Senior Site Supervisor

Wasteplan; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Supervisor to act as a key link between management and staff in Cape Town. The role involves staff management, overseeing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering regular performance reports. Applicants must have a Matric certificate and at least one year of supervisory experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience required.
• Valid driving license and clear criminal record necessary.

Responsibilities

• Advise Senior Contract Manager on staffing needs and replacements.
• Conduct weekly meetings with staff to get feedback.
• Ensure that all staff work as productively as possible.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of waste material streams

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Job Summary

Act as a link between management and the staff members on site. Ensure a productive workflow by establishing work planning and monitoring staff performance.

Responsibilities

Staff supervision

• Advise Senior Contract Manager on staffing needs and replacements
• Set out daily tasks for staff
• Recommend shifts and revise schedules if needed
• Conduct weekly meetings with staff to get weekly feedback

SHEQ

Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping standards inside and outside the waste area

Report all incidents, spills and near misses

Ensure that spills are cleaned up

Ensure that the staff wear the correct PPE

Reports

Daily attendance register report

Daily shift report

Provide a report on all baled material within the different waste streams daily

Monthly production (bale count) report

Monthly production report for Sorters

Production

Ensure that all staff work as productively as possible

Book daily collections on the collections app

Implement and supervise the workflow, reporting procedures and systems

Identify cost reductions to increase productivity

Coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures

Ensure a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment and resources

Ensure that no load is loaded without the PO number provided by the Senior Contract Manager

Monitor and supervise all processes regarding the collection or delivering of material, such as number of bales and value of load

Monitor the average weight of all baled material

Monitor the weights of the cages collected from sites on a daily basis

Report any challenges with collections to the Senior Contract Manager

Equipment and maintenance

Report breakdowns to the Senior Contract Manager

Follow up on repairs to be done on the equipment

Ensure that everyone halts using the baler if a technical issue arises

No tools or foreign objects must be placed close to the conveyer

Ensure that the shift does not start bailing until the baler and conveyer are cleaned according to the checklist

Requirements

Minimum Matric / grade 12

Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience is required

Valid driving license

Excellent knowledge of different waste material streams

Clear criminal record

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Only Applicants considered for the role will be contacted.

Closing date : 19th June 2025

Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process.