Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



Qualified Candidates



CLOSING DATE



20.08.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



UWM 48/25.



SALARY



R1 307 905 - R1 818 870 pa



DEPARTMENT



Waste Services



DIRECTORATE



URBAN WASTE



MANAGEMENT



Principal Professional Officer



Requirements



A relevant BEng, BSc (Eng) degree qualification in Engineering PMP (Project Management Professional) would be

advantageous



8 years relevant experience in project management A valid

drivers' licence



Exposure to a Waste Management environment will be

advantageous



Key Performance Areas



Provides professional support to the Department/ Branch in

respect of research and development of innovative waste



disposal



technologies to ensure sustainable service delivery and



compliance



with waste management permits / licenses and norms and



standards.



Explore innovative technologies for futuristic waste disposal as

well



as useful end of life applications for operational and closed sites.



Focus on landfill gas to energy and waste to energy operations

and maintenance contract(s).



Disposal Branch project and programme management Undertaking infrastructure development and project identification

at pre-feasibility assessment level.



Undertaking Disposal Branch project initiation and planning. Undertaking Disposal Branch project implementation and

commissioning



Engaging and liaising with stakeholders. In order to ensure provision of regional landfill site, extensions

to existing landfill sites, alternative disposal technologies, the



rehabilitation of landfill sites and related operating contracts



Financial & Risk Management Keeping abreast of industry best practices Office Management

How to Apply