Landfill Site: Supervisor _ MN3943/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12.-Technical qualification in waste management and/or Environmental management will be an added advantage. – Valid Driver’s License, Public Drivers Permit (PDP) will be an added advantage. - Communication and interpersonal skills. - Skills and competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, communication, problem solving skills and attention to detail, Conflict and stress management skills, Negotiation skills. - A hard-working self-disciplined person. - Two (02) to Three (03) years relevant experience in waste management or environmental within Local Government Authority.

DUTIES

-Responsible for the landfill site’s quality, safety and general maintenance. Responsible for daily operations and oversights. Responsible for planning and coordinating the deployment of heavy equipment and personnel to optimize operational efficiency. Supervise the maintenance of landfill infrastructure, including access roads, drainage systems, leachates, collection systems and gas management systems. Coordinates with the maintenance department for equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections. -Assists landfill operators to manage site according to the requirements stipulated by DWAF in precautions and quantity control principles of the landfill sites. -Supervision of the labourer team to ensure that the landfill site is managed in a proper and safe manner. Conduct regular safety briefings, site inspections and ensure all staff wear appropriate PPE. Ensuring all landfill operations comply with. NEMA and NEMWA and its associated regulations. Responsible for training staff on site to identify and report prohibited or hazardous waste streams that are not permitted at the landfill. Implement procedures for responding to environmental incidents such as spills, fires and any safety emergencies. Develop and manage work schedules for landfill staff, including allocation of duties and management of overtime. Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address any performance issues. Coordinate the work of external contractors operating on the landfill site. Prepare regular reports for management on landfill performance, compliance status and any deviations or incidents. - Interacts with the public and clients addressing inquiries and complaints in a professional and courteous manner. -Perform any other Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY          R 274 380.00 – R 313 416.00 p.a.  (Level 08 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                                                                Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 439 507.40 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 07 JULY 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435,7557,7569,7432. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.