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.
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Joseph Malongoane has urged Amakhosi supporters to remain patient with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, arguing that the pair needs time to understand the unique demands of South African football.
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has admitted his side continues to struggle in front of goal but insists the team is working hard to solve the problem ahead of Sunday’s clash with TS Galaxy in Mbombela.
Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi is keeping his focus sharply on the Carling Knockout Cup title as his team tops the Betway Premiership table with 28 points after 12 games.
Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has praised a select few PSL teams for their progressive style of play while criticising the majority for adopting what he calls "negative football."
