Landfill Technician
Environmental, Forestry Jobs
- City of Harare
- Expires 22 Sep 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancy in the Landfills Section, Amenities Division of the Department of Works.
POSITION: LANDFILL TECHNICIAN (1 POST)
REPORTING TO: LANDFILL OFFICER
GRADE: 9/8
LOCATION: KELVIN DEPOT
DEPARTMENT: WORKS
JOB PURPOSE
The job exists for the monitoring and control of waste disposal sites in order to enhance environmental sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Monitoring and management of hazardous materials that can threaten a local ecosystem.
• Scheduling required test and maintenance of measuring, monitoring and testing equipment.
• Interfacing with regulatory agencies, inspectors and visitors as required or directed.
• Advising the Landfill Officer of all conditions that impact operations at waste disposal sites.
• Supervising and monitoring the operations and maintenance of waste disposal sites in line with provisions of the
Environmental Management Act and other Statutory and Regulatory frameworks.
• Supervision of staff and performance management.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A Diploma in Environmental Management Management/ Environmental Health or an acceptable equivalent.
• A Higher National Diploma in Environmental Management is an added advantage.
• Membership of the Environmental Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe or any other professional bodies is an added advantage.
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence an added advantage.
• At least two years post qualification experience.
SKILLS AND DESIRED COMPETENCES
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure; Proficiency in using field testing, monitoring and measuring equipment
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Client management / customer service skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
How to Apply
Compensation and Benefits
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Written applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae including certified copies of relevant certificates should be submitted to:
The Acting Human Capital Director
P.O. Box 1680
Rowan Martin Building
HARARE
To arrive not later than 22nd September 2021
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS
