Zero Waste Operations Manager

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Wasteplan Full time
Job Summary

You will be required to lead the waste management team in implementing strategic goals for reducing waste at designated sites, ensuring ongoing compliance therewith. Responsible for identifying and driving opportunities for waste diversion in the region, with a focus on implementation at designated sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Zero Waste Operational Management
    • Oversee, coach, and mentor all staff reporting to you.
    • Manage the performance of waste audit teams at sites.
    • Collate and interpret statistics on zero waste performance at each site, ensuring corrective action is taken.
    • Periodically review the effectiveness of clients' environmental policies, procedures, and systems.
    • Ensure daily performance measurement tools are correctly used by the zero waste team.
    • Prepare reports and address matters arising from these.
    • Provide guidance and oversight to zero waste staff at client sites.
    • Ensure staffing levels for achieving zero waste are adequately trained and capable of performing to the required standard.
    • Engage with the Operations Manager to address and ensure correction of on-site sorting activities as required.
    • Visit sites bi-weekly to manage and ensure correct implementation of zero waste procedures at each site.
  • Client Relations
    • Strategically manage client relationships.
    • Evaluate customer satisfaction by addressing waste diversion challenges.
    • Meet with clients monthly to discuss previous and new issues, providing feedback on improvements and reporting aspects of interest.
    • Provide written communication/feedback regarding client relationships to the Sustainability Manager and Operations Manager.
  • Personnel Management
    • Ensure zero waste staff are adequately trained and competent, adhering to company policy and procedures.
  • Administrational Responsibilities
    • Ensure reports are provided according to clients' standard operating procedures, focusing on waste diversion measurement at sites.
  • SHEQ Responsibilities
    • Ensure processes for achieving waste diversion at client sites comply with environmental legislation.


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