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KNYSNA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 


​Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation: 
 
MANAGER – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
DIRECTORATE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
Task Level 16: R708 960 to R920 016 (Basic Salary) 
R1 002 528 to R1 275 437 Total Cost to Council Package) 
(PERMANENT APPOINTMENT) 
Applicable Municipal benefits will apply. 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 
  • A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification (preferably a B Tech) in Environmental Management Sciences 
  • 8 Years’ or more relevant experience of which 3 years at Managerial level 
  • Environmental Management Inspector’s Certificate 
  • Valid Driver’s License 
  • Computer literacy: MS Office 
  • Experience in drafting of applications for grant funding will be an added advantage 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
  • Perform strategic responsibilities to ensure the Division fulfils its mandate and achieves its strategic objectives. 
  • Manage, control and coordinate the operations of the Environmental Management Division of the Knysna Municipality. 
  • Clearing and maintenance of invasive alien plants and the rehabilitation and restoration of fresh water systems (including rivers and wetlands) 
  • Implement and maintain purposeful and focussed engagements with the public and civil society stakeholders. 
  • Identify and test new technologies in the environmental field. 
  • Building 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 National, Provincial and Regional climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. 
  • Advise on compliance with environmental legislation for project implementation by Municipal departments. 
  • Manage the Coastal Property by implementing Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area Regulations (OSCAER) within the municipal boundaries, developing and enforcing policies and legislation and maintaining Blue Flag and Green Coast Standards. 
  • Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations. 
  • Manage the Financial aspects of the Environmental Management Division. 
  • Identification of all funding opportunities and procurement of funding on behalf of the Municipality. 
  • The management of Human Resources in the Division in line with municipal policies and procedure as well as applicable legislation. 
  • The general administration of the Division to ensure the effective administration of the Division. 
  • Periodical reporting of Division in compliance with various acts to ensure compliance to relevant legislation and policies. 
  • Systematically managing the process of identifying and assessing organisational risks within the Division and taking actions and advising a response to the risk to the Municipality. 
 
COMPETENCIES
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 
  • Written and Oral Communication; Attention to detail; Influencing; Ethics and Professionalism; 
  • Organisational Awareness; Problem Solving; Planning and Organising.






​All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint an African, Coloured Female & Indian Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.
 
PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification) 
  • All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record must accompany applications. 
  • Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be forwarded via email to: vacanciesplanning@knysna.gov.za
  • It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. 
  • Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful. 
  • For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6419 or on email address lphillips@knysna.gov.za.
 
Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 3 SEPTEMBER 2025 
 
LULAMILE MAPHOLOBA MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.