

  • Develop unified long-term growth strategies
  • Optimize municipal development potential
  • Implement operational improvement plans
  • Align service delivery with community needs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Public Administration/Law/Social Sciences (Master’s preferred)
  • Proven success in municipal leadership and institutional reform
  • Expertise in local government legislation and governance
  • Strong financial management and risk assessment skills
  • Experience in infrastructure development and capital projects
  • MFMA compliance certification (Regulation 493/2007)

Application Process

Qualified candidates meeting all requirements are invited to submit applications through the official City of Ekurhuleni recruitment portal.

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