Waste Administrator
Rapid Spill Response
Benoni, Gauteng
Administrative and clerical roles handle the day-to-day paperwork, scheduling and record-keeping that keep SA businesses running, and are a popular path for matriculants with strong organisation skills.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, admin roles in South Africa typically pay R8 000 to R20 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Waste Administrator
Location: Brakpan, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Environmental Services | Waste Management | Industrial Services
Rapid Spill Response is seeking an organised, detail-driven Waste Administrator to manage the administration, coordination and supervision of our waste management activities.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring all waste is correctly documented and disposed of in accordance with environmental legislation and company procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, SHEQ, and Licensed Waste Disposal Facilities to ensure complete legal compliance and exceptional service delivery.
This is a hands-on role requiring both strong administration skills and the ability to supervise daily waste handling activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Waste Administration
- Coordinate all waste documentation from collection through to final disposal.
- Prepare and maintain waste manifests, disposal certificates and tracking registers.
- Ensure accurate filing and record keeping for all waste documentation.
- Monitor waste movements and maintain waste inventory records.
- Coordinate waste bookings with approved disposal facilities.
- Maintain waste reporting databases and compliance records.
- Ensure disposal certificates are received, verified and filed.
- Compile monthly waste management reports and KPI statistics.
Waste Compliance
- Ensure all waste is classified, labelled and handled according to legislation.
- Verify compliance with environmental permits and disposal requirements.
- Monitor waste segregation and storage requirements.
- Assist with environmental compliance audits.
- Identify documentation gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure client documentation is complete before waste removal.
- Support operational teams with waste management requirements.
- Monitor housekeeping and waste storage areas.
- Assist with planning waste removal schedules.
- Ensure operational compliance with company procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Qualification in Environmental Management, Waste Management, Safety, Administration or related field advantageous
- Minimum 3 years' experience in waste administration, environmental services or compliance administration
- Working knowledge of waste legislation and environmental compliance
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks under pressure
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Clear Criminal Record
- 20KM From Brakpan Office
Experience With
Experience working with one or more of the following will be advantageous:
- Hazardous Waste
- General Waste
- Industrial Waste
- Waste Manifest Systems
- Disposal Certificates
- Environmental Reporting
- Waste Classification
- Licensed Waste Facilities
- Environmental Compliance Documentation
Skills & Competencies
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Excellent at administration and document control
- Strong communicator
- Able to manage fast-paced daily operations
- Professional when dealing with internal clients
- Self-motivated and accountable
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Process-driven with strong attention to compliance
- Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
Pay: From R12 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
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