POSITION: MANAGER: WASTE MANAGEMENT

Closing Date: 23 March 2018
Salary: (T16) R 448 390.22 – R 582 046.62 PER ANNUM + MUNICIPAL BENEFITS

POSITION: MANAGER: WASTE MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIVISION: WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
BASIC SALARY: (T16) R 448 390.22 – R 582 046.62 PER ANNUM + MUNICIPAL BENEFITS
BENEFITS: TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE + CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE

REF NO.: NOTICE 57/2018

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Waste Management NQF7 ●Relevant 6 years’ experience at a Local Government environment. ● Compliance with the Municipal Minimum Competency Level, will be an added advantage

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS: ●Valid Drivers’ License ● Computer literacy (MS Office applications) ●Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ● Analytical skills High level of responsibility ● Ability to give attention to detail ●Good understanding of risk and performance management ● Excellent presentation and project management skills ●Willingness to work after normal working hours, and during emergencies

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: ●Plan, develop and implement the Waste Management Strategy of the Municipality● Render comprehensive customer focused waste collection and street cleaning services to ensure a clean and healthy environment ●Manage and control the operations and maintenance of a weighbridge and transfer station site● Research and presents educational programs and approaches aimed at maintaining solid waste management, recycling, waste minimization and environmental awareness ●Manage, monitor and control the budget of the Section● Liaise and communicate with relevant inter-governmental stakeholders and complies to applicable legislation ● Adhere to Supply Chain Management policies● Render management and line function administrative support services ●Manage and controls the key performance indicator’s and outcomes of personnel within the Waste Management Section ● Keeping abreast of current developments, legislative changes, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession.

Work related enquiries can be directed to Head of Department: Mr D Friedman or on tell: 044 – 501 3000.

For general enquiries contact Mr. Henry van Rooyen or Ms Elaine Sipingo on telephone no: 044 501 3051/3081.

Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.

Application forms are available on the Bitou website (www.bitou.gov.za). A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be posted /hand delivered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

1. ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
2. No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
3. Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
4. Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Are

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.

J DOUGLAS
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER