About City of Ekurhuleni

The City of Ekurhuleni is a metropolitan municipality in the Gauteng province of South Africa, located east of Johannesburg. It was formed in 2000 through the amalgamation of the former East Rand region. Its name means “place of peace” in the Tsonga language. Covering 1,975 square kilometers, Ekurhuleni is one of the most densely populated areas in the country. It is strategically located as a transportation hub, home to a vast network of roads, railways, and O.R. Tambo International Airport.

The City of Ekurhuleni (City) hereby invites applications from suitable individuals to be included in the panel of candidates from which the City can appoint non-executive directors of the municipality’s entities, namely the Ekurhuleni Development Agency (EDA) for a three-year term.

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree; NQF Level 7.
• Post graduate NQF 8/9 qualification will be an advantage.
• Candidates must be suited to serve on the Board and its Committees by virtue of their qualifications, expertise and experience in the fields of Financial Management, Legal, Actuarial, Information Technology, Investment Management, Auditing, Risk Management, Infrastructure Development, Development Finance, Socio-economic Development, Strategic Planning, Business, Pension Fund Management, Compliance, Transport Economics, Engineering Sciences, Built Environment, Community Activism and Participation, and Governance and Public Sector Administration.
• Applicants must possess at least 8 years’ management experience in any of the specialist areas enlisted above. Preference will also be given to applicants who have previously served in such roles.
• A Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications together with 3 references must be submitted with applications

• Further considerations: Applications will be subject to vetting and probity checks and the selected candidates obtaining necessary security clearance. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointments will enhance representation of Communities of the City of Ekurhuleni. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants only.
• Disclaimer: The City of Ekurhuleni reserves the right to amend, modify or withdraw this advert or to amend, modify or terminate any of the requirements set out herein at any time and from time to time, without prior notice and without liability to compensate or reimburse any party. Applications don’t mean acceptance, as candidates will be subject to the City’s’ recruitment and selection process. The City of Ekurhuleni reserves the right not to select any applicant.
• Remuneration: Council determines the remuneration allowances and other benefits of the Chairperson and Non-Executive Directors (NEDs).