SENIOR AWARENESS OFFICER (REF NO. IS-SAE-SAO)

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING SERVICES
DIVISION: SOLID WASTE AND LANDFILL MANAGEMENT
SECTION: Solid Waste Planning and Compliance Management
SALARY SCALE
TASK LEVEL 12 -Total cost to company- R635 246.45 – R800 228.76 per annum
Benefits: Housing subsidy, Medical aid, Pension and Grouplife
JOB PURPOSE:
Develop, promote and implement marketing and outreach strategies to educate residents, business and
instructions on waste awareness educational programmes related to the goals and objectives of waste
management, minimization and recycling. Liaising with relevant stakeholders to provide advice.
Implementing waste education activities, programs and projects.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• Relevant B Degree or relevant 5 years’ experience within the Waste Industry as a Marketing/ Sales
  OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
• Code B Drivers licence
• Computer literacy (Ms Office Applications)
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape
• Sound knowledge of waste management and awareness
• Good management, human relations and communication skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• High level of responsibility
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  EXPERIENCE:
• 4 years relevant experience

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality including housing allowance for homeowners subject to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets but will not be the only criteria applied.
3. All applications are subject to reference checking and verification of qualification checking, which means that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us consent to do the various checking.
4. Applications received after the closing date, or which have been received without the application form and documentation/s mentioned below will not be considered.
5. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel
   member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date.
7. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Drakenstein. This area covers Simondium, Paarl, Wellington, Gouda, Hermon and Saron.
8. Applications within the Drakenstein municipal area will be receiving preference.
9. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting
   your information and application you confirm that the information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date.
10. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interest and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
11. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified.
12. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
    Application forms can be obtained from the Human Resources Offices at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 until 15:30) or on the Drakenstein Municipal website www.drakenstein.gov.za. Clearly indicate the reference number for the post you are applying for on the pre-scribe application form. Your fully completed application form must be accompanied by your CV and relevant certified supporting documents when handing it in. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months No fax copies will be accepted. No CVs will be returned on the applicant’s request, therefore please do not send us your original certificates.
    Your application can be submitted via email to: engineeringjobs@drakenstein.gov.za, hand delivered or posted to Drakenstein Municipality, Human Resource Offices, PO Box 1, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622.

Source: https://www.drakenstein.gov.za/sites/dw/SitePages/Vacancies.aspx