Expenditure Department

What we do

We are responsible for accurate and timeous payments to the City’s suppliers, Councillors, Officials and Third Parties, in compliance with section 65 (2)(e) of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). We also manage all travel related activities for the City.

"Our goal is to provide sound financial services which are sustained via corporate governance procedures for the City of Cape Town, enabling the City to provide effective, efficient and affordable services to its citizens, achieving the City’s strategic objective." Nothemba Lepheana Director: Expenditure

We include

Accounts Payable Unit
We are responsible for payment of all City creditors by processing purchase order invoices, sundry payment requests, foreign payments, and disbursements by means of electronic funds transfer (EFT).

Payroll Management Unit
We are responsible for maintaining timeous and accurate payments to all City employees, councillors and third parties.

Payroll Reconciliations and Financial Compliance Unit
We are responsible for performing payroll reconciliations for the City’s payroll suspense accounts and perform the payroll function for councillors, ensuring financial compliance. We also manage the City’s travel activities in an efficient, effective and economic manner.

You may want to

• See our eProcurement: Electronic Statement Submission GuidelinesSee our eProcurement: Invoice Enquiry GuidelinesSee our latest vendor guidelinesVisit the budget section

Contact us

Director: Expenditure

Nothemba Lepheana

Telephone:
0860 103 089(Choose option 5)

Email:
accountspayable.enquiries@capetown.gov.za

Manager: Accounts Payable

Andre Swart

Telephone:
021 444 3120

Email:
andre.swart2@capetown.gov.za

Manager: Payroll Management

Mpho Motsepe

Telephone:
021 400 2275

Email:
mpho.motsepe@capetown.gov.za

Manager: Payroll Reconciliation and Finance

Chrisna Towsen

Telephone:
021 400 4594

Email:
chrisna.towsen@capetown.gov.za