Please note that all applications for Current Vacancies must be accompanied by an official Municipal Application Form. Click here to download: Official Municipal Application Form Click here to download: Application Form Section 54a and 56 Managers Alternatively application forms can be collected from reception at the Main Municipal Offices: Clyde Street, Knysna CBD. For more […]

REPORTING FRAUD & CORRUPTION Knysna Municipality has developed and implemented an independent Anti-Fraud and Corruption portal for employees, members of the public and external stakeholders to report allegations of fraud and corruption. The Knysna Municipality channel on the Collaborator (Collab) Citizen app now features an anti-fraud and corruption portal, making it even easier to report […]

Tenders are advertised for goods & services above the value of R200 000. If you would like to submit a bid, follow the process below. Step 1: Browse/open Tenders, and select and download the bid document. Step 2: Make sure you complete the document in full. Step 3: Once completed, all relevant documentation must be […]

If you would like to submit an RFQ or quotation, follow the process below. For goods and services the municipality publishes: Quotations between the value of R2000 – R30 000 Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to the value of R200 000 Step 1: Browse open Quotations and/ or RFQs, and once you have selected one, download […]

STANDARD BANK IS NOW THE PRIMARY BANKER FOR THE KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY The municipality has been added as a predefined beneficiary on the Bank Directory as listed below. Predefined Beneficiary description: Knysna Municipality Traffic – used only for traffic payments TRAFFIC FINES: use traffic fine number as reference Traffic Fines Account Account number: 303265620 SWIFT address: […]

Any person or organisation may lodge a complaint about any aspect of the Municipality’s operations and services. To lodge a complaint, please contact us through any of the following methods: Visit the closest Municipal office Call us on +27 (0)44 302 6300 or +27 (0)87 256 9762 Email us at customercare@knysna.gov.za Join us as a […]

Recycling Tips Waste management and recycling: Each year in Knysna alone we throw away tonnes of waste a lot of it is hazardous. It is clear that treating and disposing of all this material- without harming the environment – becomes a major headache. Between 2000 and 2013, the amount of waste generated in the Greater […]

STANDARD BANK IS NOW THE PRIMARY BANKER FOR THE KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY. Municipal customers, service providers, members of the public and all other stakeholders are informed of the new banking partner for the Knysna Municipality. Knysna Municipality no longer publishes its bank account details, nor will it issue these via the Knysna Customer Care Centre. This […]

Residents and businesses follow the same process when applying for municipal services. Application forms are available from the municipal Customer Care Centre in Main Street Knysna. In addition to the application form, you also have to provide supporting documentation (see below). Please note tenants may not apply for trade services such as water or electricity. […]

Please go to the Customer Care Centre closest to you to fill in the relevant documentation. Reconnections: Only the owner of the property can apply for reconnections, not the tenant. Please make sure to bring the following documentation with: a copy of the rates account for the property the property owner’s ID or a certified […]

The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), No. 2 of 2000 gives effect to the public’s right to information from public and private bodies as contained in section 32 of the Constitution of South Africa, and to advance an increasing focus on the development of good corporate governance. This PAIA manual has been compiled […]

Do you need a business/trade licence? Legislation (The Business Act no 71 of 1991) requires that certain types of businesses need to have a valid business / trade licence before the business starts to operate. Licences can be acquired from the Municipality and they can advise you on application procedures and the various health and […]

All informal traders who operate in the greater Knysna area need to be registered and be in possession of a trader permit issued by the Economic Development Department at the Knysna Municipality. This includes anyone trading on sidewalks, in containers, spaza shops, public open areas, etc. You can apply for a permit in a specific […]

Section 15 of Chapter 4 of the Knysna Municipality Rules of Order for Internal Arrangements By-law makes provision for members of the public to attend Council meetings. Section 15. Attendance of members of public stipulates as follows: The Speaker must take reasonable steps to regulate public access to, and public conduct at meetings; The Speaker […]

In terms of Council’s policy qualifying households (i.e. households within a certain income bracket) may apply for rebates on rates and service charges. Council annually determines the qualifying income levels. Click here to download: Indigent Application Form Click here to download: Senior Citizen Rebates Application Form To qualify for the rebates: The applicant must be […]