The Municipality of Walvis Bay invites suitably qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the following EXTERNAL opportunity:

SUPERVISOR: SOLID WASTE (PATERSON GRADE LEVEL C1)

DEPARTMENT OF WATER, WASTE & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Purpose of the Job

To supervise and administer the daily solid waste management functions in accordance with Council’s policies, directives of the Divisional Manager and instructions by the foreman to ensure a clean industrial, business and residential environment and efficient service.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Waste Management/ Environmental Management/ Public Health or Environmental Science/ Management or Environmental Health Science (NQF Level 6).
• 4 years’ work experience in solid waste management of which 2 years should have been in a supervisory position.
• Valid Code BE driving licence (code C will be an advantage).

• The position requires the incumbent to be registered as Peace Officer as a condition of employment. The necessary training in this regard will be received once appointed.

Key Performance Areas

• Logistical and Solid Waste Management Plan
• Communication
• Law enforcement
• Control of external cleaning services
• Staff supervision, administration, housekeeping and safety

Remuneration:

Basic Salary:                         N$ 412 107.00 pa
Housing Allowance:                    N$ 173 084.94 pa OR Rental Allowance:   N$    90 663.54 pa
Transport Allowance:                  N$    17 400.00 pa

Pension Fund membership as well as Medical Aid membership (both employee and employer contributions) are applicable.

Employment Equity

In line with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, 1998, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Application forms (obtainable on our website www.walvisbaycc.org.na) must be completed fully. The application must reach us by the closing date and be accompanied by all required certified documents.

Submission Methods: Attention Manager: Human Resources

1. Application Box: Security Desk, Civic Centre (1^st Floor)
2. Postal Address: Private Bag 5017, Walvis Bay
3. Courier to: Room 205A & 205B, Civic Centre, Nangolo Mbumba Drive (2^nd Floor)

Telephone Enquiries:

• Hilma Kawiwa: 064 201 3343
• Ashleigh Calaca: 064 2013306
• Absalom Iiyambo: 064 201 3204

Important Notes:            

• No emailed or late applications will be accepted
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing date and time: Monday, 14 September 2026 by 17:00

Notice No.  HR18 & HR20/2026