In this regard, Ekurhuleni has announced the appointment of the chief financial officer, Gugu Pride Malaza-Duda, and chief operations officer, Lesiba Mojapelo.
The two candidates have successfully met the requirements for the two positions, having the corporate experience required to steer the organisation to deliver on the social contract of the people.
Among her qualifications, Malaza-Duda boasts a Chartered Accountant qualification from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.
She has a wealth of experience cutting across private and public institutions.
Malaza-Duda has been at the helm of finances in credible institutions such as the SABC and the FNB (internet and telephone banking).
Her role as VP: Strategy and Risk integration for Africa at Anglo Gold Ashanti is expected to contribute immensely to the prudent and sound management of Ekurhuleni’s public purse.
With her 14 years’ experience as a chartered accountant, coupled with a total of 17 years of financial management, as well as her experience in formulating and implementing global strategies both operational and financial, the City of Ekurhuleni is satisfied that she is the best candidate for the position of chief financial officer.
Mojapelo, the special adviser to the minister of transport, joins the City of Ekurhuleni as the chief operating officer.
He is not new to the City of Ekurhuleni and brings institutional memory and flair in capital budget spending, which is required to move service delivery speedily.
Mojapelo served Ekurhuleni in various capacities, including as acting executive director: infrastructure services, general manager: 2010 and special projects, director: roads and stormwater, among others.
He holds Masters Degree in Technologeae (transport engineering) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Ekurhuleni has also appointed the chief information officer, Tumelo Kganane.
Kganane holds BCom-Informatics (Hons) and brings a wealth of experience from the City of Johannesburg.
He served the City of Johannesburg as the divisional head where, among many important tasks, he supervised the roll out of Free-Wifi, Smart City Strategy and the Intelligence Command Centre.
These are key attributes required as the City of Ekurhuleni evolves into a smart and developmental city.
Another important appointment for the community safety of Ekurhuleni residents is that of chief of police.
Former deputy chief of police in charge of logistics, Gen Isaac Mapiyeye, is now chief of police.
Mapiyeye boasts 31 years’ experience in policing.
He has acquired a B-Tech degree in Traffic Safety Management from the Technikon Pretoria, and holds a Public Administration qualification from Regenesys.
Mapiyeye has served Ekurhuleni with distinction in many capacities including as acting director: Special Services, Municipal Courts: coordinator, acting director: technical and logistics.
His experience will ensure continuity and stability in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department.
The City of Ekurhuleni congratulates all those appointed and wishes them well in the execution of their duties.
The appointments are with effect from May 2.
