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Mandela Bay Development Agency Appoints Dr Pierre Voges As Interim Ceo

Mandela Bay Development Agency

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Source domain: mbda.co.za

Collected on 9 July 2026

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What this means

The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) announced the appointment of Dr. Pierre Voges as Interim CEO with immediate effect. The interim period is expected to last five months, during which he must review and reset the agency, prepare for an Auditor-General audit, lay groundwork for recruiting a permanent CEO, strengthen strained senior management capacity, and provide recommendations to the Board. The announcement also explains the recruitment process (88 applications, shortlisting/interviews by a Board panel and an independent Audit Committee member) and notes that the appointment was made in compliance with MBDA’s Recruitment, Selection and Promotion Policy and the Board’s powers under section 93J of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000.

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Interim CEO position at Mandela Bay Development Agency

The Mandela Bay Development Agency has appointed Dr. Pierre Voges as Interim CEO to lead the organisation for the next five months. During this time, he will review and reset the agency's structure, prepare for an Auditor-General audit, lay the groundwork for recruiting a permanent CEO, strengthen senior management capacity, and provide recommendations to the Board.

Who it is for
Dr. Pierre Voges
How to act on it
Accept the role following selection by the Board and Audit Committee through a formal recruitment process involving shortlisting and interviews.
Closes
6 July 2026
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The Mandela Bay Development Agency today announced the appointment of Dr. Pierre Voges as Interim CEO.

Key Takeaways

  • Mandela Bay Development Agency appoints Dr. Pierre Voges as Interim CEO
  • Interim CEO appointment effective immediately
  • Interim period: next five months
  • Expectations: reset agency structure, prepare for Auditor-General audit, groundwork for permanent CEO recruitment, strengthen senior management capacity, Board recommendations
  • Recruitment: 88 applications; shortlisting/interviews by Board members and an independent Audit Committee member
  • Compliance: MBDA Recruitment, Selection and Promotion Policy; section 93J of Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000
  • Context: former CEO suspended since Nov 2025; dismissed March 2026; Acting CEO (Finance Manager Unathi Peter) from Jan to early July 2026
  • Posted on: 6 July 2026
  • Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA)
  • Dr. Pierre Voges
  • Mr. Khulile Nzo
  • Cllr Gary van Niekerk
  • Mr. Welile Moss
  • Mr. Ernest Bergins
  • Ms. Dorelle Sapere
  • Mr. Unathi Peter
  • Auditor-General
  • Audit Committee (independent member)

Dates

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6 July 2026