Manager: Solid Waste & Enviromental Management

          KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 98/2010

VACANCY

Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, awaits applications for appointment in the following vacancy:

MANAGER: SOLID WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12

B. degree in Environmental Management;

At least two (2) year’s relevant management experience;

Extensive knowledge of relevant environmental legislation;

Excellent negotiation, as well as oral and written communication skills;

Computer literacy (Excel & word);

Valid code EB driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Improve Develop and Maintain Infrastructure to comply with Legislative Requirements and Kouga Local Municipality needs with regard to Waste Management;

Provide Effective Waste Collection and Management Services;

Develop and Maintain Waste Information System;

Conduct Community Awareness, Education and establish Communication Channel with Waste Generators;

Management of illegal Activities;

Minimize / Prevent Illegal Activities; and Improve removal of illegally Dumped Waste;

Develop and Maintain Medical Waste Stream Management Strategy;

Be responsible for Waste Minimization activities including waste recycling;

Advise council on methods of waste minimization that would enhance Local Economic Development and or Job creation;

Develop and maintain Garden Refuse Strategies;

Manage and maintain all the existing Landfills;

Ensure adherence to legislation with regard to issues of Waste Management;

Establish and ensure functionality of a Monitoring Committee in line with the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act 73 of 1989);

Conduct and advise the Municipality with all the EIA processes as and when required;

Be responsible for Management of Staff, Budget; and Waste Management Machinery / assets;

Submit quarterly and Annual Audit reports to council and the relevant Sector Department (DEAT);

Manage underground water and monitoring as per legislation;

Advise council with regard to the development of By- laws relevant for Waste Management and Environmental Conservation;

POST LEVEL: 1

SALARY: R274 932.00 per annum

BENEFITS: Housing allowance or subsidy under certain conditions;

Travel allowance according to the schemes rules

Medical Aid Scheme;

Pension/Provident Fund Scheme;

13^th Bonus cheque;

24 Days leave per annum;

80 Days sick leave in a three year cycle.

Sealed applications marked Manager Solid Waste and Environmental Management must reach the Human Resources Manager on or before Friday, 18 June 2010 at 12:00.

Application forms will be available at the Municipal Offices in Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Hankey, Patensie, Loerie and Thornhill. For any inquiries contact Mr. B Faulkner: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification of applicants:

1. Non submission of originally certified copies of academic records.
2. Canvassing of councilors.

NB: Short listed applicants will be subjected to a screening process.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

CHECKED BY:

MR. B FAULKNER

ACTING MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES

APPROVED BY:

DR. EM RANKWANA

MUNICIPAL MANAGER