Municipal Manager enhances Good Governance

Dr Kgoshi Kgashani Pilusa

Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality, after shortlisting candidates, announced the election of Dr Kgoshi Kgashani Pilusa as the new Municipal Manager on 1st September 2022. The permanent appointment came after Dr Pilusa had been acting in the position after the previous Municipal Manager, Maite Moakamela, resigned.

Dr Pilusa has also previously held the position of Manager in the Office of the Municipal Manager and Senior Manager for Corporate Services at the municipality.

Holding a Masters Degree in Public Administration and a Doctorate in both Administration and Theology, his strategic appointment is seen as hope to bring to an end the crippling and on-going community protests to service delivery.

Dr Pilusa is held in high regard for his ethics, and the municipality is looking forward to enhancing its audit outcomes under his sterling leadership. Adopting a collaborative approach he began his 5-year term engaging with communities to unpack their concerns and deal with their pressing issues.

From his experience as a resident of the municipality and having been part of the leadership at the municipality for several years, Dr Pilusa steps into the position as Municipal Manager fully aware of the backlogs and has committed to work tirelessly to eradicate the inefficiencies, deal with the corruption and improve the livelihoods of the people of Ba-Phalaborwa.

On the day of his election, and to bring stability to the leadership, Council also announced the appointment of Mr Amos Thulane Ndzimande as the new CFO. Ndzimande was the Acting CFO and also previously worked as Manager for Financial Planning and Reporting.

Dr Pilusa, was born, raised and studied in the Namakgale township, lying 12km outside of Ba-Phalaborwa. After matriculating at Bankuna High School, he qualified as an Educator at Tivumbeni College of Education. While pursuing his higher education qualifications, and before joining the municipality, he worked at the Department of Education as an educator and served as School Manager for a while.

Dr Pilusa is an accomplished writer, having published journals and articles. In his pastime he enjoys scenic travels, good local food, and spending quality time with his family.

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel: 015 780 6300

Website: www.phalaborwa.gov.za

Address: Civic Centre, Nelson Mandela Drive, Phalaborwa, 1390