Circular Economy Strategist — Hybrid Work & Impact

Interface South Africa; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,900 - 2,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness package

Professional development stipend

Flexible hybrid work model

Annual sustainability innovation grant

Company-matched retirement plan

Job summary

Interface South Africa in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Circular Economy Consultant to design and implement circular economy strategies across manufacturing processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize material lifecycles, cut carbon emissions, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

The role requires 3–5 years in sustainability or circular economy strategy, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of SA environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years in sustainability consulting, circular economy strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop circular economy roadmaps for SA production facilities.
• Conduct lifecycle assessments and identify waste reduction opportunities.
• Partner with suppliers to establish closed-loop systems.
• Monitor and report sustainability KPIs aligned with global standards.
• Lead training programs on circular economy principles for staff.

Skills

Circular economy frameworks

Sustainability software tools

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge (SA ISO 14001)

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Circular Economy Certification

Tools

SimaPro

GaBi

Job description

Interface South Africa in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Circular Economy Consultant to design and implement circular economy strategies across manufacturing processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize material lifecycles, cut carbon emissions, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

The role requires 3–5 years in sustainability or circular economy strategy, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of SA environmental regulations.