CITY OF EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY - City of Ekurhuleni - Appointment of new City Manager

City of Ekurhuleni - Appointment of new City Manager

CITY OF EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
JSE alpha code: BIEM
("City of Ekurhuleni" or "Ekurhuleni" or the "Issuer")

CITY OF EKURHULENI APPOINTS MR. KAGISO LERUTLA CA(SA) AS NEW CITY MANAGER

The City of Ekurhuleni is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kagiso Michael Lerutla as the
new City Manager, following a transparent, merit-based, and legally compliant selection process
approved by the City Council during its Ordinary Meeting held on 30 October 2025. Mr. Kagiso Michael
Lerutla's appointment is effective from 1 November 2025.

This appointment marks a renewed chapter in the City's journey toward good governance, institutional
stability, and service delivery excellence. Mr. Lerutla's proven leadership, financial expertise, and
reformist approach position him as the right candidate to steer Ekurhuleni toward sustainable growth
and ethical administration.

The recruitment process for the City Manager position was conducted in full compliance with the
Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) and the Local Government Regulations on the Appointment
and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (2014). A total of 143 applications were received.
Following rigorous shortlisting, interviews, psychometric assessments, and background checks, Mr.
Lerutla emerged as the top-scoring candidate, demonstrating exceptional competence across all areas
of leadership, governance, and strategic management. All verification and vetting procedures, were
successfully completed with no adverse findings.

Mr. Lerutla is a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with more than 13 years of senior leadership experience
in public finance, governance, and institutional reform. He holds a Master of Business Administration
(MBA) from Regenesys Business School, a BCom (Honours) in Accounting from the University of
Johannesburg, and a BCompt Degree from the University of Limpopo.

Before joining the City, Mr. Lerutla served at the Auditor-General of South Africa as Assistant Audit
Manager and Audit Manager, where he gained extensive experience in financial oversight, risk
management, and compliance with national treasury frameworks. Within the City of Ekurhuleni, he has
held several senior roles including Divisional Head: Governance and Compliance, Divisional Head:
Supply Chain Management, Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), and Acting City Manager.

During his tenure as GCFO, the City achieved three consecutive clean audits, setting a benchmark for
accountability and financial discipline in local government. His leadership was instrumental in
strengthening audit processes, modernising supply chain systems, and improving fiscal transparency.

As City Manager and Accounting Officer, Mr. Lerutla will provide strategic direction and ensure effective
coordination across the City's departments. His focus will include reinforcing financial sustainability and
compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), leading institutional turnaround
programmes, aligning the City's strategic goals with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Growth
and Development Strategy 2055 (GDS 2055), and driving good governance, transparency, and
accountability across all levels of the administration. The City of Ekurhuleni extends its warmest
congratulations to Mr. Lerutla and wishes him every success in his new role as City Manager, as he
leads the administration in advancing good governance, service delivery excellence, and institutional
renewal.

Ekurhuleni
03 November 2025

Debt sponsor
Absa Bank Limited (acting through its Corporate and Investment Bank division)

Date: 03-11-2025 09:05:00
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