Specialist: Watste Circular Economy

Our client has an exciting opportunity available for a Waste Circular Economy Specialist.
This position is based in Pretoria and reports directly the Portfolio Manager: Trade Services QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE  Relevant Postgraduate Degree  in  Development Management/ Economic Policy / Development.
At least 8 years' experience operating at a senior management level within a medium-to-large-sized organization At least 8 years' experience in the waste management sector, with experience in reusing and recycling of waste  Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels (for example between public, private sectors and civil society).
Experience in working directly for a municipality/metro is an advantage Experience in project development and management Experience in Local Government A valid code 08 drivers' licence and own vehicle; KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS  Develop positions and effectively lobby and advocate for enabling policy, legislation, regulations, institutional arrangements and fiscal framework for the local government Waste Circular Economy and Waste Sector in general   Drive a Waste Circular Economy strategy including a strategy to facilitate relations and partnerships for the successful implementation of the EPR   Development a WCE and EPR support strategy across local government   Provide support to the Waste Management Specialist and expert inputs on improved waste management, including developing organized local government positions in terms of WCE and EPR.
Guide, support and provide expert advice to municipalities in the WCE and EPR Provide support towards development and training in the WCE and EPR Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies Represent local government in the development of national and local policies in the area of WCE and EPR Be an expert resource in WCE and EPR to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services and to Provincial Senior Advisors Participate in governance structures.
Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in packaging viable projects for public and private sector investments Research and Benchmarking Represent the interests of Local Government Sector Support, Advice and Capacity building of Municipalities Stakeholder Management and Sponsorships Business and Programme Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Financial and expense monitoring Governance, Compliance and Risk Management Multidisciplinary Teamwork