09-07-2025
Govan Mbeki Municipality welcomes new CFO
Govan Mbeki Municipality has appointed Vukosi Nkhata as its new CFO, effective July 1. Her appointment follows the resignation of the former CFO, Murufo Moloto, last year.
Nkhata joins the municipality from Lekwa Local Municipality, where she served as CFO from April 2024 until June 30. During her tenure, she played a key role in stabilising Lekwa's finance department by implementing systems that promoted effective and efficient financial management.
Nkhata brings over 17 years of experience in public finance and administration, having held several senior roles in the local government sector in Mpumalanga.
Her career began as an audit clerk at the Auditor-General of South Africa. She later worked as an advisor under the Municipal Finance Improvement Programme (MFIP).
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Her leadership roles include: deputy CFO of Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality (seven years); senior manager municipal support Gert Sibande District Municipality (six years); CFO of Lekwa Local Municipality; acting CFO of Govan Mbeki Municipality (October 2020 – October 2022), seconded by Gert Sibande District Municipality.
Nkhata holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, and multiple certifications in municipal finance and leadership, including:
• Certificate in Municipal Financial Management
• Certificate Programme in Management Development for Municipal Finance
• GRAP Implementation in the South African Public Sector
• IWFSA Executive Leadership Management Programme
• Executive Development Programme
• She is pursuing a Master of Public Administration, underscoring her continued commitment to public service excellence.
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Govan Mbeki Municipality has extended its best wishes to Nkhata as she takes on this vital role, expressing confidence in her ability to strengthen financial governance and contribute meaningfully to the municipality's service delivery objectives.
Lekwa Municipality has expressed deep appreciation for Nkhata's contributions.
As a member of the executive management team, she was instrumental in strengthening internal controls, governance, and oversight. Her work contributed to maintaining a qualified audit opinion and laid a foundation for further improvements.
In recognition of her service, the Lekwa Council, management and staff extended their sincere gratitude and best wishes to Nkhata.
In the interim, Lekwa has appointed Rethabile Masikane, the manager of budget and financial reporting, as acting CFO while the recruitment process for a permanent replacement is underway.
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