Waste Management Officer

Duties

• Reporting to the Waste Management Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the waste management Contractor’s activities within the assigned area of the Afungi site, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, approved procedures and environmental standards; verifying the correct implementation of waste segregation, classification, collection, labelling, storage and transfer procedures for organic, mixed, metal, construction and demolition, and hazardous waste
• Inspecting waste generation points, storage areas, containers, skips, vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with operational and environmental requirements; monitoring collection schedules and routes, witnessing loading, weighing and waste transfers, and verifying the accuracy of waste manifests, transfer notes, registers and other traceability records; inspecting hazardous waste accumulation points to ensure appropriate segregation, storage, labelling, containment and spill prevention measures; identifying and documenting contractual deviations, environmental non-conformities and unsafe practices, reporting them to the Waste Management Coordinator and following up on corrective actions
• Providing supporting evidence, including photographic records, for non-conformities and contractual follow-up; conducting routine environmental inspections, collecting and validating field data, maintaining inspection records and preparing daily reports on waste collection activities, quantities, segregation compliance, incidents, equipment defects and outstanding actions
• Contributing to weekly and monthly environmental reports, audits and site inspections; delivering toolbox talks and awareness briefings to Contractors and site personnel on waste segregation and environmental good practices; and promoting compliance with site Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment, safe working practices and the immediate reporting of incidents, near misses, spills and environmental deviations

Requisites

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or related
• Professional experience in waste management and/or water and wastewater operations, preferably in industrial environments or construction sites
• Basic knowledge of environmental permitting, waste classification and wastewater treatment principles
• Ability to conduct field inspections, collect data and prepare clear and accurate reports
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and procedures
• Ability to identify non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions
• Good communication skills (English required; Portuguese is an asset)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of responsibility, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multicultural and demanding operational environment
• Willingness to work on a rotational basis of four weeks on duty followed by four weeks off
• Mozambican nationality

Benefits

• The possibility of working in a Company that offers salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and level of responsibility of the role, as well as opportunities for personal development

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted