Vacancies at Knysna Municipality

Key Internship Initiatives: 

• Meet specific learning outcomes as set out in the National Treasury Finance Intern Skills Development Programme 
• The successful applicants will primarily be trained in the key areas of the Finance, Internal Audit and Risk departments to ensure that adequate skills are developed 
• Exposure to the implementation of the MFMA, GRAP Standards, Policies and Procedures 
• Applicants must have matriculated in the Garden Route District (Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn Hessequa and Kannaland), and must be in possession of a completed three-year Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7), with majors in Accounting, Business or Finance. Internal Audit and/or Risk Management will be an added advantage. Reasonable written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy are further requirements. 
• The successful applicant will be expected to sign an Internship Agreement, which is in addition to the employment contract. This will ensure commitment to the MFMI Programme, which requires, amongst others, full participation in the training and workplace programs. Interns will be subject to the Municipal Disciplinary Code. 
• An annual increase determined by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council applies. Only Female applicants will be considered.

Closing date: 31 OCTOBER 2026 

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Certificate: Accounting/Finance - NQF 5 
• 3 years Cashier and Financial systems experience with 1-year supervisory experience 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills 
• To be able to reconcile ledger accounts and balance cash daily 
• Computer literacy 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Supervises all cashiers and third party pay points to ensure that cash procedures are followed. 
• Reconcile and control electronic bank payments and unallocated monies to issue valid receipts. 
• Reconcile and control Refer to Drawer cheques for correctness. 
• Ensure that cash and cheque payments are received by cashiers and that recipients are issued to customers. 
• Oversee the issuing of pre-paid electricity vouchers and water tokens. 
• Handling all cashier related enquiries and corrections when cashiers need assistance. 
• Record all post-dated cheques in a register. 
• Perform specific procedures relating to ACB applications. 
• Controls the key performance areas and critical outputs of personnel within the section.

COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 

• Attention to Detail, Communication skills, Computer software applicable to work, Customer care, Interpersonal Relations, Legislation, Numerical Skills, Record keeping, Stress Management, Supervisory Skills, Time Management Skills, Work Ethics & Values, Accounting Skills/ related experience is a requirement, Good communication skills, Must be able to work under pressure 
• All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a White Female. Should candidates in this category not be identified, Coloured females will be considered. 

CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com Degree with financial accounting/management as a major subject NQF 7 
• Computer literacy: MS Office 
• 5-8 years relevant experience of which 2 years must supervisory experience 
• Proficient in English and at least one other official language of the Western Cape 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Manage and control the verification and provision of information related to billing services transactions 
• Manage and control the provisioning of billing services regarding water and electricity and the administration of sundry debtors, cashiering and receipting
• Administer rates and taxes in accordance with laid down legislation 
• Manage specific administrative and accounting procedures involving updating and adjustment of the Valuation Roll and property rates data information 
• Direct the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with key functional areas 
• Manage the Financial aspects of the Rates and Taxes Division 
• Co-ordinates and controls tasks/ activities associated with supervision of staff and controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline 
• Maintain the revenue recordkeeping system 

COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 

• Attention to Detail, Communication skills, Computer software applicable to work, Customer care, Interpersonal Relations, Legislation, Numerical Skills, Record keeping, Stress Management, Supervisory Skills, Time Management Skills, Work Ethics & Values, Good analytical and problem-solving skills; Accounting Skills is a requirement; Must be able to work under pressure.
• All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint an African Male. Should a suitable candidate in this category not be identified, Coloured women will be considered. 

CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026