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
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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