Talent Pool: Senior Site Supervisor

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

Job summary

A waste management company in Johannesburg is seeking a Supervisor to act as a liaison between management and staff, ensuring an efficient workflow and compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of supervisory experience and an excellent understanding of various waste material streams. Responsibilities include staff supervision and equipment maintenance, while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience is required.
• Valid driving license is necessary.
• Clear criminal record is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as a link between management and staff members on site.
• Ensure a productive workflow by establishing work planning.
• Monitor staff performance and report any challenges.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of different waste material streams

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 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 : 07th November 2025

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