SENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER: Cleansing – Operational Programmes Management Unit ● REF NO: UWM 44/25

City of Cape Town; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,071,000 - 1,454,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal local authority in South Africa is seeking an experienced professional for the Urban Waste Management division. The candidate will manage projects within the Waste Services, focusing on cleansing operations. Applicants should have a related degree and substantial experience in project management and waste management. This full-time role is situated in Cape Town and offers an annual salary range of R1 071 429 – R1 453 653.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years’ experience in projects and programmes management.
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in Waste Management environment.
• Valid Code B or EB driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle and financial resources.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Draft reports and letters for project information.

Skills

Project Management

Operations Management

Environmental Management

Computer Literacy - MS Applications & SAP

Leadership and Communication

Education

Relevant Degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Urban Waste Management ● Waste Services: Cleansing Operational Programmes Management Unit

TCOE SALARY: R1 071 429 – R1 453 653 PER ANNUM ● LOCATION Cape Town, Civic Centre

Requirements

A relevant Degree in Project Management, Operations

Management, Business Management or Environmental

Management

A minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in projects and

programmes management related environment at an

appropriate level

2 – 5 years’ experience in Waste Management environment is

an essential requirement

Computer Literacy – MS Applications & SAP

A valid Code B or EB driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas:

Applies a substantial body of professional knowledge within

a discipline or a specialised functional area.

Initiation of projects and programmes through the application

of strategic and operational planning guidelines

Drafting of project and programmes specifications and

commenting on draft documents regarding the entire

Cleansing Branch projects and programmes.

Undertaking and administration of the entire projects and

programmes lifecycle.

Chairing/Chairperson of the relevant Cleansing Branch

committees that deal with the implementation of projects and

programmes from time to time.

Implementation of a range of major and minor projects and

programmes for Waste Services: Cleansing.

Reviewing of the Cleansing Branch projects and programmes

specifications and standards and make recommendations

of new standards in order to keep with new technology and

innovations.

Undertake accurate and responsible financial and other

resource utilisation to execute required projects.

Communicating with the internal Finance Department

of Urban Waste Management for the requests of the budget

adjustments and additional funding requests on current and

new projects.

Co-ordinating and facilitating meetings with management

internal and external stakeholders and fellow professionals.

Drafting letters and reports to give information and resolve

more complex queries or problems on projects and

programmes.

Analysing statistical data and formulating recommendations

for line management consideration.

Undertaking significant research in relation to solid waste

management focusing on the cleansing aspects.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.

Closing date: 01 August 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.