EPR Compliance & Product Lifecycle Lead

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec in Cape Town is seeking an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will establish Scatec's centralised EPR compliance framework in South Africa, tracking product lifecycles from market entry to end-of-life and delivering auditable reporting.

Collaboration across Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations and Finance is essential to strengthen regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Environmental Management, Law or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in data-intensive reporting, compliance, or ESG/EPR-related roles.
• Strong data management skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience designing or improving systems and processes across multiple business functions.
• The ability to interpret regulatory or legal requirements and translate them into practical operational controls.
• An analytical mindset, financial acumen and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience engaging with government authorities or regulatory stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and across functions, troubleshoot problems, manage deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks under pressure.
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering, utilities or manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scatec's compliance with applicable Waste Act and EPR requirements, translating regulatory obligations into practical operational controls.
• Establish and manage a centralised system to track imported products across their full lifecycle, from market entry to end-of-life outcomes.
• Consolidate and validate data from Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, Environmental, and Finance teams for accurate EPR reporting.
• Maintain complete, auditable registers of imported equipment, packaging, batteries, lighting and associated waste streams.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports in line with applicable government requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Evaluate and manage Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) participation or internal compliance structures.
• Assess existing tracking processes, identify compliance gaps, and implement improved systems and controls.
• Support financial planning, fee forecasting, audits and governance relating to EPR obligations.

Skills

Data reporting

Compliance

Excel advanced

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

Data management systems

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Scatec in Cape Town is seeking an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will establish Scatec's centralised EPR compliance framework in South Africa, tracking product lifecycles from market entry to end-of-life and delivering auditable reporting.

Collaboration across Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations and Finance is essential to strengthen regulatory compliance.