2 Waste Management jobs in South Africa

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering and advisory firm, with offices in London, Dubai, Riyadh, South Africa, Australia, Egypt and Singapore, dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

Job Description:

AESG are seeking a passionate and driven Waste Consultant for an exciting new opportunity to work within AESGs award winning Environment department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for environmental consultancy services with a willingness to work across multiple environmental disciplines and contribute to the continued growth of the environmental division.

We are seeking an individual who can lead the delivery of waste management projects throughout the Middle East, including waste management strategies, waste audit studies, and waste permitting programme. The individual will act as the primary contact for the waste management business unit and drive forward business development in the sector through existing networks and new relationships, including with regards to writing proposals and participating in conferences and events, as well as Project management of a variety of projects varying complexity and scale.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative Personality

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of waste management consultancy projects to high levels of quality within project deadlines
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
• Project management of environmental & waste management studies in the region
• Contribute to company and department growth and success
• Seeking opportunities for repeat work and extensions of work scope on existing projects through high level of client satisfaction
• Assist in preparing proposals when required

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor or MSc degree level in Waste Management, Environmental management or other relevant studies
• At least 5 years of experience in the implementation of similar assignments in the waste management consultancy
• Experience in waste management infrastructure design and buildings assets waste management design
• Experience in recycling activities and disposal technologies/waste treatment
• Technical expertise and leadership, particularly in solid waste management and waste management strategies, at the local, national, and regional level
• A knowledge of such areas as international resource and waste management policy and strategy, life-cycle analysis, circular economy, net zero, zero waste to landfill, waste projections and carbon modelling, waste operations and collections, waste infrastructure, sustainable procurement and, economic and financial analysis

Why join AESG?

AESG is multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career.
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture