EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE MANAGEMENT

Directorate: ENVIRONMENTAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE MANAGEMENT DURATION: Permanent in line with the Municipal Systems Act, No. 3 of 2022 as amended. The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. REMUNERATION : R1,716 216 (minimum); R1, 757 405 (lower); R1,799 583 (midpoint); R1, 842 773 (Upper) and R1, 887 000 (maximum), as per Government Gazette No 54505 of 14 April 2026 on the determination of upper limits of total remuneration package payable to municipal managers and managers directly accountable to municipal managers. REQUIREMENTS: Bsc. Degree in Environmental Management or equivalent degree qualification, Work-related Experience and competency. 5 years’ experience at Middle Management level; and Have proven successful Environmental and Waste Management experience. Must have completed the Municipal Finance Management Programme MFMP/CPMD in line with minimum regulation on competency level (or commit to attain such within 18 months of appointment), Registration with a professional body will serve as an advantage KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge, understanding and interpretation of relevant policies and legislation; Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000); Knowledge of management of landfill site; and Knowledge of waste management in a Local Government context CORE AND LEADING COMPETENCIES : *Programme and Project Management *Financial Management *Service Delivery Management *Problem Solving Management *People Management & Empowerment *Client Orientation & Customer Focus *Communication *Competence in Self-Management *Knowledge of Performance Management & Reporting *Willingness to work irregular hours*A strategic thinker who possess leadership qualities with strong general management skills, with ability to develop and formulate policy, procedures and systems *Understanding the transformation challenges and change management *Well developed conflict resolution, negotiation and communication skills and computer literate *Resource management skills *Financial and budgeting skills *Ability to manage performance *The ability to identify and develop opportunities to the benefit of the municipality *A foresighted developmental strategist on practical ordinary and intelligence security issues *Sensitivity for the political and strategic objectives of government, especially local government will be an added advantage *Good knowledge and interpretation of policies and legislation *Good knowledge of performance management system *Good governance * Good knowledge of supply chain management regulation, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) 5 of 2000 KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Fulfilling the role of Executive Director: Environmental & Waste Management and Administer the following sections: Waste Management, Environmental Management, Waste Infrastructure – Landfill sites, Cemeteries, Crematorium and Parks & open spaces. Developing and implementing environmental strategies and action plans that ensure sustainable service delivery, Coordinating all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy, Leading the implementation of environmental policies and practices, Carrying out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce municipals environmental risks and financial costs, To economically, efficiently and effectively manage and develop the day to day operations, procedures, processes and resources of the directorate, Effectively manage both demand and source or supply management of municipal services, Responsible for the Directorates’ Budget, Promoting transformation and diversity management, Performing any other functions that may be assigned by the Municipal Manager, Develop and implement the Department’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP); Perform any other related functions as requested by the Municipal Manager. PLEASE NOTE: THAT NO FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED CLOSING DATE: 24 July 2026 ENQUIRIES: Executive Director: Corporate Services Ms. SA Nxumalo Tel. no.: (013) 690 6358/6227 Download Application Form