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Manager: Waste ManagementHashtag Nonprofit NPC • National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Manager : Waste Management

Manager : Waste Management

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC • National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

South African National Parks (SANParks) – Manager : Waste Management

Deadline : 28 November 2025

Region : Kruger National Park, Skukuza

Salary : R866 250,00 – R1, Paterson Grade D3

Employment Type : Full time

Job Description

Are you passionate about nature, conservation, and making a real impact? Kruger National Park, South Africa’s iconic wilderness, is calling! We’re looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our vibrant team and help shape the future of one of the world’s most celebrated national parks. If you’re ready to work where adventure meets purpose, apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

SANParks requires the services of a manager : Waste Management based in the Kruger National Park (KNP – Skukuza) to oversee and drive the Waste Management team under Infrastructure Management.

The ideal Candidate for the role will have experience in leading and managing a wide range of waste management operations in Infrastructure Management, both at Operational and strategic levels in a similar entity.

Responsibilities

Operational Planning and Management

  • Set key performance goals and align operational plans with strategic objectives of SANParks.
  • Ensure financial, operational, and environmental targets are met.
  • Manage operations and maintenance of waste management sites to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Manage operational performance and implement improvements.
  • Ensure that waste operations comply with relevant legislation including SANParks Policies, SOPs and guidelines.
  • Undertake audits at waste sites to solicit compliance.
  • Manage upgrade, refurbishment and replacement of waste management infrastructure and equipment.

Environmental Compliance

  • Ensure all operations comply with environmental legislation, such as NEMWA.
  • Report waste volumes generated and recovered on the legislated system such as SAWIC.
  • Develop initiatives to minimize, reduce and recover waste in the KNP.
  • Promote sustainable waste practices in KNP.
  • Implement, monitor and report on waste management programmes.
  • Occupational, Health and Safety

  • Ensure that all operations comply with Occupational, Health and Safety Act and regulations.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
  • Participate in SHE Committee meetings and audits.
  • Financial Management

  • Manage operational budget.
  • Asset management as per SANParks Policies and SOPs.
  • Manage contracts and MoUs / MoAs.
  • Human Resource Management

  • Management of Staff and administration
  • Plan for internal and external trainings of staff
  • Requirements

    Qualifications and Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Degree (B.Sc or B-Tech) in Environmental Management or Environmental Science.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years’ post qualification experience in the Waste Management, with at least two (2) years at supervisory / line management level.
  • Experience in application of environmental and OHS laws, policies and strategies.
  • Valid Code 08 (B) drivers’ licence.
  • Please Note

  • The position will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Targets for KNP.
  • Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
  • Knowledge of

  • Understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation and international best practice within a Protected Area.
  • Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.
  • Proven experience with management of waste operations, compliance; monitoring, auditing and reporting;
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) (English).
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office.
  • Good team-working; networking and influencing skills.
  • How to apply

    Applications (letter) accompanied by detailed CVs as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications to the following address :

    Human Capital Management, A Human Capital Management, Private Bag X402, Skukuza 1350

    Tel : E-mail :

    If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

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