About Office of The City Manager

Kagiso Michael Lerutla is the City Manager in the City of Ekurhuleni. 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, he 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.