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Interwaste, a leader in waste management solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a seasoned Environmental Compliance Officer to join our team at the Germiston branch . With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

To assist the Compliance & Licensing team to manage compliance with existing environmental and other regulatory authorizations for waste management facility operations and to give input into the processes to obtain further authorizations.

If you are a results-driven individual with a strong background in Environmental Management, a commitment to integrity and a desire to work for a company that makes a difference, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Undertake internal environmental monitoring and arrange and facilitate external environmental monitoring
• Review and interpret environmental monitoring results and suggest mitigation measures to be put in place to reporting line
• Assist with and enforce implementation of the requirements of the environmental authorizations at waste management facilities
• Undertake internal audits of environmental authorisations
• Provide input for and review external audits of environmental authorisations.
• Undertake regular site inspections and provide guidance to operational teams regarding environmentally safe and sustainable practices
• Assist to appoint and manage specialist consultants where external assistance is required to manage compliance with requirements of authorizations / implement environmental monitoring:
• Draft scopes of work for appointments
• Request and review proposals
• Handle appointment administration and provide input into contractual agreements
• Guide consultants to provide expected deliverables
• Facilitate site access
• Consolidate and provide site information to consultants
• Assist with arranging environmental management committee (EMC) requirements:
• Appointing an independent chairperson
• Book venues for EMC meetings
• Prepare presentations and present audit report findings, environmental monitoring results and new site developments to EMC

REPORTING AND REVIEWING

• Review reports submitted by consultants and third parties and provide comments to reporting line
• Provide inputs and compile information for environmental and other specialist studies related to projects in the division

CONTRACTUAL AND BUDGETARY PLANNING/INPUT

• Providing input into contracts with consultants; and
• Ensure alignment with the environmental monitoring and compliance budget and provide monthly reconciliations and forecasts

AD HOC

• Any other reasonable ad hoc duty as required or requested by management
• It should be noted that individuals may need to expand their roles / scope to cover the workload of other employees in times of high workloads or individuals who may be absent from work. This is the sole discretion of management

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BSc Environmental Management qualification or similar
• Environmental consulting, ECO and/or operational waste management experience
• Experience in the waste management related authorisation projects advantageous
• Strong Report Writing and Review Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Knowledge of environmental legislation
• Knowledge of waste management legislation advantageous
• Valid Driver’s license as travel will be a requirement

Who We Are

Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We are Southern Africa’s leading waste management company, committed to the sustainable preservation of the environment. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our mission!

If you’re passionate about creating a thriving workplace and are ready to contribute to a sustainable future, apply now and become part of our mission!

Candidates must apply via LinkedIn and submit their resumes for consideration. To learn more about Interwaste, visit our website an equal opportunity’s employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not here back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re-submit.

Interwaste subscribes to the principles of employment equity

Interwaste, a leader in waste management solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a seasoned Environmental Compliance Supervisor to join our team at the Germiston branch . With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

To facilitate compliance with all existing environmental and other regulatory authorizations for operations at waste management facilities and to give input into and assist with the processes to obtain further authorizations for waste management facilities.

If you are a results-driven individual with a strong background in Environmental Management, a commitment to integrity, and a desire to work for a company that makes a difference, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Enforce compliance with authorizations obtained from Competent Authorities
• Oversee environmental monitoring, review and interpret results and put mitigation measures in place as required
• Put systems in place to implement the requirements of the authorizations on waste management sites
• Undertake and review internal audits of environmental authorisations
• Manage and review external audits of environmental authorisations
• Provide guidance to operational teams regarding environmentally safe and sustainable practices
• Manage consultants appointed to conduct environmental monitoring in line with authorization requirements, included, but not limited to groundwater monitoring, air quality monitoring and dust monitoring:
• Draft and review scopes of work for appointments
• Request and review proposals
• Oversee appointment administration and provide input into contractual agreements
• Guide consultants to provide expected deliverables
• Facilitate site access
• Consolidate, provide and review site information to consultants
• Review and finalize reports
• Oversee budgets and invoicing
• Manage environmental management committee (EMC) requirements:
• Appointing an independent chairperson
• Prepare presentations and present audit report findings, environmental monitoring results and new site developments to EMC

REPORTING AND REVIEWING

• Review reports submitted by consultants and providing comments to consultants
• Provide inputs and compiling information for environmental and other specialist studies related to projects in the division
• Provide inputs into presentations and materials for public participation meetings
• Attend public participation meetings

CONTRACTUAL AND BUDGETARY PLANNING/INPUT

• Manage contracts with consultants
• Ensure alignment with the environmental monitoring and compliance budget and consolidate monthly reconciliations and forecasts

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Manage Environmental Compliance Officers.

