Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality·Limpopo, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 16, 2026
R741, 781.00 - R855,181.00 PA. (Excluding Benefits where applicable)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
A relevant tertiary Qualification preferably a B. Tech Degree in Environmental Management or Environment health.
Registration with Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) with EAPASA will
be an added advantage.
Driver Licence
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SCOPE OF WORK (KPA)
8 years or more relevant experience required
Minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience
CORE KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Comprehensive knowledge of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and national minimum standards for refuse collection and landfilloperations.
Familiarity with the technical requiréments of landfill engineering, including leachate control, cell management, and strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Sound operational understanding of specialized municipal fleet mechanics (refuse trucks, compactors, skip loaders).
Good understanding of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Integrated
Development Plan (IDP), and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) frameworks.
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 and applicable national, provincial and local regulations and by-laws; All relevant labour Law
SCOPE OF WORK (responsibilities):
Collection Services: Manage, plan, and coordinate the refuse collection service in municipal areas; monitor missed refuse collections and swiftly implement corrective measures.
Logistical Scheduling: Coordinate the collection of refuse schedules, routing, and designated service areas for optimal efficiency.
Disposal & Infrastructure Management: Manage waste disposal and landfill management operations, ensuring all municipal waste is disposed of at an authorized, legally licensed facility.
Compliance Monitoring: Monitor landfill site operations and maintain strict adherence to environmental authorizations and regulatory standards.
Public Awareness: Coordinate and drive environmental awareness campaigns to prevent illegal dumping and combat the uncontrolled disposal of waste.
Data & Records Management: Manage the accurate record-keeping of all waste received, processed, and disposed of within municipal facilities.
Health & Safety: Enforce and comply with all applicable Health and Safety
Regulations to ensure a safe workspace for field staff.
Strategic & Financial Planning: Develop the departmental operational plan (SDBIP) and compile the IDP budget for the waste management service division.
Budgetary Control: Monitor, control, and report on expenditure against the approved annual operational and capital budget.
Human Resource Development: Coordinate, develop, and review the Individual Performance Management Development System (IPMDS) for all subordinate staff.