Mr. Chris Mokomela
Mr. BC Mokomela serves as the Acting Municipal Manager of Kopanong Local Municipality, overseeing the municipality’s administration, service delivery, and governance. He is responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring compliance with legislation, and promoting transparency and accountability. Mr. Mokomela also serves as the municipality’s Information Officer (PAIA), supporting access to information and good governance. Under his leadership, Kopanong focuses on improving basic services, strengthening community engagement, and building efficient, responsive local government.
Municipal Manager Office
Acting Municipal Manager – Mr. BC Mokomela
Mr. BC Mokomela currently serves as the Acting Municipal Manager of Kopanong Local Municipality, based in Trompsburg in the Free State province of South Africa. In this capacity, he is the municipality’s Accounting Officer and Head of Administration, responsible for the overall strategic leadership, operational management, and effective governance of the local government institution.
Role and Responsibilities
As Acting Municipal Manager, Mr. Mokomela plays a crucial role in steering the municipality’s administration and ensuring that municipal services are delivered responsibly, efficiently, and in the best interest of residents. His key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership and direction to municipal departments to achieve service delivery objectives.
- Supporting the Council and Executive Mayor in policy implementation and administrative oversight.
- Ensuring compliance with South African local government legislation, such as the Municipal Systems Act and Municipal Finance Management Act.
- Overseeing financial management processes, strategic planning, and performance monitoring of municipal operations.
- Strengthening internal governance systems and promoting sound administrative practices.
Mr. Mokomela also holds the position of Information Officer (PAIA) for the municipality, ensuring that the institution complies with access to information legislation that promotes transparency and accountability in local governance.
Leadership in Context
His leadership occurs during a period where Kopanong Local Municipality has been under focused administrative support and oversight to improve service delivery performance and financial management, reflecting broader local government challenges in the region.
Commitment to Community Development
Under Mr. Mokomela’s stewardship, the municipality aims to strengthen collaborative governance with councillors, municipal staff, and community stakeholders to improve quality basic services such as water, sanitation, roads, and community support programs, as well as uphold principles of transparency and accountability.
The following sections reside under and report directly to the Municipal Manager:
- IDP Unit
- Internal Audit Unit
- LED Unit
- Risk Unit
- Courier Unit