About the position
Step into the booming world of waste trading and power the future of green energy. What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What you'll get How to apply?For a confidential discussion, please contact Katharina on Linkedin, at [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed].
Is this you?
You're a proactive and persuasive relationship builder with a knack for spotting opportunities and securing partnerships. Organised and detail-oriented, you thrive in a field-based role that blends technical insight with commercial acumen. You're comfortable working independently, juggling multiple priorities, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The idea of contributing to a greener planet isn't just appealing, it motivates your daily work.
You'll be the driving force behind sourcing and securing high-quality organic waste feedstock, vital to the operations of a leading biogas facility. From identifying new suppliers in the food, beverage, and waste sectors, to negotiating agreements and coordinating logistics, your work will directly support the production of renewable energy. You'll conduct site visits, assess waste streams, manage sample collections, and provide technical feedback to suppliers. Your success will be measured by the volume and quality of feedstock you deliver, making your contribution both visible and impactful.
Our client is a pioneer in sustainable waste management and renewable energy, operating a high-capacity anaerobic digestion plant in Cape Town. By converting organic waste into bio-methane, green CO2, and fertiliser, they're helping power a circular economy. The team enables a hands-on, mission-driven environment where each role is integral to environmental progress.
You'll bring a BSc in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or engineering; or a strong technical background in food, beverage, or waste sectors. Experience in procurement, sales, or business development is essential, along with knowledge of organic waste streams. You'll need excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills, plus a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll gain a unique opportunity to shape the sustainability agenda in the Western Cape. Expect a dynamic work environment, growth potential, and the satisfaction of seeing the tangible impact of your work.
Your CV doesn't need to be fully up to date - just send us what you have!
We respond to every application, so please give us a few days to review yours.
Desired Skills:
- Sales
- Negotiation
- trading
- energy
- chemical
- biology
- microbiology
- food production
- food manufacturing
- food technologist
- new business development
- Government
- policy
- Communication And Interpersonal Skills
- Procurement
- waste
- waste streams
- recycling
- organic
- technical
- engineering
- environmental science
- Customer Relations
- Contracts
- Root Cause Analysis
- Incident Investigation
- Quality Management
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
