Waste Truck Driver

Job Purpose

• The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient collection, transportation, and disposal of refuse generated at SAAT and SAA premises. The position is responsible for removing waste safely and delivering it to designated landfill sites in compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. In addition to general refuse removal, the role supports the organization's sustainability objectives by collecting paper and cardboard boxes for recycling. This contributes to maintaining a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible workplace while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill sites.
• The incumbent is expected to handle waste collection activities in a timely and professional manner, ensuring that refuse is transported using appropriate procedures and equipment. The role also requires maintaining cleanliness across operational areas, supporting recycling initiatives, and promoting proper waste management practices. Adherence to safety standards, traffic regulations, and organizational policies is essential while transporting refuse and recyclable materials. Effective coordination with relevant departments helps ensure uninterrupted waste removal services and the proper management of recyclable materials. Overall, the position plays an important role in supporting operational efficiency, environmental compliance, workplace hygiene, and the organization's commitment to sustainable waste management through reliable refuse disposal and recycling services.

Principal Accountabilities

• These are tangible and measurable outputs that the incumbent in responsible for max 6 to 8. Focus on overall accountabilities KRA's rather than tasks. These are statements of the continuing end results required of a job. They should identify what you do and why, NOT how. They should be written in the form: What is done ... to what ... with what outcome
• Collect refuse and dump it at the landfill site timeously as required.
• Collect refuse paper and card boxes for recycling timeously as required.
• Be responsible for the general upkeep of the vehicle including licensing, cleanliness and services.
• Comply with services relating to accidents / incidents.
• Perform all reasonable tasks requests by Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 Essential
• Drivers Licence Code C Essential
• Public Drivers Permit PDP Essential
• Appearance section General Aviation 6 months Experience Essential

Knowledge and Skills

• SA Technical policies Basic
• Operation of Equipment Basic
• Road Safety standards and regulations Advanced
• Waste Management Intermediate
• Operation of equipment Advanced
• Waste separation Intermediate

Attributes

Suggested Generic Competencies

• Conceptual Thinking
• Information Seeking
• Achievement Orientation
• Initiative
• Organisational Awareness
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Customer Service Orientation

Deadline:30th July,2026