The current Executive Mayor of Moqhaka Local Municipality is Cllr Motshidisi Koloi, who took the office in 2016. The executive work of the council of Moqhaka Local Municipality is co-ordinated by the Executive Mayor, who is elected by the council to provide a strategic direction for the municipality. The Executive Mayor is assisted by a Mayoral Committee made up of 9 councillors. The Mayoral Committee is responsible for individual portfolios such as community development, housing or finance, and reports directly to the mayor, The Executive Mayor is also assisted by the Supporting staff in her office.