1. (a) and (b) The formula used for the diversion rate is informed by the estimated waste tyres arising, taking into account the availability of financial resources.
Indicator title |
Percentage increase in waste diverted from landfill |
Short definition |
Measure the amount/increase in waste which has been diverted (i.e. waste re-used, recycled and recovered) |
Purpose/importance |
To reduce the amount of waste going to landfill sites and protect the environment by ensuring that set targets on management of waste, as per approved industry waste management plans, are achieved and that the intended objectives are realized |
Source/collection of data |
Monthly operational reports from WB operations |
Method of calculation |
[(Waste tonnages re-used, recycled and used for energy recovery)/waste arising per annum)*100] Waste tonnages re-used, recycled and used for energy recovery = waste tyres pyrolysed, crumbed and TDF Waste arising = total tonnages of tyres introduced into the market Q1: March&April&May Q2: June&July&August Q3: September&October&November Q4: December&January&February |
Type of indicator |
Output |
Calculation type |
Cumulative |
Reporting cycle |
Annually (linked to the Year Plan, i.e. Dec – Nov) |
New indicator |
No |
Desired performance |
Achieve planned targets |
Indicator responsibility |
DDG: Chemicals and Waste Management |
2. (a) The Waste Bureau salaries were determined based on a market research study, in comparison to the pay scales of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) public entities (iSimangaliso, SANParks, SANBI and SA Weather Service).
(b) The pay scales were benchmarked against all DEA public entities based on the inputs from market research study.
3. (a) Pay scales are attached.
(b) Advisors and Consultants are paid in accordance with the Department of Public Service’s approved rates.
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