The former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates head coach overcame both of his former teams upon his appointment at Cape Town City as a replacement for the sacked Eric Tinkler.
He managed three wins in the month of January, alongside one league defeat and City's elimination from the Nedbank Cup at the round of 32 to an in-form Sekhukhune United.
Ertugral was named ahead of Sekhukhune coach Lehlohonolo Seema and Polokwane City's Phuti Mohafe.
Babina Noko midfielder Andy Boyeli was, meanwhile, named Player of the Month as Lucas Ribeiro scooped the Goal of the Month award.
Boyeli scored four times in January, including a hat-trick against SuperSport United, while Ribeiro was recognised for his superb goal against Magesi.
His goal was selected ahead of strikes from Mfundo Vilakazi and Devin Titus.
Orlando Pirates secured their place in a second cup final this season after edging Richards Bay FC 1-0 in the Carling Knockout semi-final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
Marumo Gallants head coach Alexandre Lafitte is keeping his focus firmly on Sunday's Carling Knockout Cup semi-final against Golden Arrows, as the young French tactician looks to guide his side to a historic final appearance.
Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he is expecting a completely different challenge when his side meets Marumo Gallants again in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday.
As Abdeslam Ouaddou gears up to guide Orlando Pirates into yet another cup final, the Moroccan coach has opened up about the relentless pressure that comes with managing one of Africa's biggest football clubs.