AD HOC

• Any other reasonable ad hoc duty as required or requested by management.
• It should be noted that individuals may need to expand their roles / scope to cover the workload of other employees in times of high workloads or individuals who may be absent from work. This is the sole discretion of management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Management or similar
• Environmental consulting, ECO and/or operational waste management experience
• Experience in the waste management related authorisation projects advantageous
• Strong report writing and review skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of environmental legislation
• Knowledge of waste management legislation advantageous
• Valid Driver’s license as travel will be a requirement

Who We Are

Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We are Southern Africa’s leading waste management company, committed to the sustainable preservation of the environment. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our mission!

If you’re passionate about creating a thriving workplace and are ready to contribute to a sustainable future, apply now and become part of our mission!

Candidates must apply via LinkedIn and submit their resumes for consideration. To learn more about Interwaste, visit our website an equal opportunity’s employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not here back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re-submit.

Interwaste subscribes to the principles of employment equity

Employment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)
Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience)

Company Overview

First Fire is an ASIB-listed Supervising Sprinkler Installer, the highest level of listing available in South Africa. This designation reflects our technical expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence in fire protection.

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and technically skilled Field Technician to join our Service Department. This field-based role is essential for ensuring the optimal performance and safety of fire protection systems at our client sites.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Weekly testing of fire pumps and installation of control valves (ICVs)
• Responding to client call-outs for repairs and checks
• Managing subcontractors when required
• Attending on-site meetings and performing technical assessments
• ICV servicing
• Troubleshooting and resolving system issues on-site

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the fire sprinkler industry
• Solid understanding of fire protection systems and maintenance procedures
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel locally to client sites
• Own transport required (fuel allowance provided )

Beneficial but Not Required

• Diesel mechanical knowledge
• Electrical knowledge
• Plumbing knowledge

Reporting To:

Sales Department

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunity to work with one of South Africas leading names in fire protection

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We are seeking a candidate with experience in precision farming or related agricultural fields. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Strong understanding of agronomic principles, soil science, crop physiology, and agricultural production systems.
2. Proficiency in utilizing precision agriculture tools and technologies, such as GIS, remote sensing, GPS guidance systems, and farm management software.
3. Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex agronomic data and provide actionable recommendations.
4. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Conducting comprehensive field assessments to analyze soil properties, crop health, and environmental factors using precision farming technologies.
2. Utilizing data collected from remote sensing, GIS, and other tools to generate field-specific recommendations for crop inputs, irrigation management, and pest control.
3. Collaborating with farmers and agricultural professionals to implement recommended practices.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

To provide End User Technical Support for users of Clients. Manage, maintain, and repair IT systems. To maintain the company’s computer services and equipment. Build partner relationships with client.

Build partner relationships and gaining user trust as a trusted IT advisor.

Key Performance Area

• Ensure that contracted customer Service Level Agreements are met (resolved)
• Hardware and Software installations and maintenance
• Plan for, and executes service activities on installed machines, including assisting with installations, discontinuance and repairs.
• Migration Office 365

Qualifications :

• Matric; Technical Support NQF Level 4
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA N+
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Microsoft Office 365 Fundamentals – MS900
• MTA : Windows Operating System Fundamentals (Windows 10)
• Microsoft 365 Certified : Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Years of Experience :

• 2 - 4 years of Technical Support with an emphasis in MS Operating Systems, MS Office or Office 365 and Office Applications

It Technician • JHB - Central, Gauteng, ZA

Installation and support of Mitel (inc. Unify) & Yeastar PaBXs as well as voice and data solutions.

Keeping CRM tickets up to date – from initial assignment to completion of support request.

Working closely with the service/support desk to make sure appointments are managed and client expectations are met.

Ensure technical best practice is used for all products and services installations.

Ensure all installation deadlines are met.

Ensure adequate communication of risks, issues and progress to Projects and Operations.

Full documentation and handover to maintenance/call centre and accepting handover from presales for new clients.

Assist with product demonstrations and testing.

Client handover and training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Grade 12.
2. Own reliable transport and valid driver’s license.
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a field technician role.
4. PABX certifications.
5. Solid networking knowledge – installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices (layer 2 and 3), which include switches, wireless access points and network access control applications.
6. Network configuration knowledge must include creation of VLANs, packet tagging, configuration and testing of STP and QoS and troubleshooting ability.
7. Solid VoIP knowledge – installation, configuration and maintenance of VoIP based PABX systems and call centres.
8. Working knowledge of different provider links and last mile connectivity.
9. Good communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of staff and clients.
10. Good planning and organisation skills.
11. Sense of urgency and desire to get the job done on time and according to the highest standard.

