Site Waste Supervisor job description

Location: Mnazi Bay-Msimbati-Mtwara

Reports to: WNE Manager

Site Waste Supervisor’s core competencies and Skills

Operational & Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of waste collection methods, sorting and recycling protocols, and disposal procedures.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance: Strict adherence to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) principles, environmental regulations, and emergency response protocols.

Leadership and People Management: Ability to supervise, mentor, and motivate staff, manage performance, and handle conflict resolution.

Logistics and Planning: Proficient in routing software and scheduling to optimize fleet efficiency, including tracking route assignments and managing daily operations.

Communication and Public Relations: Effective verbal/written skills to interact with the public, address complaints, and liaise with stakeholders.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) for tracking productivity, Collection and transportation data.

Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making abilities to handle unexpected situations like waste spillage, staffing shortages.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Education background: Have educational background in Environmental related filed (Degree-Masters added advantage)

Experience: Several years of experience in refuse collection, transportation, or similar, with demonstrated supervisory experience (Construction/drilling waste management added advantage)

Physical Ability: Ability to perform inspections in varied weather conditions, which may include occasional heavy lifting

Knowledge of local waste regulations and best practices

Residence: Mtwara region residence and preferably originating from Mtwara District Council

• Oversee daily waste management operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and project plans
• Train and supervise waste handling staff on segregation, storage, and disposal procedures
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor waste management practices
• Maintain accurate records of waste generation, storage, and disposal
• Coordinate with TMHS waste team, contractors, clients, and regulatory authorities on waste issues

• Operational & Technical Expertise
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
• Leadership and People Management
• Logistics and Planning
• Communication and Public Relations
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Problem-Solving
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Routing software

• Educational background in Environmental related field (Degree-Masters added advantage)
• Several years of experience in refuse collection, transportation, or similar
• Demonstrated supervisory experience (Construction/drilling waste management added advantage)
• Ability to perform inspections in varied weather conditions
• Knowledge of local waste regulations and best practices
• Mtwara region residence and preferably originating from Mtwara District Council