The Matjhabeng Local Municipality (MLM) is a local government entity located in the Free State Province of South Africa. Its administration is organised into directorates, each led by an Executive Director who reports to the Municipal Manager. These directorates execute Council's mandate, implement the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), and deliver essential services to over 500,000 residents across Welkom, Odendaalsrus, Virginia, Hennenman, Allanridge and Ventersburg.
Each directorate is responsible for specific functions and reports through the Municipal Manager to the Executive Mayor and Council.
Drives integrated development planning, performance management, and organisational strategy to align municipal delivery with community needs and legislative requirements.
Manages municipal finances, revenue collection, budgeting, supply chain management, and ensures compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
Provides human capital management, administrative support, legal services, and ICT infrastructure to enable effective municipal operations.
Delivers and maintains essential municipal infrastructure including water, sanitation, roads, stormwater, and electricity distribution networks.
Promotes economic growth, job creation, tourism development, and coordinates housing and land use management within the municipality.
Provides community amenities, environmental health, disaster management, traffic enforcement, and public safety services to residents.
Directorates operate within a clear chain of accountability linking political leadership to administrative execution.
Directorates work alongside the political leadership of Council. For full profiles, visit the Council & Administration page.
