DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WASTE MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT

Division: Waste Management Services

Section: Regional Operations

Location: Region 1

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Reference number

AEMA235-2026

Position

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WASTE MANAGEMENT

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 plan, manage and oversee the effective, sustainable and compliant delivery of municipal waste management services by translating municipal strategies and policies into operational programmes, ensuring environmental compliance, optimal resource use and improved service delivery to communities

Appointment requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Environmental Management, Environmental Health 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 

Strategic management skills; business management skills; good verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; financial management skills; good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills

Primary function

Ensure that the provision of waste management services (kerbside collections, street cleansing, bulk collection services, illegal dumping removal, waste minimisation and recycling programme) is implemented and in line with the applicable service standards

Ensure the development of waste management plans and route planning for refuse collection, street cleansing and illegal dumping removal services that are aligned with operational needs and demands and that take place in harmony with city developments

Manage and control resources allocated to the section (human, waste collection vehicles, assets, working tools, etc)

Ensure stakeholder engagement and management to unblock shortcomings in service delivery

Develop an internal control system encompassing legislation, policies, procedures and people to address risks identified in the section

Monitor and ensure performance of set service delivery targets in line with the departmental business plan and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan scorecard

Monitor and control income and expenditure to ensure compliance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003)

Ensure that skills development and training are implemented as per the priorities of the workplace skills plan and report

Ensure that grievances are addressed within the stipulated regulatory framework 

Ensure that legal compliance, litigation and labour prosecution are managed within the section

Ensure the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) requirements in the section 

SAP

S70025697

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

Linky Mpshane (012 358 5695)