Waste Manager at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12
• Degree (B.Sc or B-Tech) in Environmental Management or Environmental Science.
• Minimum of seven (7) years post-qualification experience in Waste Management, with at least two (2) years at the supervisory/ line management level.
• Experience in the application of environmental and OHS laws, policies and strategies.
• Valid Code 08 (B) driver’s licence.

Knowledge of

• Understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation and international best practices within a Protected Area.
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.
• Proven experience with management of waste operations, compliance; monitoring, auditing and reporting;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) (English).
• Good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Good team-working; networking and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

Operational Planning and Management

• Set key performance goals and align operational plans with the strategic objectives of SANParks.
• Ensure financial, operational, and environmental targets are met.
• Manage operations and maintenance of waste management sites to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage operational performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure that waste operations comply with relevant legislation including SANParks Policies, SOPs and guidelines.
• Undertake audits at waste sites to solicit compliance.
• Manage upgrade, refurbishment and replacement of waste management infrastructure and equipment.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all operations comply with environmental legislation, such as NEMWA.
• Report waste volumes generated and recovered on the legislated system such as SAWIC.
• Develop initiatives to minimize, reduce and recover waste in the KNP.
• Promote sustainable waste practices in KNP.
• Implement, monitor and report on waste management programmes.

Occupational, Health and Safety

• Ensure that all operations comply with the Occupational, Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Participate in SHE Committee meetings and audits.

Financial Management

• Manage operational budget.
• Asset management as per SANParks Policies and SOPs.
• Manage contracts and MoUs/MoAs.

Human Resource Management

• Management of Staff and administration
• Plan for internal and external training of staff