The Municipal Manager heads the Administration arm of the Knysna Municipality and is therefore responsible and accountable for tasks and functions as provided for in section 55 of the Municipal Systems Act, other functions and tasks as provided for in legislation as well as functions delegated to him by the Executive Mayor and Council. According to the Municipal Finance Management Act he also assumes the role of Accounting Officer.
His office also incorporates the Department Communications & Intergovernmental Relations, Internal Audit and the Department Integrated Development Planning (IDP) & Performance Management. He is supported by six Directors.