Waste Management Lead — Strategic Advisory & Growth

Zutari; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari, a well-established engineering firm, seeks a Senior Waste Management specialist to lead advisory on waste transformation, circular economy strategies and regulatory compliance across corporate clients in Africa.

You will guide feasibility studies, business cases, and implementation strategies, while building lasting client relationships and driving market growth within a multidisciplinary, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in science, engineering or environmental management.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience (6+ years in waste management).
• Strong project management and financial management skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
• Professional registration: SACNASP or PrEng preferred.
• Experience in waste-to-landfill alternatives and circular economies.
• Knowledge of waste facility design, decommissioning and financial provisioning is a plus.
• Experience with integrated waste management plans and waste strategies.
• Familiarity with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act and related legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing.
• Strong business development and client-facing capabilities.
• Willing to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive client impact and market growth.
• Identify opportunities in waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy advisory.
• Lead the development of proposals and client presentations for strategic engagements.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
• Translate technical waste management solutions into clear business value propositions.
• Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning in ESG and sustainability.
• Deliver high-quality advisory engagements.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and commercial success.
• Manage engagement financials, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, client-centric solutions.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, including the National Environmental Management: Waste Act.
• Support feasibility studies, business cases, and implementation strategies.
• Lead people and build lasting relationships.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic and technical insight to clients.
• Lead the waste management team.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Strengthen client relationships to drive repeat business and long-term value.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Financial management

Team management

Waste management

Circular economy

Business development

Education

Science/Engineering/Environmental management degree

Job description

Zutari, a well-established engineering firm, seeks a Senior Waste Management specialist to lead advisory on waste transformation, circular economy strategies and regulatory compliance across corporate clients in Africa.

You will guide feasibility studies, business cases, and implementation strategies, while building lasting client relationships and driving market growth within a multidisciplinary, inclusive team.