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