About Knysna Municipality

Knysna Local Municipality is a Category B municipality within the Garden Route District of South Africa’s Western Cape province. It is currently under provincial administration due to chronic failures in basic service delivery and infrastructure management. The municipality is located on the coast along the Garden Route. It is bordered by the George Municipality to the north and west and the Bitou Municipality to the east.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or equivalent related to Solid Waste Management
• 8 Years Relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years at supervisory level
• Registered with relevant professional body
• Peace Officer Certificate
• Valid Code EB Driver’s License
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Compliance with the Municipal Minimum Competencies (MMC) or require same in terms of the exemption within 18 Months from date of appointment.
• Proficiency in English and, at least, one other local Western Cape Language

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage, control and coordinate the operations of Integrated Waste Management services of the Knysna Municipality
• Managing and coordinating the elimination of waste by reducing the amount of waste produced in society and helping to eliminate the generation of harmful and persistent waste. (Waste Recycling)
• Managing and coordinating public awareness creation with regard to waste minimisation and recycling campaigns and general waste management
• Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations
• Manage Financial aspects of the Waste Management Division
• Management of Human Resources in the Division line with municipal policies and procedure as well as legislation
• Management of general administration of the division
• Monthly reporting by Division in compliance with various legislation
• Adhering to all safety and health practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis
• Co-ordinate specific waste management education and awareness initiatives associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality
• Provides operational budget, project management and Administration systems, processes and services
• Ensure a clean and healthy environment, through inspections related to illegal dumping in residential areas, open spaces and public facilities