Bitou Municipality department of Engineering Services has several available opportunities for unemployed local youth with qualifications in the following fields: 

• Artisan: Plumbers 

• Artisan Assistant: Plumbers 

• Electricians 

• Artisan / Fitter Electrician 

• Assistant Artisan / Fitter Electrician 

• Assistant Electrician 

Dear Residents, 

This notification informs you of the official waste and recycling collection schedule for the year, with daily collections starting at 07h00. 

Any changes to these schedules will be communicated via our various channels. 

Should you require any additional information, please call the Bitou Customer Care Section toll-free at 0800212797 or use the alternative numbers provided on the poster. 

Notice is hereby given that the Kurland Community Hall is closed with immediate effect, due to the extent of ceiling repair work to be undertaken, the estimated time of restoration is projected to be at least 6 weeks. 

The Municipality appeals to all members of the public to refrain from any activity. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for understanding. 

MR. MBULELO MEMANI 

MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

Bitou Local Municipality

NOTICE OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, 27 JANUARY 2025, AT 09H00 IN THE BITOU MUNICIPALITY’S COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IN SEWELL STREETBITOU MUNICIPALITY (WC047) 

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 29 A of Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, No 117 of 1998 (Act 117 of 1998) that the Special Council meeting of the Bitou Municipality is scheduled for Monday, 27 January 2025 at 09h00 in the Bitou Council Chambers. 

NOTICE OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, 27 JANUARY 2025, AT 09H00 IN THE BITOU MUNICIPALITY’S COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IN SEWELL STREETBITOU MUNICIPALITY (WC047)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 29 A of Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, No 117 of 1998 (Act 117 of 1998) that the Special Council meeting of the Bitou Municipality is scheduled for Monday, 27 January 2025 at 09h00 in the Bitou Council Chambers.

Public Meetings for SANRAL Project in Bitou Municipality

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) is pleased to announce the commencement of the project in the Bitou Municipality, The Periodic maintenance of national route 2 section 8 from Nature’s Valley (km 79.75) to Bloukrans River (km 97.30). As part of our commitment to transparency and community involvement, SANRAL previously held a community meeting to discuss project details, employment opportunities, and our operational procedures.

Thesen Island 

One opportunity exists for an operator to run a Tour Guiding opportunity on the Knysna Estuary within the Garden Route National Park. The opportunity is from April 2026 – March 2028. 

Scope of Tour guide offerings: 

- Guided walks along the Knysna estuary 

- The conduction of Environmental Education presentations 

- Vessel Tours 

Interested operators should apply and include the following in their submission: 

• Relevant Business profile / Business Plan 

In terms of Council Resolution C/1/284/01/25, applications are hereby invited for persons with suitable skills and qualifications to serve as members of the Bitou Municipality's audit committee in terms of Section 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (No. 56 of 2003).  This committee will also serve as the Performance Management Committee and other functions might be allocated to the committee. 

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) requires the services of a Project Liaison Officer (PLO) for the Construction phase on the following contract: 

CONTRACT SANRAL N002-080-2019/2: PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 SECTION 8 FROM NATURE’S VALLEY (KM 79.75) TO BLOUKRANS RIVER (KM 97.30) 

Salary: Will be in line with SANRAL’s guidelines, to be confirmed with the successful candidate.