Operations Supervisor | Mooi Nooi

Interwaste (Pty) Ltd; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth and development

A supportive and inclusive workplace

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

A leading waste management company in South Africa seeks an Operations Supervisor to manage waste operations at the Mooi Nooi branch. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing staff, and maintaining high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in a similar role and must possess strong communication skills. Apply now to contribute to our mission of sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Candidates must comply with health and safety standards.
• Effective communication skills needed for personnel matters.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and SOPs; ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations per contract SLA.
• Conduct staff inspections to ensure high-quality work.
• Maintain discipline using the Company's code and procedures.
• Ensure SOPs are implemented and controls are consistently managed.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to client in agreed format.

Skills

Hazardous chemicals handling

Staff management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 [Std10] or Equivalent

Tools

Operations software

Asset management

Job description

Interwaste, a leader in waste management solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our team at the Mooi Nooi branch.

With a commitment to sustainability, innovation and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

Manage the entire waste management operation according to the contract SLA, client scope of work and work specification, whilst adhering and in total compliance of the company's standards and policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONS

• Responsible for all staff and equipment on-site and ensure that the team.
• Daily inspections to ensure that the standard of work of employees is of the highest standard as per the contract specification.
• To ensure that attendance is checked daily at the beginning of each shift, ensuring labour allocation is correct and address any changes - act upon absenteeism and arrange for replacement.
• To ensure the correct number of staff are placed on every shift - in line with contract SLA.
• Manage the overtime of all staff.
• Comply with all client policies.
• Ensure that all agreed standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and controls are implemented and managed consistently and diligently.
• Compile service and collection schedules.
• To ensure adequate control over all equipment in accordance with the company's asset control policies and procedures and be totally responsible and accountable for all the company's vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Ensure that all plant and equipment are in good working order and legally compliant.
• Manage all recyclable off-takes and ensure that regular audits are conducted to ensure legal compliance.
• Manage the storage area and ensure that all waste received in the area is correctly handled, contained, labelled and scheduled for AFR, Beneficiation, or disposal in accordance with the SOP’s and prescribed legislation.
• Attends agreed meetings with Clients on a regular and on-going basis.
• Ensure that Accurate Detailed Reports are produced and presented in the agreed format on the given due date as required by the Client.
• Report back to Interwaste Depot Manger on a weekly basis regarding waste collections and recycling targets.
• Manage all campaign statistics and reports.
• Manage all data capturing and paperwork for invoicing.
• Liaising with Interwaste Depot Manager for supplies and Hazardous Waste collections.
• Manage Safe Disposal Certificates.
• To ensure constant customer satisfaction and good client contact and communication on a daily basis.
• To promptly attend to daily messages and complaints.
• General office administration and communication.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Compliance with all health & safety requirements in line with the company's OHS policies & procedures.
• Work within the ISO14000 framework and other required by the Client.
• Ensure all SHEQ policies and requirements are upheld and met.
• Ensure SHEQ site file is implemented and maintained.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

• To be responsible for maintaining discipline by using the Company's disciplinary code and procedures, as well as attending to grievances.
• To be responsible for all engagements, pay rate changes, dismissals and ensuring that the necessary documents.
• To ensure that wage input is checked and signed off and are submitted monthly to the head of operations manager for authorization every month. The frequency of the submission of the wage schedules may alter at any time and this new frequency must then be followed.
• Ensure that all staff members are adequately trained as per the SLA and OSHA requirements.

COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK

• Ensure all your superiors are notified in a timely manner regarding aspects of your areas as deemed necessary by them.
• Deal with personnel matters such as reporting incidents, customer complaints, requesting new employees, extension of contracts and terminations to your manager.
• Ensure your manager is informed off all staff related matters that will affect the organisation in a dire manner immediately (e.g. IR).

FINANCE

• Manage stock, e.g. complete requisitions for orders, know what stock is available; plan in advance to replace stock.
• Reduce cost, lead time, waste and accidents.
• Regulate staff costs.
• No exceeding of labour budget to take place without the manager's authority and the necessary variation instruction raised.

MENTORSHIP AND SKILLS TRANSFERENCE

• Ensure all subordinates and colleagues are up-skilled and and ensure transference of skills through mentorship and coaching.
• Provide training and guidance for new employees and ensure they are assisted.

ADHOC

• Any other reasonable adhoc duty as required or requested by management.
• It should be noted that individuals may need to expand their roles / scope to cover the work load of other employees in times of high workloads or individuals whom may be absent from work. This is the sole discretion of management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Hazardous chemicals and their proper handling and usage.
• Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to wastewater treatment and disposal.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of laboratory sampling, testing and interpretation.
• Purchasing practices and budget control.
• Computer operations and waste treatment plant operations software.
• Basic accounting principles and practices.
• Accepted safety practices and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 [Std10] or Equivalent
• 2 - 3 Years experience in a similar role

Who We Are

Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We are Southern Africa’s leading waste management company, committed to the sustainable preservation of the environment. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our mission!

Candidates must apply via LinkedIn and submit their resumes for consideration. As an equal opportunity employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not hear back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re‑submit. Interwaste subscribes to the principles of employment equity.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative and Finance

Industries

• Environmental Services and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services