How many employees work at City of Cape Town?

City of Cape Town has 27,401 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -0.5%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025

About City of Cape Town

Cape Town, or the Mother City, is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and the legislative capital. It is made up of a diverse population, a rich history, world-famous tourist attractions and an exciting calendar of international and local events. More than 231 councillors and 26 225 staff serve 4 million residents across a sprawling and cosmopolitan metro of 2 500 square kilometres. The City provides all the services normally associated with a full-service municipality, such as water, electricity, waste removal, sanitation, new infrastructure, roads, public spaces, facilities, housing developments, the upgrade of informal settlements and existing infrastructure, clinics and more. To meet the current and future needs of its residents, the City of Cape Town has formulated strategies and policies to guide development and growth. Central to these is the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), which is a five-year plan that informs the City’s policy and budget decisions. The City’s strong sense of community makes it one of the best places to live, work and raise a family. We offer rewarding career opportunities, great benefits and competitive salaries. New opportunities are posted at www.capetown.gov.za/careers.

As of September 2025

City of Cape Town
workforce metrics

Headcount

27.4k

Avg. Salary

$19.9k

Tenure

6.2yr

Growth Rate

-0.5%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of City of Cape Town annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • City of Cape Town total number of employees in 2025 was 27,434.022, a 0.5% decline from 2024.
  • City of Cape Town total number of employees in 2024 was 27,556.133, a 0.2% increase from 2023.
  • City of Cape Town total number of employees in 2023 was 27,435.824, a 2.2% increase from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

Interactive chart of City of Cape Town annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.

  • City of Cape Town active job postings in 2025 was 28, a 46.6% decline from 2024.
  • City of Cape Town active job postings in 2024 was 45, a 43.2% increase from 2023.
  • City of Cape Town active job postings in 2023 was 29, a 68.2% decline from 2022.

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Employee Sentiment

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