About the Role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is seeking a Regional Coordinator based in Pretoria to play a vital role in enhancing waste tyre collection and transportation services across the region. This position is crucial in ensuring that the community benefits from effective waste management practices, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable environment. By monitoring collection points, updating schedules, and ensuring compliance with legislation, you will directly impact public health and environmental well-being.
As the Regional Coordinator, you will serve as a point of contact for queries and complaints, facilitating smooth operations and addressing community concerns. Your work will ensure that waste collection procedures are followed correctly, thereby promoting responsible waste disposal and management throughout Pretoria and its surrounding areas. This role is not only about administration; it’s about making a tangible difference in public service and the environment.
About the Department
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing the quality of life for all South Africans. Its mission encompasses various aspects of environmental management, including waste management, compliance with environmental regulations, and fostering community engagement in sustainability practices. Working here means being part of a team committed to making a positive impact on the environment and public health in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Improve waste tyre collection and transportation services by overseeing operations.
- Compile monitoring reports on collection services and update schedules as necessary.
- Conduct quarterly monitoring of allocated collection points.
- Maintain accurate files and records of all monitored participants.
- Address queries and complaints from the public to ensure satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation by all participants.
- Conduct site visits at collection points, depots, and processors.
- Promote compliance with legislation through educational initiatives.
- Compile compliance reports and follow up on recommendations.
- Verify signed Service Level Agreements (SLA) and consolidate monthly reports from depot operators.
- Facilitate payments to transporters and depot operators.
- Verify and capture collection notes and reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Receive and process secondary industry applications, including conducting pre-approval inspections.
- Maintain a database of processed applications and keep comprehensive records.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) or higher in Transport Management/Logistics, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, or a relevant qualification recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of two years of experience in Environmental Management or a related field.
- Knowledge of project management, financial administration, and departmental procedures.
- Understanding of waste management processes and procedures.
- Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
- Proficient in computer literacy, with excellent report writing abilities.
- Valid driver’s license is considered an advantage.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
National Diploma (NQF 6) or higher in Transport Management/ Logistics, Environmental Management / Environmental Sciences or relevant equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Environmental Management or relevant field.
Knowledge and Understanding of Project management, General Administration, Financial Administration, Departmental procedures and prescript/policies.
Knowledge of environmental management.
Knowledge and exposure in depot operations.
Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation.
Knowledge and exposure in depot operations.
Knowledge of waste management processes and procedures.
Knowledge in logistics.
Sound organising and planning skills.
Good communications skills.
Coordination skills.
Computer literacy.
Report Writing skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good interpersonal relations.
Ability to work long hours voluntary.
Ability to work independently.
Responsible and loyal.
Honest and reliable.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Job Duties
Ensure the improvement of Waste Tyre collection and transportation services; Compile monitoring report on the collection service.Monitor the allocated collection points on a quarterly basis.
Update the collection schedule.
Keep files and records of all Monitored participants.
Receive and attend to queries and complaints.
Ensure compliance to relevant legislation by participants.
Conduct sites visits at collection points, depots and processors.
Undertake compliance promotions to legislation.
Compile compliance report.
Make follow up of the recommendations and comments made.
Ensure the verification of the signed Service Level Agreements (SLA).
Consolidate report from depot operators monthly.
Plan and arrange compliance session with the transporters.
28 Facilitate payments of transporters and depot operators.
Verify and capture collection notes and monthly reports from all allocated transporters and depot operators on a weekly and monthly basis respectively.
Receive invoices with their respective supporting documents.
Verify and submit the allocated invoice spreadsheets together with invoices.
Load invoices, collection notes and monthly reports on Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
Keep files and recoils of all the invoices verified.
Contribute toward increasing the processing of collected waste tyres.
Receive secondary industry applications from the applicants.
Verify and process the secondary industry applications received within two weeks after receipt of the full applications.
Conduct a pre- approval inspection.
Compile an inspection report within two days after site assessments.
Provide feedback to the applicant on the status of the applications.
Keep database records and processed applications received.
Receive secondary industry monthly processing tonnages reports Load the monthly tonnages reports on EDMS.
Keep files and records of the reports received.
Provide feedback to the Managers.
Keep files and records of the verification reports.
