Waste Management Officer (Site & Duat)

About the role

A prestigious company in the oil and energy sector is looking for a Waste Management Officer to report to the Waste Management Coordinator. The post covers the Afungi site and its Duat area, monitoring the waste management contractor's activities and ensuring compliance with contracts, approved procedures and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Verify correct implementation of waste segregation, classification, collection, labelling, storage and transfer of organic, mixed, metal, construction and demolition and hazardous waste.
• Inspect waste generation points, storage areas, containers, skips, vehicles and equipment, and hazardous waste accumulation points.
• Monitor collection schedules and routes, witness loading, weighing and transfers, and check waste manifests, transfer notes and registers.
• Identify contractual deviations, environmental non-conformities and unsafe practices, document them and follow up on corrective actions, with photographic evidence.
• Carry out routine environmental inspections, collect and validate field data, maintain inspection records and prepare daily reports.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly environmental reports, audits and site inspections.
• Deliver toolbox talks and awareness briefings to contractors and site personnel, and promote HSE compliance including PPE use and incident reporting.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Experience in waste management and/or water and wastewater operations, preferably in industrial or construction settings.
• Mozambican nationality.
• Willingness to work on a rotational basis of four weeks on duty followed by four weeks off.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of environmental permitting, waste classification and wastewater treatment principles.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, collect data and write clear reports.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and procedures.
• Good communication skills in English (Portuguese is an asset).

What we offer

• Salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and responsibility of the role.
• Opportunities for personal development.