DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LANDFILL SITES AND TRANSFER STATIONS

DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT

Division: Waste Management Services

Section: Landfills and Transfer Station Management 

Location: Landfill sites and transfer stations

Re-advertisement

Reference number

AEMA237-2026

Position

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LANDFILL SITES AND TRANSFER STATIONS

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T17

Scale

R791 352,00 – R1 099 056,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R1 178 103,00 – R1 569 752,00 per annum

Job purpose

To oversee the operations of waste disposal sites (active and closed), to manage projects linked to landfills and to control the associated budget

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Civil Engineering with specialty in Environmental Engineering or in a study field related to the position

At least eight years’ relevant working experience in waste management

Managerial experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Technical skills in landfill operations and management; ability to work well under pressure; strategic management skills; good verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; financial management skills; good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills; display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises; ability to stay focused on tasks; energetic; persistence; reliability; ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and influence others effectively

Primary functions

Compile reports to Council on waste disposal

Deal with complaints and queries

Conduct contract and consultant supervision

Supervise personnel

Conduct strategic planning of operations at landfill sites and transfer stations

Ensure availability and efficiency of resources to ensure efficient waste disposal service delivery

Conduct routine monitoring inspections to ensure that operations at landfill sites and transfer stations are in line with permit conditions and other relevant regulatory framework

Conduct long-term planning for the development of future waste disposal facilities

Determine and evaluate priorities for cell development and upgrading of waste disposal infrastructure to meet the demand for waste disposal

Initiate and support waste-to-energy initiatives

Manage operational and capital budget projects for all waste disposal facilities

Coordinate contract management of various consultants and contractors appointed within the section

Liaise with national departments, provincial departments and other stakeholders on matters relating to operations and compliance of waste disposal facilities

Liaise with interested and affected parties on matters concerning operations and management of waste disposal facilities

Carry out general administrative functions relating to the section

Ensure that requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) are implemented at waste disposal facilities

SAP

S70021380

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

Linky Mpshane (012 358 5695)