MRF Supervisor: Lead Recycling Operations & Efficiency

Wastemart; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Mart (Pty) Ltd is seeking a hands-on Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Supervisor in Cape Town to lead daily operations and drive improvements. You will oversee a small team responsible for sorting, baling, and dispatching recyclable materials, with a focus on quality, efficiency and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for recycling, and the ability to sustain high performance across production activities while maintaining strict health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ supervisory experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, warehouse or production.
• Forklift licence will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with production reporting

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of the MRF.
• Lead and manage a team including 4 Sorters/Pickers, 2 Bulk Bag Operators, 2 Baler Operators, 1 Forklift Driver.
• Ensure all recyclable materials are correctly identified and sorted.
• Identify contaminated, mixed or unacceptable materials before weighing and baling.
• Maintain high-quality standards for all outgoing recyclable products.
• Plan and manage the daily and weekly baling schedule.
• Coordinate and book outbound loads with customers.
• Monitor stock levels and inventory control.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment.
• Ensure equipment is inspected and maintained; report faults.
• Improve productivity, efficiency and recovery rates.
• Develop new ideas to improve performance and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Initiative & innovation

Staff development

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Waste Mart (Pty) Ltd is seeking a hands-on Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Supervisor in Cape Town to lead daily operations and drive improvements. You will oversee a small team responsible for sorting, baling, and dispatching recyclable materials, with a focus on quality, efficiency and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for recycling, and the ability to sustain high performance across production activities while maintaining strict health and safety standards.