| # | Company | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
City of Cape Towncapetown.gov.za
Municipality in Cape Town offering a diverse range of services to 4 million residents, with a focus on community, development, and growth |
22,864 |
| 2 |
eThekwini Municipalitydurban.gov.za
Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal, home to Durban, offering excellent working conditions, competitive salaries, and development opportunities to make Durban a top city in Africa |
12,266 |
| 3 |
South African Revenue Service (SARS)sars.gov.za
Provides comprehensive tax and revenue collection services, offers protection against illicit trade, promotes trade facilitation, and advises on financial matters |
11,707 |
| 4 |
Department of Basic Educationeducation.gov.za
Provides education services for students from early childhood development to adult literacy programs, aiming to support South Africa's school education system |
11,111 |
| 5 |
City of Johannesburgjoburg.org.za
Management of Johannesburg's local governance, providing municipal services, addressing housing and infrastructure challenges across diverse city areas. |
8,564 |
| 6 |
Western Cape Governmentwesterncape.gov.za
The organization in Western Cape creates laws, provides services, and promotes an open opportunity society through various communication channels and community engagement |
8,158 |
| 7 |
Gauteng Provincial Governmentgautengonline.gov.za
They implement legislation, develop policies, and coordinate provincial administration to support effective governance and social equality with integrity and professionalism |
6,233 |
| 8 |
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipalitytshwane.gov.za
Local government authority managing metropolitan area centered on Pretoria, including surrounding towns and localities in northern Gauteng Province. |
5,309 |
| 9 |
Department of Water and Sanitationdwa.gov.za
The organization oversees water resources in South Africa, develops policies, and ensures access to clean water and sanitation for all citizens |
3,885 |
| 10 |
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalityekurhuleni.gov.za
Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng with a Mayoral Executive System, consisting of 11 former municipalities and 202 councillors for community participation |
3,353 |
| 11 |
Road Accident Fundraf.co.za
The company provides compensation to drivers in South Africa for liability and damage caused by traffic collisions, excluding property damage |
3,267 |
| 12 |
the dti (Department of Trade and Industry: Republic of South Africa)thedtic.gov.za
Facilitating economic transformation, industrial development, and inclusive growth in South Africa through strategic objectives and creating a conducive environment for investment and trade |
1,743 |
| 13 |
City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalityekurhuleni.gov.za
Local government of East Rand region in South Africa, providing municipal services and governance to residents within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
1,553 |
| 14 |
Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairscogta.gov.za
A government ministry overseeing departments, entities, and agencies related to cooperative governance, traditional affairs, municipal infrastructure, local government, and city networks |
1,533 |
| 15 |
Department of Public Works and Infrastructurepublicworks.gov.za
A government department in South Africa managing immovable assets, overseeing infrastructure development, creating job opportunities, and managing houses for the executive branch |
1,402 |
| 16 |
Mpumalanga Department of Social Developmentdsdmpu.gov.za
Providing sustainable social development services in Mpumalanga to combat poverty and support vulnerable communities with quality, equitable assistance |
1,368 |
| 17 |
Johannesburg Waterjohannesburgwater.co.za
The company provides water and wastewater services to a large area, supplying 16 billion liters of water daily and treating 964 Ml of sewage per day |
1,264 |
| 18 |
Department of Water Affairs1
Government ministry overseeing national water resource management, infrastructure development, policy implementation, and ensuring sustainable water supply for communities and industries. |
1,238 |
| 19 |
BCMbuffalocity.gov.za
Buffalo City Municipality in South Africa's Eastern Cape oversees the administration, decision-making, and service delivery for the cities it comprises |
1,018 |
| 20 |
Department of Tourismtourism.gov.za
This organization promotes South Africa as a tourist destination by developing policies and regulations to grow the tourism sector and economy |
773 |
| 21 |
GPAA (Government Pensions Administration Agency)gepf.co.za
Administers pensions for the Government Employees Pension Fund and National Treasury on behalf of the Government Pensions Administration Agency |
647 |
| 22 |
Johannesburg Road Agency(Pvt) Ltdorg.za
Specializing in roads rehabilitation, traffic management, stormwater management, and bridge maintenance in Johannesburg Part of the City of Joburg network of companies |
637 |
| 23 |
Orkney Islands Councilorkney.gov.uk
Provides local government services, community updates, problem reporting, and customer support for residents of the Orkney Islands. |
634 |
| 24 |
Eastern Cape Provincial Treasuryectreasury.gov.za
