Twelve senior managers in the Msunduzi local municipality, which is led by the African National Congress (ANC), do not have the proper qualifications for their positions, according to a report by news24.com. The report, published on Thursday, 27 August 2026, states that some of these managers do not even hold a matric certificate.
News24.com reports that the lack of required qualifications among these senior officials raises questions about hiring practices within the municipality, which governs the Pietermaritzburg area. The specific roles or departments affected were not detailed in the available information, nor were the names of the individuals involved.
The report highlights a broader concern about skills and compliance in municipal management. Msunduzi has faced previous scrutiny over governance and service delivery issues, though this latest finding focuses squarely on the educational and professional credentials of its top administrative staff. The fact that some managers lack a basic school-leaving certificate suggests potential gaps in the recruitment and vetting processes.
The news comes as municipalities across South Africa face increased pressure to meet competency standards set out in local government regulations. Whether the affected managers will be removed, retrained, or allowed to remain in their posts remains unclear. News24.com did not indicate any immediate response from the municipality or the ANC regarding the report.
What to watch next is whether Msunduzi officials will issue a formal response or take corrective action in light of these findings.
