The Municipal Manager heads the administration of Buffalo City Municipality. In the execution of his functions, the Municipal Manager is supported by the following directors:
- Director of Engineering Services
- Director of Planning and Economic Development
- Director of Community Services
- Director of Public Health and Safety
- Director of Executive Support Services
- Director of Corporate Services
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Operations Officer
Mission statement
To provide clear policy direction of the municipal council by acting in a responsible manner and be accountable for the formation and development of an economical, effective, efficient and accountable administration.
In terms of accountability, the Municipal Manager is responsible for all income and expenditure, all assets and the discharge of all liabilities of the council as well as proper and diligent compliance with the applicable municipal finance management legislation.
The Municipal Manager’s Office is structured as follows:
- Inland Region Administration
- Compliance Services
- Strategy and Transformation
- Legal Services
- Office Administration
The Municipal Manager is the Accounting Officer and is responsible for the strategic management of the municipality. The Office of the Municipal Manager also provides a key strategic link between the Administration, the Council and the Community.
The Municipal Manager's office is also responsible for the following functions: