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Solid Waste and Cleansing
Overview
Witzenberg Municipality renders a refuse removal service to our residents for garden and domestic refuse removal. We are also committed towards offering cleansing services to public services such as public toilets and central business districts. We also perform after hours cleansing of our main centres with high volume thoroughfares. Witzenberg Municipality can provide cleansing services to public events at an affordable rate. We are committed to maintaining our town, educating the public and protecting the health of our residents through responsible management of our solid waste resources.
Who we are:
Building Control and Spatial Planning
Director: Technical Services: Jaco Steyn
Tel: 023 492 0177
Email: jsteyn@witzenberg.gov.za
Patricia Claasen – Manager: Solid Waste and Cleansing
Tel: 023 492 0178
Email: pclaasen@witzenberg.gov.za
Where to find us
Physical address
Technical Services
Solid Waste and Cleansing
c/o Lyell Street and Voortrekker Street, Ceres, 6835
Postal address
P O Box 44, Ceres, 6835
Human Settlements
Seon Swartz – Director: Community Services
Tel: 023 3161854
Email: seon@witzenberg.gov.za
Charlotte Mackenzie – Manager: Housing
Tel: 023 492 0178
Email: charlotte@witzenberg.gov.za
Where to find us
Physical address
Community Services
Housing
c/o Lyell Street and Voortrekker Street, Ceres, 6835
Postal address
P O Box 44, Ceres, 6835
Environment and Amenities
Seon Swartz – Director: Community Services
Tel: 023 3161854
Email: seon@witzenberg.gov.za
Heloise Truter – Manager: Environment & Amenities
Tel: 023 3161854
Email: heloise@witzenberg.gov.za
Where to find us
Physical address
Community Services
Environment & Amenities
Pine Forest Resort, Carson Street, Ceres, 6835
Postal address
P O Box 44, Ceres, 6835
Kindly relay queries, booking of public halls and facilities, faults, complaints or compliments to us via email on admin@witzenberg.gov.za or via switchboard on (023) 316 1854 from 08h00 until 17h00 on Mondays to Thursday and 08h00 until 16h00 on Fridays.
Should you have an emergency or fault to report, please contact the Witzenberg Municipality Control Centre on (023) 492 0181 / 2 (24 hours).
Last published 21 October 2025Community Services
Overview
Witzenberg Municipal offers support to the community in the event of emergency as well as aims to create an environment which supports, local economic develop, entrepreneurship, skills development and socio-economic development.
Who we are:
Seon Swartz – Director: Community Services
Tel: 023 3161854
Email: seon@witzenberg.gov.za
Charlotte Mackenzie - Manager: Housing
Tel: 023 492 0178
Email: charlotte@witzenberg.gov.za
Annelize Lambrecht-Vertue - Manager: Fire and Disaster Services
Tel: 023 492 0180
Email: annelize@witzenberg.gov.za
Riaan Fick – Manager: Local Economic Development
Tel: 023 3161854
Email: riaan@witzenberg.gov.za
Ryno Africa – Acting Manager: Resorts
Tel: 023 492 0183 / 4
Email: ryno@witzenberg.gov.za
Heloise Truter – Manager; Environment & Amenities
Tel: 023 3161854
Email: heloise@witzenberg.gov.za
Our key performance areas include:
Support to and creating the opportunities for the following services and facilities:
- Fire Services
- Emergency and Disaster Management
- Social and Welfare Development Services
- Daycare facilities
- Aged care
- Youth development
- Disaster support and alleviation
- Overnight shelter
- Municipal facilities
- Parks and recreation
- Community halls
- Library Services
- Cemeteries
- Sports fields and swimming pools
- Resorts
- Local Economic Development
- Non-profit organisations
- Socio-Economic Development
- Environmental Management
- Local Development
- Museums
- Public transport
Where to find us
Physical address
Community Services
50 Voortrekker Street, Ceres, 6835
Postal address
P O Box 44, Ceres, 6835
Contact us should you want to report a fault, have queries, complaints, compliments or suggestions on admin@witzenberg.gov.za or via our switchboard on 023 316 1854.
Last published 26 May 2025Water and Sewerage
Overview
Witzenberg Municipality pride ourselves on our waste water treatment and drinking water quality measures. As part of our brand, we are constantly striving to improve our service delivery to the public and ensuring that we offer water which is safe for our residents as well as the environment. We also strive to offer support services with the maintenance and expansion of our bulkwater systems and reticulation to the public as well as local businesses and industries.
