Talent Pool: Team Leader

Wasteplan; Durban; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 160 000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Durban seeks an individual to support the Contract Manager in overseeing site operations. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness and operational efficiency, managing staff and client relations, and adhering to safety standards. Applicants must have a Matric certificate, valid driver's and forklift licences, and excellent knowledge of different material streams. Employment adheres to the Employment Equity Act.

Qualifications

• Matric / grade 12 qualification is essential.
• Possession of a valid drivers licence is required.
• Forklift drivers licence required.
• Must have a clean criminal record.
• Computer literacy is mandatory.
• Understanding of various material streams is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contract Manager in managing site efficiently.
• Ensure waste areas are clean and operational.
• Assist in capturing accurate data for reporting.
• Maintain proper stock and consumables on site.
• Liaise with clients for customer satisfaction.

Skills

Matric / grade 12

Drivers licence

Forklift drivers licence

Clean criminal record

Computer literate

Excellent knowledge of different material streams

Job description

Job Summary

To support the Contract Manager in the efficient management of the site allocated to them, by assisting with administrational, supervision as well as logistical needs.

Responsibilities

Assistant with the operational management of the site

• Support the Contract Manager by ensuring that waste area is clean, productive and operational
• Ensure that the site has the correct stock, consumables and that the material is in good condition
• Assist in the capturing of all data as required by the Contract Manager
• Check that data is captured correctly and sent to the client or data department when needed

Operational Requirements

• Planning of personnel to meet the required standard and financial target
• Take full responsibility of running the whole site operations effectively
• Able to delegate tasks to staff while working on the additional required tasks
• Identify and weigh waste
• Load waste into the skips and always keep the area clean
• Timeously book collections with the relevant service providers
• Report all irregularities that occur on site
• Finish all the tasks that are assigned to you either by the client or your manager (relating to your job)
• Adhere to the site rules and safety standards
• Separation of recycling streams as per their group (office paper, plastic, cardboard, etc.)

Client Relations

• Liaising with clients to ensure customer satisfaction
• Meeting with clients and addressing previous and new issues
• Providing feedback on improvements and issues resolved to WastePlan management

Staff Management

• Report resignations and daily absenteeism to the Contract Manager immediately
• Ensuring that staff is working according to the company rules and procedures and that they are as efficient and productive as possible

Reporting

• Daily reporting on absenteeism, damages, mileage and IOD's to the Contract manager

Equipment and Maintenance

• Report breakdowns to the Contract Manager immediately
• Follow up on repairs that need to be done on equipment

Requirements

• Matric / grade 12
• Drivers licence
• Forklift drivers licence
• Clean criminal record
• Computer literate
• Excellent knowledge of different material streams

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

Only Applicants considered for the role will be contacted.

Closing date: 24th October 2025

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