Jobs at Knysna Municipality

• 1 post in Directorate Integrated Human Settlements, 1 post in Executive Secretary Directorate Planning and Development
• Task Level 9: R274 704 to R356 544 (Basic Salary)
• R441 008 to R546 832 (Total Cost to Council Package)
• (PERMANENT APPOINTMENT)
• Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Matric Certificate
• Executive Secretary Certificate or relevant Secretarial certificate
• 5 – 8 years’ relevant administrative and secretarial experience with supervisory experience
• Computer Literacy MS Office
• Office management and administration skills
• Knowledge of local government related legislations and policies
• Proficient in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Administrative Duties
• Office Management
• Report Writing
• Handling of Supply Chain Management for office of Director
• Organising and Co-ordination
• Reporting
• Liaison with various internal and external departments

CLOSING DATE: 14 MARCH 2026

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/ National Diploma) in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences and/ or related studies (e.g. Nature Conservation, Forestry, Sustainability, Climate Change, Water Management/ Hydrology etc)
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in the related field of air quality management/ climate change/ sustainable energy and environmental health/ management with two (2) years at supervisory level.
• Post-graduate qualification in Environmental Management/ related field will be an added advantage
• In depth understanding and application of the procedures, laws and by-laws applicable to the functionality.
• Environmental Management Inspector’s Certificate
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
• GIS knowledge and experience will be an added advantage
• Registered with a relevant professional body
• Valid Code EB Driver’s License
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Willing to work overtime and/ or to attend meetings after normal office hours and/ or outside of the office environment when required
• Proficient in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Implementing the operational aspects of invasive alien plant management and the rehabilitation and restoration of freshwater system (including rivers and wetlands).
• Implement and maintain purposeful and focussed environmental education and awareness programmes with the public and civil society stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend new technologies and approaches in the environmental management field.
• Building a skills base in the Greater Knysna Municipal area for the implementation of environmental programmes.
• Enforcement of relevant environmental legislation.
• Facilitate the participation of Knysna Municipality in Regional, Provincial and National climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation by other Municipal departments.
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area Regulations (OSCAER),
• relevant policies and legislation as well as maintaining Blue Flag and Green Coast Standards.
• Assisting with the identification of all funding opportunities and procurement of funding on behalf of the Municipality.
• Commenting on and participate in EIA processes.
• Evaluating EIR,s and EMP,s for proposed developments.
• Executing tasks associated with administration and reporting.
• The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties which are in line with the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.

CLOSING DATE: 14 MARCH 2026

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant National Diploma in Engineering and registration as a Pr Techni Eng.
• 8 years’ or more relevant experience post registration
• Valid Code EB Drivers License
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Proficient in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Management of Technical/Operational Support Services provided to the Water and Wastewater Division
• Assist with Town Planning applications relating to water and sewer services
• Manage all operational and maintenance projects in the division
• Manage and ensure that the procurement of goods and services within the division comply with Council’s
• Supply Chain Management policy and procedures
• Perform and assist with budget control for the division
• Manage day-to-day functioning and administration of the division
• Draft and finalize reports for the division
• The management of Human Resources in the Section in line with municipal policies and procedure as well as applicable legislation.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for employees 

CLOSING DATE: 14 MARCH 2026

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• National Certificate in Public Management (N6)
• At least 18 months relevant experience with 1-year relevant Local Government experience.
• Advanced Computer Literacy (MS Office Package)
• Experience on the Promun System (capturing of quotes and requisitions)
• Experience on the Collaborator System (uploading items for section 80)
• Proficient in at least to the official languages of the Western Cape

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Administrative Duties
• Office Management
• Report Writing
• Handling of Supply Chain Management for office of Director
• Organising and Co-ordination
• Reporting
• Liaison with various internal and external departments

CLOSING DATE: 11 MARCH 2026