SALARY:

• R25k – R30k; negotiable depending on experience

A company is looking to appoint a Field Technician - Junior to be based in Lichtenburg .

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

General:

• Follow set SOP’s and procedures.
• Work closely with a Team Leader and Scheduler.
• Maintaining project and safety documentation.
• Accurate reporting and updates on work done.
• Ensuring all relevant stock is available for the work that was scheduled.
• Keep equipment well maintained.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures.
• Completing all SHER and OHS required documentation.
• Fibre Troubleshooting: Splicing, testing, dome management,
• Wireless Troubleshooting: Signal testing on CPE’s, access points and bandwidth capacity.
• Basic Network Troubleshooting: Ip conflicts, firewall issues and routing issues.
• Installation of VoIP systems.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs as required.
• Working at heights: House roofs, telephone/gum poles or large buildings.
• Working in crawl and small spaces for installation purposes.

Installation:

• Receiving daily job cards for new installations.
• Referencing job cards for correct stock needed for the installation.
• Confirming clients’ needs are met as indicated on job cards. Able to update Sales or Technical Department to adjust quote.
• Installation of Fibre and Wireless CPE’s.
• Cable runs internal and external. Both Network and Fibre cable runs.
• Communicate with Installation Team Leader to confirm RF signal is as required on LOS.
• Communicate with Installation Team Leader to confirm Fibre signal is as required and color allocations are correct.
• Basic access point and network setups.
• Setup and confirm the client’s existing equipment is still working and that client verified that everything works as it should.
• Upgrade all equipment's firmware, clean up and take photos for quality control.
• Follow quality control with your team leader for confirmation when the installation has been completed.
• Complete installation job card with equipment used, related technical information and photos.
• Inspect site, for possible future problems. Take photos and update accordingly.
• Update Ticket with all relevant work done for job card completion and invoicing.

Callout Repairs:

• Confirm issues with client as described on ticket.
• Troubleshoot fast and sufficiently.
• Able to identify problems leading to Fibre or Wireless not performing optimally and determine solutions.
• Communicate costs implications involved with the repair if any.
• Has knowledge of products and pricing.
• Able to resolve the issue on site or replace the necessary equipment.
• Confirm with client that repair has been completed and that the client tested.
• Ensure that the client is satisfied with the work that has been done.
• Follow quality control with your team leader for confirmation when the repair has been completed.
• Inspect site, for possible future problems. Take photos and update accordingly.
• Update ticket with all relevant work done for job card completion and invoicing.

CPE Recovery: Wireless & Fibre:

• Remove relevant equipment and clean-up.
• Complete recovery job card with equipment removed.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• 1 year’s Fibre Optic splicing experience.
• 1 year’s RF/Wireless experience.
• Knowledge around network structures, crimping.
• Previous experience in the IT Industry advantageous.
• Basic computer skills
• Customer service experience.
• Basic Networking considered an asset.
• Technical training considered an asset. Electronics, IT, Networking, VoIP, IP cameras etc.
• Experience using FO troubleshooting tools (i.e. OTDR, Mass Fusion Splicing, etc.).
• Driver’s license.
• Clean driving record.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Good working knowledge of hand and power tools used in this position.
• Proficient in fibre cable termination with connectors.
• Well versed in fusion splicing machine technique.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work neatly and accurately.
• Technically minded.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment including, but is not limited to:
  o carry, raise and climb a ladder, carry, lift and handle heavy equipment (manhole covers, cable reels).
• Self-disciplined, motivated and organised.
• Medically fit & able to work at height.

Education Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Specialized certifications would be an advantage.

• Ensure that contracted customer Service Level Agreements are met (resolved)
• Hardware and Software installations and maintenance
• Plan for, and executes service activities on installed machines, including assisting with installations, discontinuance and repairs.
• Minimise assigned equipment downtime to optimise system performance.
• Performs self-sufficient diagnosis
• Migration Office 365

• Matric; Technical Support NQF Level 4
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA N+
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals – AZ900
• Microsoft Office 365 Fundamentals – MS900
• MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals (Windows 10)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

• 2 - 4 years of Technical Support with an emphasis in MS Operating Systems, MS Office or Office 365 and Office Applications