Senior Site Supervisor

Wasteplan; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company based in Durban is seeking a Supervisor to oversee staff and ensure efficient operations. The role requires supervising daily tasks, reporting on waste material, and maintaining health and safety standards. Applicants must have a Matric certificate, supervisory experience, and a valid driving license. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a cleaner environment through effective waste management practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience required.
• Valid driving license is essential.
• Must have a clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Advise Contract Manager on staffing needs.
• Set out daily tasks for staff.
• Conduct weekly meetings to gather feedback.
• Ensure all staff wear correct PPE.
• Report on all baled material within the different waste streams.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of waste management

Excellent communication

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 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 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 Contract Manager

Equipment and maintenance

• Report breakdowns to the 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

• 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: 21st November 2025
Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process