Superintendent: Refuse at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Secondary education.
• Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications.
• Peace Officer’s Certificate will be an added advantage.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Three to four years’ relevant work experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Calm, well-tempered and able to deal with difficult people.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Special conditions associated with the position:
• Communication/negotiation/supervisory skills.
• Must be physically fit and able-bodied.
• Ability to bend, lift heavy objects and climb ladders and fences into pits.
• Ability to operate in varying temperatures and environments with severe odours, tannery, sewerage drains, landfill sites, exhumations, etc.
• Required to work outside of normal working hours and standby duties as and when required.
• Basic report-writing skills.
• The physical attributes associated with this post necessitate that the incumbent is physically fit and able-bodied to perform the relevant functions, and as such, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit themselves to the Municipal Medical Doctor to be medically examined as part of the selection process.

Job purpose:

• Performing tasks/activities associated with the collection, storage and disposal of domestic/garden/trade refuse in a designated district through performance of specific operational functions, community education and awareness campaigns, performance of supervisory and administrative functions supporting accomplishment of service delivery objectives encapsulated in the Integrated Development Plan.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.