Contracts Manager - Cape Town [± 3 Months]

SUMMARY:
A leading Waste Management Company is seeking to employ a Contracts Manager for its operations in Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

Manage the entire waste management operation according to the contract SLA, client scope of work and work specification, whilst adhering and in total compliance of the company’s standards and policies.

RESPONSIBILITES RELATING TO KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

OPERATIONS

• Responsible for all Staff and Equipment on-site and ensure that the team performs duties as per requirement
• Daily inspections to ensure that the standard of work of employees is of the highest standard as per the contract specification
• To ensure that attendance are checked daily at the beginning of each shift, ensuring labour allocation is correct and address any changes - act upon absenteeism and arrange for replacement.
• To ensure the correct number of staff are placed on every shift - in line with contract SLA
• Manage the overtime of all staff.
• Comply with all Client Policies.
• Ensure that all agreed standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and controls are implemented and managed consistently and diligently.
• Compile service and collection schedules.
• To ensure adequate control over all equipment in accordance with the company’s asset control policies and procedures and be totally responsible and accountable for all the company’s vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Ensure that all plant and equipment are in good working order and legally compliant and adherence to all service , safety and onboarding processes and requirements
• Manage the H:H Storage area and ensure that all waste received in the area is correctly handled, contained, labelled and scheduled for AFR, Beneficiation, or disposal in accordance with the SOP’s and prescribed legislation.
• Focusing on achieving ZWTL
• Attends agreed meetings with Clients on a regular and on-going basis.
• Ensure that Accurate Detailed Reports are produced and presented in the agreed format on the given due date as required by the Client.
• Report back to Interwaste Depot Manger on a weekly basis regarding waste collections and recycling targets.
• Manage all campaign statistics and reports.
• Manage all Data Capturing and paperwork for Invoicing.
• Liaising with Interwaste Depot Manager / Operations Manager for supplies and Hazardous Waste collections.
• To ensure constant customer satisfaction and good client contact and communication on a daily basis
• Co-ordinate all Queries
• To promptly attend to daily messages and complaints.
• General Office Administration and Communication
• Keep all staff files up to date
• Focusing on achieving ZWTL

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Compliance with all health & safety requirements in line with the company’s OHS policies & procedures and customers requirements
• Work within the ISO14001 framework and other required by the Client.
• Ensure all SHEQ policies and requirements are upheld and met.
• Ensure SHEQ site file is implemented and kept updated as requirements
• Show continuous improvement in safety statistics
• Ensure all relevant training is done timeously

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain strong client relationship with the client
• Regular communication with the client
• Understand and manage the needs of the client
• Ensure all your superiors are notified in a timely manner regarding aspects of your areas as deemed necessary by them.
• Deal with personnel matters such as reporting incidents, customer complaints, requesting new employees, extension of contracts and terminations to your manager,
• Ensure your manager is informed off all staff related matters that will affect the organisation in a dire manner immediately (e.g. IR). 

FINANCE

• Control direct expenses.
• Manage stock, e.g.  Complete requisitions for orders, know what stock is available; plan in advance to replace stock.
• Reduce cost, lead time, waste and accidents
• Regulate staff costs
• No exceeding of labour budget to take place without the manager''''''''s authority and the necessary variation instruction raised

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Hazardous chemicals and their proper handling and usage.
• Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to wastewater treatment and disposal.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of laboratory sampling, testing and interpretation.
• Purchasing practices and budget control.
• Computer operations and waste treatment plant operations software.
• Basic accounting principles and practices.
• Accepted safety practices and procedures.
• Mining experience in managerial capacity

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 5 – 7 Year’s relevant Experience             
• Grade 12 [Std10] Or Equivalent
• Site Coordination And Monitoring         
• Code 8 Drivers License 
• Maintaining Effective Relationships With Customers & SLA’s 
• Sound Independent Judgment   
• Ability to effectively lead and manage admin and operational staff