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.
• Manage operational budget

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

Documents Required

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications (letter) accompanied by detailed CVs as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.