Who we are:
Director: Technical Services: Jaco Steyn
Tel: 023 492 0177
Email: jsteyn@witzenberg.gov.za
Nathan Jacobs – Manager: Water & Sewerage
Tel: 023 492 0178
Email: Nathan@witzenberg.gov.za
Our key performance areas include:
- Sewerage: Main Pipes and Pump Stations
- Sewerage: Water Pollution Control
- Water : Main Pipes, Reservoirs and Pump Stations
- Water Purification
- Planning and Project Management
Where to find us
Physical address
Technical Services
Water & Sewerage
c/o Lyell and Voortrekker Street, Ceres, 6835
Postal address
P O Box 44, Ceres, 6835
Kindly report a blocked sewer, a burst water main, a leaking pipe, a taste complaint or potholes, immediately to the Witzenberg Municipality Control Centre on (023) 492 0181 / 2 (24 hours).
Contact us should you want to report a fault, have queries, complaints, compliments or suggestions on admin@witzenberg.gov.za.
Follow the link for Blue Drop information: https://www.dwa.gov.za/dir_ws/DWQR/
Follow the link for Green Drop information: https://www.dwa.gov.za/Dir_WS/GDS/
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Electricity
Overview
Witzenberg Municipality aims to offer electrification support where necessary, and within our area of management.
Who we are:
Director: Technical Services : Jaco Steyn
Tel: 023 492 0177
Email:
Senior Manager: Electrotechnical Services: Vacant
Tel: 023 492 0178
Email:
Key performance areas:
- Maintenance of electrical assets, infrastructure and equipment.
- Management of service interruptions.
- Monitoring and management of subsidised housing connected to the public distribution network.
- Management and recording of electrical losses and enforcement of remedial losses.
Where to find us
Physical address
Technical Services
Electrical Services
c/o Lyell and Voortrekker Street, Ceres, 6835
Postal address
P O Box 44, Ceres, 6835
Kindly report an electrical fault with street lighting, electrical interruptions and sparks by high voltage lines immediately to the Witzenberg Municipality Control Centre on (023) 492 0181 / 2 (24 hours).
Contact us should you want to report a fault, have queries, complaints, compliments or suggestions on admin@witzenberg.gov.za.
Where to buy pre-paid electricity:
| Vendors | Address | Town | Tel |
| Pick n Pay Ceres | Voortrekker Road | Ceres | (023) 316 1345 |
| Friendly Wolseley | 21 Eeufees Weg | Wolseley | (023) 231 0580 |
| Tulbagh Spar | 66 Van Der Stel Street | Tulbagh | (023) 230 0122 |
| Ceres Spar | Voortrekker Road | Ceres | (023) 316 2226 |
| Mega Traders | 6512 Jacaranda Street | Bella Vista | (023) 315 6998 |
| Tulbagh Shell | 13 Van Der Stal Street | Tulbagh | (023) 230 1046 |
| Tulbagh Superette | 32 Van Der Stal Street | Tulbagh | (023) 230 2929 |
| Les Vos Fisheries | Cnr of Vos & Orange Street | Ceres | (023) 312 1676 |
| OK Value Ceres | 40 Vos Street | Ceres | (023) 312 3108 |
| Zannies Shop | 13 Friesland Street, Bella Vista | Bella-Vista | |
| Sass Corner | 245 Populier weg, Bella-Vista | Bella-Vista | |
| Joey's Mobile | 19 Swarthout Street, Bella-Vista | Bella-Vista | |
| David's Mobiele Winkel | 58 Tulp Straat, Bella Vista | Bella-Vista | (023) 312 3108 |
| Shoprite Ceres | Ceres | ||
| U-Save Tulbagh | Tulbagh | ||
| U-Save Wolseley | Wolseley | ||
| Sunshine Superette | 50 Orange Street | Ceres | (023) 312 3108 |
| Doeppies Mobile | 11 St.Luke Street | Ceres | (023) 312 3700 |
| Starlight Café | 1, 5 th Avenue, Tulbagh | Tulbagh | |
| Tulbagh Superette | 32 Van Der Stel Street | Tulbagh | |
| Laxima Fruits | 11 Belvina Street | Wolseley | (023) 231 1354 |
| New Look Cash & Carry | 56 4th Avenue | Tulbagh | |
| Oppie Hoek | 15 Church Street | Wolseley | |
| Yassin Mini market | 21 Gousblom Street | Wolseley | |
| Montana Sunrise Cash Store | 36 Dawida Street | Wolseley | |
| Zakhumi Cash Store | 1 Chris Hani Street | Ceres | |
| Eyethu Store | Tulbagh | Tulbagh |
Last published 21 October 2025