Responsibilities

Staff Management

• Manage the taking on of new staff, take on sheets, induction and issue of PPE’s 
• Manage the number of staff on duty, in relation to production demands 
• Manage staff needs and placements in the MRF 
• Assist in the frequent assessments on Senior MRF staff 
• Assist the MRF Manager to coach, counsel and appraise job results and develop personal growth opportunities 
• Code of Good Practice: responsible for execution of all disciplinary actions / OHS / policies and procedures  
• Execution of identified priorities and tasks, set out daily task planning for staff members at the MRF, recommend shifts and revise schedules if needed 
• Assist in resolving personnel problems by analyzing information, investigating issues, identifying solutions and recommending action

SHEQ Responsibilities

• Legal appointment as GMR 2(7) 
• Ensure that all legal appointments are properly in place, with correct training 
• Liaise with SHEQ Manager 
• Manage delegated responsible person for implementation of PTW and lock out system 
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping standards in the MRF 
• Ensure all Operators are properly trained and certificates are valid 
• Report all incidents, spills and near misses to the MRF Manager and SHEQ Manager 
• Ensure that planned job observations on operators are carried out by Supervisors 
• Assist in all investigations (IOD, accidents and environmental incidents)

Administration Responsibilities  

• Daily reports: Attendance Registers, shift reports, production graphs, PM checks  
• Weekly reports: staff leave, IODS, operational feedback, production, PM checks and weekly operational meetings  
• Monthly reports 
• Create requisitions
• Ensure payroll hours and information is correct

Production

• Ensure all staff members work as productive as possible 
• Implement and supervise the workflow, reporting procedures and systems 
• Identify cost reductions to enhance profitability 
• Coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, procedures and discipline 
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment and resources 
• Organize (extra) training about different products, code of conduct, health, safety, environmental and standard procedures and policies 
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests 
• Chair weekly Operations Meeting in absence of MRF Manager

Equipment and Maintenance

• Ensure PM checks are carried out and data captured 
• Ensure that preventative maintenance is carried out 
• Ensure that a maintenance diary is kept up to date 
• Supervise the repair of breakdowns to balers and forklifts

Liaising with external clients

• Maintaining work relationship with the workers’ committees, by means of healthy communication 
• Negotiate and liaise with and between, finance department, senior management and suppliers (when required)

Purchasing 

• Monitor stock levels of consumables and place orders 
• Order materials and equipment 
• Liaise with suppliers, executive and finance department

Requirements

• Grade 12 / matric or equivalent 
• 5-10 Years working experience 
• Code 8 drivers’ license  
• Management skills  
• Computer literate 
• Forklift license

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted.
                                               
Closing date: 19th September 2025
Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process