Manager: Integrated Waste Management at Knysna Municipality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or equivalent related to Solid Waste Management
• 8 Years Relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years at supervisory level
• Registered with relevant professional body
• Peace Officer Certificate
• Valid Code EB Driver’s License
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Compliance with the Municipal Minimum Competencies (MMC) or require same in terms of the exemption within 18 Months from date of appointment.
• Proficiency in English and, at least, one other local Western Cape Language

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage, control and coordinate the operations of Integrated Waste Management services of the Knysna Municipality
• Managing and coordinating the elimination of waste by reducing the amount of waste produced in society and helping to eliminate the generation of harmful and persistent waste. (Waste Recycling)
• Managing and coordinating public awareness creation with regard to waste minimisation and recycling campaigns and general waste management
• Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations
• Manage Financial aspects of the Waste Management Division
• Management of Human Resources in the Division line with municipal policies and procedure as well as legislation
• Management of general administration of the division
• Monthly reporting by Division in compliance with various legislation
• Adhering to all safety and health practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis
• Co-ordinate specific waste management education and awareness initiatives associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality
• Provides operational budget, project management and Administration systems, processes and services
• Ensure a clean and healthy environment, through inspections related to illegal dumping in residential areas, open spaces and public facilities

CLOSING DATE: 6 MARCH 2026