Kagiso Lerutla is the City Manager of the City of Ekurhuleni, appointed with effect from 1 November 2025. A Chartered Accountant (SA) and distinguished public sector executive, he brings over 15 years of experience in financial management, governance, and municipal administration.

Mr Lerutla’s journey in public service began at the Auditor-General of South Africa, where he served for five years, earning recognition as Employee of the Year and Best Newcomer in 2010. His expertise in auditing and compliance laid a strong foundation for his later leadership roles within the City of Ekurhuleni.

He joined the City in 2014 and has since held several senior roles, including Divisional Head: Governance and Compliance, Head of Supply Chain Management, and later, Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO). As GCFO, he led the City to achieve three consecutive clean audits (2020–2022) and maintain a AAA credit rating, reflecting his commitment to clean governance, fiscal discipline, and operational excellence. In recognition of his outstanding leadership, he was nominated for the South African Public Sector CFO of the Year Award in 2022 and named among Ekurhuleni’s 100 Shining Stars in 2019.

As City Manager, Mr Lerutla is driving the Growth and Development Strategy 2055 a bold agenda aimed at restoring ethical governance, accelerating service delivery, strengthening financial sustainability, and improving citizen engagement. His approach is grounded in accountability, transparency, and performance excellence, ensuring that the City’s resources are used efficiently to advance development and improve residents’ quality of life.

He holds a BCompt Accounting degree from the University of Limpopo, a BCom (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg, an MBA from Regenesys and is a registered Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). He has also completed the Municipal Finance Management Programme at the University of Pretoria.

A values-driven leader, Mr Lerutla is passionate about building capable institutions, promoting ethical leadership, and positioning Ekurhuleni as a model of financial stability and good governance in local government.