Waste Management Officer (1)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people to fill the above post that has arisen in the Health Services Department.
Job Title : Waste Management Officer
Salary Grade : 13
Reports To : Senior Health Officer
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- (5) “O” Levels including English Language & Science, Mathematics is an added advantage.
- Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Be currently registered with the Environmental Health Council of Zimbabwe
- At least three years relevant experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee waste management schemes, such as at landfill sites.
- Supervise the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources.
- Assist with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes.
- Ensure compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste.
- Formulate and control budgets for waste disposal.
- Collate statistics and compile reports often to strict deadlines.
- Monitor the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers.
- Assist with the development of information and promotional materials.
- Aim to meet waste reduction and recycling targets.
- Deal with enquiries and complaints from members of the public both in person and by phone or email.
- Investigate and follow up claims of the illegal dumping of waste and work with other waste regulation enforcement staff.
- Identify and target areas with fly tipping or black bag problems, working to find solutions to eliminate these.
- Ensure that street cleaning is done effectively in the city.
- Supervises and coordinates the cleaning of public conveniences.
- Coordinates health clubs activities.
- Develop research projects and contribute to the activities of national groups concerned with waste disposal.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications addressed to the Town Clerk, together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates to reach the undersigned through posting or hand delivery on or before 06 October 2023.
Municipal Offices Eng. E. Mukaratirwa
P.O.Box 17 TOWN CLERK
MASVINGO
Advert Number: 53/2023