Background
The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from qualified and experienced strategic development partners to participate in the implementation of the CBD Revitalisation Programme.
In advancing the long-term objectives of the 30 Year Aerotropolis Master Plan, Council has approved the City of Ekurhuleni Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF) 2025. Central to the MSDF is the implementation of 18 Council approved precinct plans, which provide a structured, spatially targeted framework to unlock investment, accelerate regeneration, and revitalise the City’s CBDs through private sector-led development initiatives supported by coordinated public sector interventions.
Through this EoI process, the City seeks to identify strategic and capable partners to collaborate with the municipality in translating approved spatial frameworks, precinct plans and urban development strategies into viable, investment-ready and socially responsive projects. These partnerships are intended to unlock catalytic development, crowd-in private capital and support the implementation of projects that reinforce Ekurhuleni’s role as an integrated, competitive and resilient metropolitan economy.
Purpose
The purpose of this EoI is to leverage strategic private sector expertise, innovation, capital, and delivery capability through structured partnership arrangements, including potential Public‑Private Partnerships (PPPs) and blended finance models, to implement catalytic and scalable interventions. These interventions are intended to reposition identified nodes as engines of economic growth, social inclusion, and long‑term urban sustainability, while accelerating the implementation of the City’s strategic spatial and development priorities.
Potential partnership opportunities for the delivery of precinct-based development and urban regeneration initiatives may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Implementation of approved precinct plans and catalytic developments.
- Mixed-use, commercial, residential and industrial projects.
- CBD revitalisation and inner-city regeneration programmes.
- Public realm upgrades and infrastructure investment.
- Establishment and long-term management of City Improvement Districts (CIDs).
- Precinct-based asset, property and urban services management.
- Long-term leasing, redevelopment and optimisation of municipal land and buildings.
- Rehabilitation, repurposing and redevelopment of derelict and underutilised buildings.
View and download the official Expressions of Interest announcement below.
Please note:
Supporting Documents
Expressions of Interest must be submitted together with the following supporting documentation:
- A proposal outlining the respondent’s experience, capability and interest in the proposed partnership opportunities.
- Company Registration Documentation.
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS).
- BBBEE Certificate or Sworn affidavit.
- Two (2) verifiable business references relevant to comparable projects or partnerships.
Strategic Partnership Proposals must be submitted via e-mail only to:
eoi-precinctplans@ekurhuleni.gov.za
Access to the detailed EoI is through this website platform:
www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/expressions-of-interest-for-precinct-plans
Closing Date: 15 June 2026 at 17:00
View and download the official Expressions of Interest announcement below.
Contact City of Ekurhuleni
Potential investors are invited to contact the City of Ekurhuleni should you be interested in receiving more information about this opportunity. Please specify in the subject line the following:
Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Precinct Plan Implementation, CBD Revitalisation and City Improvement Districts
Municipal investment profiling: A digital approach
In 2023, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA introduced the “Investment Profile Template Guide for Municipalities in South Africa” to help municipalities present their investment potential. Research showed only 15% of South African municipalities had investment profiles at the time.
However, limited financial and human resources have hindered digital promotion and investment attraction. SALGA has launched a programme to assist municipalities with digital initiatives, and the following municipalities are included in the first phase:
- City of Ekurhuleni (Gauteng)
- West Coast District Municipality (Western Cape)
- Mnquma Local Municipality (Eastern Cape)
- Matjhabeng Local Municipality (Free State)
The main objective of this project is to provide municipalities with a platform to market themselves as investment destinations to both domestic and foreign investors using an already existing platform and access to the Global Africa Network audience.
