OPERATIONS WASTE PICKER MANAGER - Midrand, Jhb

OPERATIONS WASTE PICKER MANAGER - Midrand, Jhb

R500 000 – R600 000 Per Annum Negotiable on Qualification and Years of relevant experience

Our client, a highly reputable and innovative Waste Management firm  an experienced and dynamic Waste Picker Operations Manager to oversee their national Waste Picker Business Unit.

The successful candidate will manage partnerships, ensure financial and regulatory compliance under the EPR framework, and lead initiatives that promote the integration and sustainability of waste pickers within the recycling value chain.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to South Africa’s circular economy and sustainability objectives. You will play a key role in improving livelihoods, ensuring compliance, and driving impactful partnerships within the EPR framework.

This role requires strong financial acumen, operational leadership, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across South Africa and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Waste Picker Business Unit , including strategic planning, target setting, and performance delivery.
• Oversee partner collaborations related to waste picker payments, contracts, and compliance.
• Ensure budget management and financial accountability for the business unit (formulation, monitoring, and adherence).
• Support strategy development and provide technical guidance to partners and buy-back centres on all plastic waste materials.
• Conduct site and area visits across South Africa to ensure waste pickers are properly registered and remunerated.
• Manage and sign contracts for waste picker payments with existing and new partners.
• Lead and coordinate monthly administrative and financial processes related to waste picker payments and incentives.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress and performance reports , highlighting key developments in waste picker integration.
• Ensure EPR regulatory compliance , aligning all operations with governance frameworks and funding requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships and communication with the PRO alliance regarding waste picker registration and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to buy-back centres and partner organisations to optimise collection and recycling processes.
• Approve monthly reclaimer incentive fees in line with policy and budget.
• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects , ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and within scope.
• Maintain effective communication with waste picker organisations and relevant industry stakeholders.
• Report directly to the Senior Manager on all activities and progress related to waste picker integration.

Qualifications and Experience

Personal Attributes

To apply for this role, please forward a detailed and updated CV to Lameez Herborn : lameezd@elev8recruitment.co.za AND Andrea Jones : ajones@elev8recruitment.co.za