Waste Picker Business Unit Manager

Bebeewaste; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 525 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in South Africa is seeking a Waste Picker Business Unit Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. The role involves strategic planning, budget management, and collaboration with partners to optimize waste collection processes. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a deep understanding of plastic waste materials. This position offers training opportunities and the chance to positively impact sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A dynamic and supportive work environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the waste picker business unit, focusing on strategic planning and performance.
• Manage budget and financial accountability for the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with EPR regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct site visits for waste picker registration and payments.
• Provide technical guidance to partners on plastic waste materials.

Skills

Strategic planning and management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Budget management and financial accounting experience

Technical knowledge of plastic waste materials and collection processes

Ability to work effectively with partners and stakeholders

Strong project management skills

Job description

Job Title: Waste Picker Business Unit Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our waste picker business unit, focusing on strategic planning, target setting, and performance delivery.

This role requires effective collaboration with partners related to waste picker payments, contracts, and compliance, ensuring seamless operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for budget management and financial accountability for the business unit, including formulation, monitoring, and adherence.

This position involves supporting strategy development and providing technical guidance to partners and buy-back centres on all plastic waste materials.

You will conduct site visits across South Africa to ensure waste pickers are properly registered and remunerated.

The ideal candidate will manage and sign contracts for waste picker payments with existing and new partners.

You will lead and coordinate monthly administrative and financial processes related to waste picker payments and incentives.

Prepare and submit monthly progress and performance reports, highlighting key developments in waste picker integration.

This role ensures EPR regulatory compliance, aligning all operations with governance frameworks and funding requirements.

Build and maintain strong relationships and communication with the PRO alliance regarding waste picker registration and compliance.

Provide technical assistance to buy-back centres and partner organisations to optimise collection and recycling processes.

Approve monthly reclaimer incentive fees in line with policy and budget.

Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and within scope.

Maintain effective communication with waste picker organisations and relevant industry stakeholders.

Report directly to the Senior Manager on all activities and progress related to waste picker integration.

Qualifications

• Strategic planning and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Budget management and financial accounting experience
• Technical knowledge of plastic waste materials and collection processes
• Ability to work effectively with partners and stakeholders
• Strong project management skills

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

The opportunity to make a positive impact on waste management and sustainability. Contact: Please submit your application and CV via email or mail to (insert contact details).