Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Specialist - 12 Month Contract

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec in Cape Town is seeking an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Specialist to establish and manage its centralised EPR compliance framework in South Africa. You will help ensure compliance with the Waste Act and EPR regulations, and track products from market entry to end-of-life across departments.

You will consolidate data from Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Environmental and Finance to deliver auditable EPR reporting, maintain registers, and support regulatory deadlines while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Environmental Management, Law or a 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.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational controls.
• Analytical mindset, financial acumen and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, including experience with government authorities.
• Ability to work independently and across functions under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scatec’s compliance with Waste Act and EPR requirements and translate obligations into operational controls.
• Establish and manage a centralised system to track imported products across their lifecycle.
• Consolidate and validate data from Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Environmental and Finance for EPR reporting.
• Maintain auditable registers of imported equipment, packaging, batteries and lighting waste streams.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports in line with government requirements and deadlines.
• Evaluate PRO participation or internal compliance structures.
• Assess tracking processes for gaps and implement improved controls.
• Support budgeting, fee forecasting, audits and governance related to EPR obligations.

Skills

Data management

Excel proficiency

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Environmental Management/Law

Job description

Overview

Extended Producer Responsibility EPR Specialist

12-month fixed-term contract

Cape Town, South Africa

At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy – the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.

Ready to make an impact?

Why this role matters

As an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Specialist, you will establish and manage Scatec’s centralised EPR compliance framework in South Africa. You will help ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (2008), applicable EPR Regulations, and sector-specific notices covering electronics, batteries, packaging and lighting. Working across business functions, you will strengthen the tracking of imported products from market entry through to end-of-life, close compliance gaps, and build a consolidated reporting system that supports accurate, auditable reporting.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will take ownership of EPR compliance, product lifecycle tracking and reporting, including:

• 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.

Your work will give Scatec a reliable view of its EPR obligations and product lifecycle data, helping teams make informed decisions and manage end-of-life responsibilities.

What you’ll gain

• Ownership of a centralised EPR compliance framework within a global renewable energy business.
• Practical experience connecting regulatory requirements, product lifecycle data and operational processes.
• Broader commercial understanding through EPR fee forecasting, financial planning and audit support.
• Close collaboration with colleagues across Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, Environmental, and Finance.
• The opportunity to strengthen reporting systems and compliance controls that support responsible renewable energy operations.

What you’ll bring

Experience and qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Environmental Management, Law or a 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.

What it’s like to work at Scatec

At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration, and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.

Our values guide how we work: being Predictable through clear, honest communication; Driving results through determination and ownership; being a Changemaker through initiative and adaptability; and Working together through shared responsibility and a can-do attitude.

If you enjoy turning complex regulatory requirements and detailed data into clear, workable processes, this could be a strong next step in your career. We are looking for someone who combines sound judgement, strong organisational skills and confident stakeholder engagement with the discipline to build reliable compliance systems.

What we offer

At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a flexible, diverse and international working environment with meaningful work in the energy transition.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

We review applications on an ongoing basis.