Senior Solid Waste Design Lead — Landfill & Gas Systems

Milton Resourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Resourcing is seeking a Senior Solid Waste Management Engineer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in solid waste engineering and a strong background in landfill design and environmental compliance. You will provide technical leadership, ensure project delivery, and mentor junior engineers. This is a pivotal role where your insights will drive major projects across Southern Africa. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in solid waste engineering, especially landfill and barrier system design.
• Proven experience leading technical teams or complex projects.
• Strong understanding of South African environmental legislation and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical deputy, overseeing project delivery, mentoring staff, and supporting decision making.
• Lead design of landfill barrier systems, capping, leachate and landfill gas management, and environmental controls.
• Design waste management infrastructure (RTSs, MRFs, gas management systems).
• Ensure compliance with South African regulations and international best practice.
• Support project planning, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical reviews.
• Contribute to resource allocation, team development, and innovation.
• Collaborate with the Technical Director on strategy, proposals, and client relationships.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Advanced landfill and geosynthetics design

Waste infrastructure design (RTSs, MRFs, gas systems)

Geotechnical analysis and modelling

Regulatory and compliance interpretation

Project and resource management

Technical review and risk assessment

Proposal development and client engagement

Digital design tools (Civil 3D, RocScience Suite, MS Project)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Registered with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng)

Job description

Milton Resourcing is seeking a Senior Solid Waste Management Engineer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in solid waste engineering and a strong background in landfill design and environmental compliance. You will provide technical leadership, ensure project delivery, and mentor junior engineers. This is a pivotal role where your insights will drive major projects across Southern Africa. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered.