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HOUSEHOLD AID (WASTE MANAGEMENT)

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Salary band

R 144 024

Closing date

24 July 2026

Reference

PSC 24/316

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About this role

Department

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Location

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch

Salary

R144 024 per annum

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in waste management in a Hospital/Clinic environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Compulsory shift work, flexible

Duties

Perform internal transportation, handling, and disposal of waste in accordance with established procedures and safety standards. Contribute to the achievement of waste reduction and recycling targets through proper segregation and compliance with waste management practices. Ensure the correct and safe waste methods of waste segregation, storage, transport, and disposal of waste. Ensure that the waste is collected in the prescribed containers at the point of generation. Collect and manage all categories of waste, including Health Care Risk Waste (HCRW), domestic/general waste, and recyclable waste. Ensure HCRW containers are correctly weighed within prescribed limits, properly sealed, and handled to prevent health and safety risks. Maintain strict hygiene control of all waste handling equipment, trolleys, and related materials. Ensure that all waste storage areas are kept clean, orderly, and securely locked when not in use. Provide effective support and assistance to service providers and ensure accurate record keeping of all waste management activities.

Enquiries

Ms M Fredericks Tel No: (021) 658-5452

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Closing Date

24 July 2026

About environmental and conservation roles in South Africa

South Africa has a significant environmental management and conservation sector driven by the country's biodiversity, its obligations under international environmental treaties, and expanding renewable energy projects. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, SANParks, and provincial conservation authorities are major public sector employers. Environmental impact assessment practitioners and renewable energy specialists are in growing demand in the private sector.

·EIA practitioners must be registered with EAPASA (Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa) for regulated assessment work.

·Conservation posts with SANParks and provincial nature reserves often require a BSc in Natural Sciences, Ecology, or Conservation Biology.

·Climate and sustainability roles increasingly require knowledge of GHG accounting frameworks such as the GHG Protocol and South Africa's Carbon Tax Act.

·Waste management posts at municipal level require knowledge of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act and municipal by-laws.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills
·Experience: Appropriate experience in waste management in a Hospital/Clinic environment
·Inherent requirements of the job: Compulsory shift work, flexible

Key Duties

·Perform internal transportation, handling, and disposal of waste in accordance with established procedures and safety standards
·Contribute to the achievement of waste reduction and recycling targets through proper segregation and compliance with waste management practices
·Ensure the correct and safe waste methods of waste segregation, storage, transport, and disposal of waste
·Ensure that the waste is collected in the prescribed containers at the point of generation
·Collect and manage all categories of waste, including Health Care Risk Waste (HCRW), domestic/general waste, and recyclable waste
·Ensure HCRW containers are correctly weighed within prescribed limits, properly sealed, and handled to prevent health and safety risks
·Maintain strict hygiene control of all waste handling equipment, trolleys, and related materials
·Ensure that all waste storage areas are kept clean, orderly, and securely locked when not in use
·Provide effective support and assistance to service providers and ensure accurate record keeping of all waste management activities

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to cmrecruit49@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the HOUSEHOLD AID (WASTE MANAGEMENT) position at PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE?+

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What is the salary for the HOUSEHOLD AID (WASTE MANAGEMENT) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 144 024. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the HOUSEHOLD AID (WASTE MANAGEMENT) application close?+

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