Senior Supervisor

eThekwini Municipality; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

eThekwini Municipality seeks a skilled individual to manage landfill operations effectively. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and conducting regular inspections. The ideal candidate will hold a Grade 12 qualification along with relevant management certifications, focusing on safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent required.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C or EC) is necessary.
• Certifications in management or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, control, and administer staff at landfill operations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and site permit conditions.
• Promote safety and participate in safety inspections.

Skills

People Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Workplace Safety

Service Delivery Orientation

Planning and Organizing

Education

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)

Certificate in Operations Management

Certificate in Environmental Engineering

Certificate in Public Management

Certificate in Logistics Management

Job description

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Job Purpose

• To run the landfills to its highest practical standards in accordance with the permit.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Supervise, control and administer staff and attend to pay and leave queries and other personal problems regarding staff related members.
• Controls the operations of the landfill by coordinating resources plant, people, materials, equipment and planning of activities and ensuring that the operations comply with relevant legislation / site permit conditions.
• Actively promotes safety, environmental, accident and incident prevention in the working environment by accepting appointments as safety representative under the regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 / 1993.
• Ensuring safety equipment supplied is full to its advantage, attending safety meetings and carrying out safety inspections to ensure a safe working envrionment.
• Participates in toolbox talks.
• Problem Solving.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Discipline Specific Skills.
• People Management.
• Task Management.
• Workplace Safety.
• Communication.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Action and Outcome Orientation.
• Ethics and Accountability.
• Impact and Influence.
• Team Orientation.
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C or EC).

Preferred Requirements

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and a certificate in one of the following :

• Operations management
• Environmental Engineering
• Public Management
• Logistics Management or any other related and equivalent certificate.