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Dr Dean O’Neill appointed Acting Municipal Manager of George Municipality

George Municipality has appointed Dr Dean O’Neill as Acting Municipal Manager, following a decision by the George Municipal Council and consultation with the MEC for Local Government. He has been seconded from Overstrand Municipality and commenced his duties today, 11 August 2026, for a period of three months.

Executive Mayor of George, Ald Browen Johnson, welcomed Dr O’Neill to the Municipality and said his experience in local government would contribute to administrative stability and continuity during this period.
“On behalf of the George Municipality, I welcome Dr O’Neill to our municipality and the City of George. We look forward to working alongside Dr O’Niel to ensure continuity and stability, all while benefiting from his extensive experience in local government and his leadership during this period,” said Mayor Johnson.

Dr O’Neill has extensive local government experience, having served in various senior management positions since 1996. He has served as Municipal Manager at Matzikama Municipality, Cape Agulhas Municipality and, most recently, Overstrand Municipality, where he has served since November 2020.

He holds a Doctoral Degree in Public Administration and is an Accredited Municipal Manager with the Institute for Local Government Management (ILGM). He also serves as Chairperson of the Western Cape Municipal Managers’ Forum.

Dr O’Neill said he looks forward to working with the Municipality’s leadership, management and staff. “I regard teamwork as key to achieving our common goals. Every individual’s contribution, no matter how small it may seem, is important. I believe in focusing on the positive things that bring us together as a community and building on those strengths,” said Dr O’Neill.

The secondment is for an initial period of three months, with the option to extend the arrangement for a further three months if required. Dr O’Neill will return to Overstrand Municipality at the conclusion of his assignment in George, subject to any extension that may be agreed upon.

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