| Government Entity | COMMUNITY SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Location | Edenville, Free State, Heilbron, Koppies, Parys, Vredefort |
| Salary | R 579 133.28 Per Annum (Post Level Three (3) plus benefits as prescribed by collective agreements of Local Authorities) |
| Centre / Location | Ngwathe Local Municipality (Parys / Vredefort / Heilbron / Koppies / Edenville), Free State |
| Closing Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Source and Application | ngwathe.fs.gov.za |
REFERENCE NUMBER: COMSERVE/01/07/26/09
REMUNERATION: R 579 133.28 Per Annum (Post Level Three (3) plus benefits as prescribed by collective agreements of Local Authorities)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12/Senior
• Bachelors Degree/ B.Tech/ National Diploma in Environmental Management/Environmental Health
• Driver Licence: EB; and
• Computer literacy: MS Office.
• Minimum 3-5 years in waste, parks and cemeteries management
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Oversees the development and implementation of waste reduction strategies in compliance with environmental regulations. Manage waste collection schedules, coordinate with recycling centers, and ensure proper disposal methods are followed to minimize environmental impact. The coordinator also conducts training sessions for staff on waste segregation and promotes sustainable practices within the organization.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations to prevent environmental contamination and protect workers. Plays a crucial role in implementing these protocols within waste handling and disposal processes.
• Monitoring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and ensuring proper hazardous waste segregation. Proper training and regular audits contribute to reducing workplace accidents and environmental hazards.
• Supervise and monitor the maintenance of parks and cemeteries.
• Implement greening projects in Parks and Cemeteries.
• Coordination of burial and exhumation activities.
• Oversee the correct cemetery data capturing and correct issuing of grave plot.
• Implement the current technologies of cemetery management and systems.
Appointments will be made according to the municipality’s employment equity policy and affirmative action practices. The completion of application forms is mandatory, must be accompanied by detailed and comprehensive curriculum vitae, and is to be accompanied by
originally certified copies of ID and qualifications (Certified copies must not be older than 3 months). Applications should be forwarded to the following postal address: THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, NGWATHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, P.O. BOX 359, PARYS 9585 or hand delivered to: LIEBENBERGSTREK AVENUE, PARYS.
Application forms are available from the municipal office and/or may be downloaded from the municipal website; www.ngwathe.fs.gov.za. Enquiries can be directed to: MS. SS Mayeza HR Manager, Tel: 083 299 5349, Note: Designated groups, including people living with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply.
FAXED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Successful candidates will be subjected to a compulsory reference and validation checks.
Should you not receive any response from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Ngwathe Local Municipality reserves the right to make no appointments.
Closing Date: 25 September 2026
[signature]
DR. FP MOTHAMANA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Requirements
• Grade 12/Senior • Bachelors Degree/ B.Tech/ National Diploma in Environmental Management/Environmental Health • Driver Licence: EB; and • Computer literacy: MS Office. • Minimum 3-5 years in waste, parks and cemeteries management
Duties
• Oversees the development and implementation of waste reduction strategies in compliance with environmental regulations. Manage waste collection schedules, coordinate with recycling centers, and ensure proper disposal methods are followed to minimize environmental impact. The coordinator also conducts training sessions for staff on waste segregation and promotes sustainable practices within the organization. • Adherence to health and safety regulations to prevent environmental contamination and protect workers. Plays a crucial role in implementing these protocols within waste handling and disposal processes. • Monitoring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and ensuring proper hazardous waste segregation. Proper training and regular audits contribute to reducing workplace accidents and environmental hazards. • Supervise and monitor the maintenance of parks and cemeteries. • Implement greening projects in Parks and Cemeteries. • Coordination of burial and exhumation activities. • Oversee the correct cemetery data capturing and correct issuing of grave plot. • Implement the current technologies of cemetery management and systems. Appointments will be made according to the municipality’s employment equity policy and affirmative action practices. The completion of application forms is mandatory, must be accompanied by detailed and comprehensive curriculum vitae, and is to be accompanied by originally certified copies of ID and qualifications (Certified copies must not be older than 3 months). Applications should be forwarded to the following postal address: THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, NGWATHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, P.O. BOX 359, PARYS 9585 or hand delivered to: LIEBENBERGSTREK AVENUE, PARYS. Application forms are available from the municipal office and/or may be downloaded from the municipal website; www.ngwathe.fs.gov.za. Enquiries can be directed to: MS. SS Mayeza HR Manager, Tel: 083 299 5349, Note: Designated groups, including people living with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply. FAXED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Successful candidates will be subjected to a compulsory reference and validation checks. Should you not receive any response from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Ngwathe Local Municipality reserves the right to make no appointments.
Source / Circular Reference
ngwathe.fs.gov.za