Manager: Waste Management at The University of Zululand

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Managing and supervising staff, managing budgets and supplies, ensuring quality and safety standards, and performing both hands-on and administrative tasks related to site maintenance and hygiene.
• Staff supervision, equipment management, and enforcing health and safety regulations for both cleaning and gardening operations.
• Coordinate daily cleaning and gardening schedules and tasks to ensure all areas are properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene standards relevant to both
• cleaning and gardening work.
• Oversee the budget for cleaning and gardening services, which may include managing expenses for supplies and equipment.
• Develop and implement an Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP).
• Ensure full compliance with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act,
• NEMA, and all applicable regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 is essential
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Waste Management,
• Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field.
• A postgraduate qualification (Honours/Master’s) will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification (e.g., IWMSA, ISO 14001, SAMTRAC, waste classification training at NQF Level 6 or higher) is desirable.
• Experience in cleaning operations and a strong understanding of hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of gardening techniques and landscape maintenance.