The Greater Oudtshoorn area is nestled at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains in the heart of the Little Karoo region, Western Cape, South Africa. It is defined as a semi-desert area with a unique and sensitive natural environment. It was once the indigenous home of the Koi-San people and the rock paintings on the walls of the caves in the surrounding area sends a message that survival in this area requires respect for the natural environment. Municipal Services Human Settlements Corporate Services Technical Services Community Services Financial Services Vision: A strong and caring Municipality that strives to improve the quality of life of all our citizens in a sustainable manner. Mission: To provide a better service, improve lives of the people, Oudtshoorn Municipality embarked on a process of establishing a long term strategic vision to guide municipal and community decisions in achieving economic growth and regeneration of previous disadvantaged areas in all wards. The town stands at a threshold of economic growth and challenges in equal measure. In order to deal with these challenges a farsighted investment plan were developed to pave the way forward in order to achieve meaningful impact. The municipality facilitated a process to develop a long term vision statement till the year 2030. The Municipal Manager is the head of the municipal administration and accountable for the overall performance of the Municipality's administration. Other roles and responsibility of the Municipal Manager includes being the accounting officer for the purposes of financial management and accountability.