The National Executive Committee (NEC) is the governance structure primarily responsible for the regular oversight of the programmes and activities mandated by the resolutions of the National Conference and Central Committee. Its membership, powers and duties are defined by Section 8 of the Council's Constitution.

The NEC includes the Officers of the Council, who are elected by the Triennial National Conference, and the General Secretary. The Central Committee may appoint upt to tweleve additional members. The NEC may fill up to four of these seats by co-option if they are left vacant by the Central Committee or by the resignation or removal of an NEC member.

The current members of the National Executive Committee are:

• Prof. Tinyiko Maluleke (President)
• Bishop Purity Malinga (Senior Vice-President)
• Dr. Puleng Lenka-Bula (Vice-President)
• Mr. Eddie Makue (General Secretary)
• Fr. Vincent Brennan
• Dr. Coenie Burger
• Rev Joy Kronenberg
• Dr. Japie Lapoorta
• Bishop Peter Lee
• Ms. Emily Mnisi
• Rev. Motsamai Modibedi
• Bishop Ndanganeni Phaswana
• Bishop Jo Seoka
• Bishop Lunga ka Siboto
• Bishop Paul Verryn