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Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
09 Apr 2026
Closes
29 Apr 2026
Jobs in Cape Town
Depot Supervisor
Our client, a market leader in waste management across South Africa, is seeking a highly organised and motivated Depot Supervisor
to oversee daily depot operations, manage staff, and ensure all allocated work is completed efficiently, safely, and in line with company and legal requirements.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational performance, health and safety compliance, and the recovery of recyclable waste streams.
Key Responsibilities:
Candidate Requirements:
to oversee daily depot operations, manage staff, and ensure all allocated work is completed efficiently, safely, and in line with company and legal requirements.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational performance, health and safety compliance, and the recovery of recyclable waste streams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out all duties as instructed by management
- Seek and assess alternative disposal options for waste generated by clients
- Ensure all alternative disposal sites and service providers hold the required permits and licences
- Identify opportunities to sell waste streams to suitable outlets
- Ensure all documentation is completed correctly and maintained
- Ensure all equipment is operational, maintained, and reported when repairs are required
- Maintain a neat, tidy, and efficient working area at all times
- Managing staffing levels, staff hours, overtime, and daily clock-in/clock-out procedures
- Planning and coordinating daily production schedules to ensure all allocated work is completed
- Ensuring all staff are correctly inducted, trained, and wearing appropriate PPE
- Identifying opportunities to turn suitable waste streams into valuable resources where financially viable
- Ensuring all waste recovered is accurately captured and reported to management on a monthly basis
- Completing all administrative duties accurately and on time
- Seeking out training and skills development opportunities for both self and team members
- Acting as a professional and proud representative of the company at all times
- Identifying and reporting opportunities for improvement to management
- Ensuring all incidents, accidents, near misses, and safety-related matters are reported promptly
- Consistent compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Completion of allocated work within agreed timeframes
- Recovery of recyclables in line with agreed recovery ratios
- Accurate and timely recording of all required operational and compliance information
Candidate Requirements:
- Matric
- Drivers Licence
- Proven experience in a supervisory or production environment (waste, recycling, or industrial operations preferred)
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Professional, proactive, and solution-focused approach
- Basic Salary (based on experience)
- Car Allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Medical Aid and Pension
- Quarterly incentive