Waste Operations Manager Role

Bebeeoperations; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm is seeking a Waste Operations Manager to oversee national operations and partner collaborations. The candidate will manage strategic planning, ensure budget accountability, and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities also include conducting site visits and optimizing collection processes. Strong financial acumen and operational leadership are essential for success in this role, which also entails maintaining effective stakeholder communications and improving overall waste management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Experience in waste management operations.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage national waste management operations.
• Oversee partnerships related to waste payments and compliance.
• Ensure budget accountability and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Operational leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Waste Operations Manager Job Opportunity

A leading role is available for a highly skilled and experienced Waste Operations Manager to oversee national waste management operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, operational leadership, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across South Africa and internationally.

• Manage waste management operations, including strategic planning, target setting, and performance delivery.
• Oversee partner collaborations related to waste payments, contracts, and compliance.
• Ensure budget accountability for the operation (formulation, monitoring, and adherence).
• Support strategy development and provide technical guidance to partners and collection centers on all plastic waste materials.
• Conduct site visits across South Africa to ensure waste collectors are properly registered and remunerated.
• Manage and sign contracts for waste payments with existing and new partners.
• Lead monthly administrative and financial processes related to waste payments and incentives.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, highlighting key developments in waste integration.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, aligning all operations with governance frameworks and funding requirements.
• Maintain relationships and communication with industry stakeholders regarding waste registration and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to collection centers and partner organizations to optimize collection and recycling processes.
• Approve monthly reclaimer incentive fees in line with policy.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and within scope.
• Maintain effective communication with waste organizations and relevant stakeholders.
• Report directly on all activities and progress related to waste integration.