South Africa: Zero Waste Officer posted by Wasteplan

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Have detailed knowledge of all grades of recyclable materials and the acceptable level of contamination of such grades
• Understanding of when specific recyclable material is regarded as being non-recyclable
• Have detailed knowledge of organic waste and compostable materials, and what waste types would be regarded as contamination thereof
• Have detailed knowledge of non-recyclable materials that do not have commercial value
• Oversee sorting staff who are specifically assigned to the sorting of residual waste and ensure that the staff accurately sort and weigh all grades of material
• Understand and correctly use the “waste audit” recording and reporting system provided
• Effectively communicate with the Contract Manager and bring such issues that are of concern, which have been identified in the waste audit, to his / her attention (for addressing with the client)
• Understand the concept of representative sampling and ensure that the waste audit is correctly representative of the total body of waste sorted
• To assume the role and duties of the Contract Manager on such days that the Contract Manager is off duty in a seven-day working week cycle

Administrational Responsibilities

• Ensure all training registers are correctly completed
• Ensure that registers are submitted to HR on a weekly basis
• Identify any problems or challenges on operational performance at sites and report to the Contract Manager

Requirements

• Relevant degree / diploma is essential
• Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in the waste industry
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Experience with writing reports / analyzing data

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted

Closing date: 27th November 2025
Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process