ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FULL COUNCIL DECISIONS
CITY APPOINTS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
EThekwini Municipality's Full Council has approved the appointments of Dr Sandile Mnguni as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Malusi Mhlongo as Executive Director: Office of the City Manager.
The appointments were confirmed during an in-committee meeting of the Full Council held today, 15 July.
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba congratulated both appointees on their appointments.
"I have no doubt that, with the extensive experience they have gained within the Municipality, they will hit the ground running," said Mayor Xaba.
The Mayor commended Dr Mnguni for his exceptional leadership, describing him as one of the country's leading municipal CFOs.
"As an accountant by profession, Dr Mnguni has done sterling work in stabilising the Municipality's finances. Through his leadership, the Municipality has achieved unqualified audit opinions for the past five consecutive years. He has also been instrumental in ensuring that the Municipality adopts fully funded and credible budgets," he said.
Commenting on Mhlongo's appointment, Mayor Xaba said his extensive legal and governance experience will further strengthen accountability and institutional governance within the Municipality.
"Mhlongo has a deep understanding of government systems, compliance, and the legislative environment. His appointment will enhance governance and reinforce accountability across the Municipality," he said.
Full Council approved the permanent appointment of Dr Mnguni as CFO following a competitive national recruitment process.
Dr Mnguni has more than 22 years of senior leadership experience in local government, public sector finance, and auditing.
His career includes serving as CFO at eThekwini Municipality, Group CFO at Ithala Development Finance Corporation, Head: Expenditure and Deputy Head: Corporate Accounts at eThekwini Municipality, as well as holding senior management positions at the Office of the Auditor-General.
He holds a Doctorate in Administration, a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting, and is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) [CA(SA)].
As CFO, Dr Mnguni will provide strategic leadership and overall direction to the Municipality's Finance Department.
Full Council also approved the permanent appointment of Mhlongo as Executive Director: Office of the City Manager following a competitive national recruitment process.
Mhlongo has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in local government and the public sector.
His previous positions include Director: Legal Services and Deputy Head: Litigation at eThekwini Municipality, as well as Director: Legal Services at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Housing (now the Department of Human Settlements).
He holds a Master of Laws, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts, and a Municipal Finance Management Programme certificate.
As Executive Director: Office of the City Manager, Mhlongo will provide strategic leadership and overall direction to the Office of the City Manager.
Full Council also noted the recommendation of the selection panel that the recruitment process for the position of Executive Director: Corporate Services be declared a non-appointment.
Full Council approved the commencement of a new recruitment process for the position.
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality's Marketing and Communications Directorate