Responsible for financial management of government operations in the Eastern Cape, including budget planning, expenditure control, and financial governance |
569 |
| 25 |
DPSAdpsa.gov.za
A government institution responsible for public service and administration, operating based on constitutional mandates and relevant legislation |
528 |
| 26 |
South African Local Government Associationsalga.org.za
An autonomous association representing and supporting all 257 South African local governments, focusing on local government transformation and accountability |
495 |
| 27 |
Gauteng Office of the Premiergautengonline.co.za
A provincial government in Gauteng, South Africa, led by the Premier and Executive Council, implementing policies and legislation for people-centered governance |
494 |
| 28 |
Midvaal Local Municipalitymidvaal.gov.za
A rapidly growing municipality in Gauteng, offering top quality of life with booming tourism, recreation, and industry, attracting multi-billion rand investments |
485 |
| 29 |
Department of Sport, Arts and Culturedsac.gov.za
The organization provides leadership, policy frameworks, and support for the development, promotion, and preservation of sports, arts, culture, and heritage in South Africa |
467 |
| 30 |
Office of the Premier - ECecprov.gov.za
A public service/government organization in the Eastern Cape Province that offers strategic leadership and coordination to the provincial administration |
422 |
| 31 |
KwaDukuza Municipalitykwadukuza.gov.za
The company operates in KwaDukuza - Stanger, offering visits to King Shaka's memorial monument, nearby Shaka sites, sugar mills, and paper mills |
417 |
| 32 |
City of Ekurhuleniekurhuleni.gov.za
A company involved in the restructuring and merging of local governments in South Africa's East Rand region, now known as Ekurhuleni |
381 |
| 33 |
Saldanha Bay Municipalitysbm.gov.za
Local municipality in South Africa serving various communities in the Western Cape Province, including Hopefield, Langebaan, Paternoster, and Vredenburg |
358 |
| 34 |
Rand West City Local Municipalityrandwestcity.gauteng.gov.za
A local governing body located in the West Rand District, providing services and infrastructure for its residents and promoting community development |
327 |
| 35 |
Breede Valley Municipalitybvm.gov.za
Local municipality in Western Cape, South Africa, governed by the Municipal Structures Act, providing services to the Breede Valley community |
324 |
| 36 |
George Municipality - Official LinkedIngeorge.gov.za
The George Municipality serves over 200,000 residents in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, providing various services and promoting tourism and investment opportunities |
320 |
| 37 |
National Regulator for Compulsory Specificationnrcs.org.za
A regulatory agency established to enforce compulsory specifications under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition since 2008 |
249 |
| 38 |
Garden Route District Municipalitygardenroute.gov.za
The District Municipality facilitates equitable, sustainable development by coordinating infrastructure planning, providing leadership for socio-economic change, and addressing inequalities |
215 |
| 39 |
Department of Science, Technology and Innovationdsti.gov.za
We support South Africa's development by fostering leadership, an enabling environment, and resources for science, technology, and innovation |
193 |
| 40 |
Mossel Bay Municipalitymosselbay.gov.za
Providing affordable and sustainable services to the community with care and dedication |
186 |
| 41 |
DARDLEA Mpumalangadardlea.mpg.gov.za
The organization is a government department in South Africa focused on agriculture, rural development, land management, and environmental affairs |
183 |
| 42 |
Johannesburg Social and Housing Companyjoshco.co.za
Affordable social housing provider in Johannesburg, catering to families earning between R3500 and R7500 with quality housing solutions |
179 |
| 43 |
Minist茅rio da Igualdade Racialgov.br
The Ministry of Racial Equality in Brazil plans, coordinates, and executes public policies promoting racial equality and combating racism on a national level |
174 |
| 44 |
Central Otago District Councilcodc.govt.nz
The District Council enables local decision-making, manages infrastructure, plans for future needs, and supports communities in Central Otago |
170 |
| 45 |
Kouga Local Municipality (KLM)kouga.gov.za
The company is a local municipality in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, consisting of nine towns and smaller settlements |
167 |
| 46 |
The Innovation Hubtheinnovationhub.com
An innovation agency in Gauteng Province promoting economic development through fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, enterprise programs, technology innovation, skills development, and revitalizing township economy |
154 |
| 47 |
Johannesburg Development Agencyjda.org.za
The entity of the City of Johannesburg focuses on urban regeneration through capital works projects and partnerships in various areas |
146 |
| 48 |
National Department of Environmental Affairsdedea.gov.za
Promoting economic growth and development in the Eastern Cape through policy initiatives and strategic planning to enhance citizens' lives |
145 |
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